When we think of planet killer asteroids, survival odds might seem slim. But we aren't defenseless.
In late 2024, astronomers spotted asteroid 2024 YR4 on a trajectory that could potentially threaten Earth. This observation ...
The Silverpit Crater lies 700 metres (2,300 feet) beneath the North Sea floor. It spans around 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) ...
Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of International Asteroid Day. In the decade since the United Nations established the observance, scientists say Earth is better prepared to def ...
A fireball seen in the Sault last night resulted in meteorites touching down on an island in Lake Huron, according to a ...
Good news, skywatchers in Florida: Your three-month wait since the peak of the last meteor shower is almost over. The Lyrids meteor shower, which first became visible April 14, is about to become its ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A fireball meteor exploded with the force of 250 tons of TNT over Northeast Ohio on Tuesday, March 17, and was visible from as far ...
Scientists are meeting this week to figure out how to stop a hypothetical asteroid traveling at 31,000 mph from hitting the Earth. NASA says this is just an exercise and there is no imminent danger of ...
(via Astrum) What if Earth were hit by an antimatter meteor? In this video, we’re exploring a terrifying hypothetical scenario. Could a meteor made of antimatter exist? And would Earth survive an ...