Medicine & TechnologyScientists simulate a nuclear bomb's impact on an approaching asteroid using AI, discovering potential deflection or fragmentation to avert disaster. Continue reading for more details.
Scientists find organic molecules in samples from potentially hazardous asteroid Bennu, along with an unidentified and puzzling material, baffling researchers. Read the article for more details.
Betelgeuse, a bright red supergiant and one of the brightest stars in the sky, will vanish for 12 seconds in unique occultation by asteroid 319 Leona on December 12. Discover how to witness this rare celestial spectacle in this article.
A recent study suggests that climate change due to massive volcanic eruptions may have set the stage for the extinction of dinosaurs. Read the article to find out more.
After the asteroid impact, Earth experienced an "impact winter" due to atmospheric dust, leading to extinctions and the decline of dinosaurs. Continue reading to learn more.
An asteroid seen passing near Earth in July highlights the need for asteroid detection and defense methods, like the "Pulverize It" concept. Read on for more details.
NASA has collected the external material from its container of the asteroid Bennu samples, but main sample remains inaccessible. Read the article for more details.
Check out past week's celestial wonders, like the stunning "Ring of Fire" solar eclipse and NASA's groundbreaking missions to explore distant worlds and the cosmos. Read the article to learn more.
NASA reveals abundant material gathered from Osiris-Rex mission to asteroid Bennu, surprising scientists with a "scientific treasure." Continue reading to learn more details.