Chances of a big asteroid strike on Earth just doubled. Here’s why you shouldn’t be too worried.
A large asteroid dubbed 2024 YR4 now has a 2.2% chance of hitting the Earth on Dec. 22, 2032, according to NASA and the ...
NASA Just Doubled the Odds of an Asteroid Impact – Should We Worry?
YR4 now has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth in 2032, prompting ongoing observations. Ground-based telescopes will track it ...
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Scientists discover new 'city-destroying' asteroid has a higher chance of hitting Earth than first thought
Scientists say a new 'city-destroying' asteroid has a higher chance of hitting Earth than they first thought. NASA found a ...
The World Needs a Plan for the Inevitable Asteroid Strike
A newly discovered asteroid will almost certainly miss the Earth when it comes around in seven years, but eventually one will ...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4’s 2032 Impact Probability Explained!
YR4 has caught the attention of scientists, with a small chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. The European Space ...
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Prof Brian Cox issues warning as asteroid’s chances of hitting Earth double
If the probability remains this high then we will have to make a decision’Professor Brian Cox has warned humanity ...
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Brian Cox labels asteroid an ‘experiment’ for humanity as its chances of hitting Earth double
Professor Brian Cox has suggested an asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032 is an "experiment" from the universe for humanity.
Chance of 2032 asteroid strike have increased. Why scientists say not to worry
The near-earth object first discovered in 2024 has stirred up conversation on social media because of the potential for an ...
Scientists taking 'active measures' for asteroid with slight chance of hitting earth.
YR4 has just above a 1% chance of crashing into Earth in 2032, which is why astronomers and space agencies are paying attention to it.
Why the Odds of an Asteroid Striking Earth in 2032 Keep Going Up (and Down)
NASA and European scientists explain how they calculate the probability of the space rock 2024 YR4 impacting our planet, and why it’s not yet time to worry.
'Large' asteroid's odds of hitting Earth went up. But not why you think.
It's certain that recently discovered asteroid 2024 YR4 will swing close to Earth in 2032. The chances of an impact remain ...
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2.3 Percent Chance An Asteroid May Hit Earth In 2032, US Science Is Under Attack, And Much More This Week
The threat of Asteroid 2024 YR4 has not gone away just yet. The near-Earth object was discovered in December and calculations ...