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Is Apophis an Earth Killer?

Explore the threat of asteroid Apophis with Neil deGrasse Tyson, examining its orbit, impact risk, and how scientists track potential Earth-killers in our cosmic neighborhood.
An Australian startup wants to recycle a geostationary satellite to get an up-close look at the "doomsday" asteroid Apophis.
In 2029, the asteroid Apophis will skim past Earth closer than many communication satellites, turning a once-feared impact ...
Studying samples from the Bennu asteroid, researchers have found sugars essential for biology, stardust and ... something ...
Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t ...
A top spiritual leader has predicted a world-ending event in 2026, sparking anxiety. The religious figure mentioned something that would hit Earth.
Scientists are uncovering signs that Earth has been hit by powerful cosmic blasts that leave little trace on the surface yet ...
How would history have unfolded if Antony and Cleopatra had defeated Octavian? Would they have ruled the Roman Empire?
Later in December, the 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet will get as close to Earth as it ever will. Here's what to know.
Five Nights at Freddy's 2' director Emma Tammi breaks down burning questions following the second film, including discussing ...
I nterstellar comet 3I/ATLAS will make its closest approach to Earth this month, whizzing by at 270 million kilometers (168 ...
It was thought that complex cells couldn’t survive above a certain temperature, but a tiny amoeba has proven that assumption ...