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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 ...
Our planet’s magnetosphere has seen dramatic shifts across its history—even total reversals—but this recent wrinkle doesn’t ...
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?
Five Nights at Freddy's 2' director Emma Tammi breaks down burning questions following the second film, including discussing ...
Later in December, the 3I/ATLAS interstellar comet will get as close to Earth as it ever will. Here's what to know.
On Feb. 22, 2020, "Mad" Mike Hughes towed a homemade rocket to the Mojave Desert and launched himself into the sky. His goal?
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 ...
CHICAGO — When Elizabeth Rivera's phone would ring during the overnight shift, it was usually because the bus didn't show up again and one of her three kids needed a ride to school. After leaving ...