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The 2024 YR4 asteroid, which is nearly the size of a football field, now has roughly a 0.004% chance of hitting Earth in ...

Objects that could strike the planet will be spotted more regularly as new asteroid-hunting telescopes come online.

The chances of Asteroid 2024 YR4 striking Earth have increased. Here's what that means, and where the potential impact zone ...

The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth in 2032 hit a record high. Experts expect the risk percentage to fluctuate before likely dropping to zero. Here’s why.

The Role of Climate Models in Understanding Our Planet Climate models are essential tools that scientists utilize to ...

NEW ORLEANS — Solar sails that allow satellites to glide on the light from the sun could soon become a reality. The ...

Imagine a field of solar panels floating silently in the endless day of Earth’s orbit. Unlike their terrestrial cousins, this ...