World’s largest digital camera spots massive asteroid

An artist’s illustration depicts 2025 MN45—the fastest-rotating asteroid with a diameter over 500 meters that scientists have ...
The New York Times

Something Very Tiny Is Following Earth Around the Sun

The object, the latest “quasi-moon” detected by astronomers, could be with us for almost another 60 years. By Robin George Andrews The Earth stands alone in the solar system as a habitable world, as ...
EurekAlert!

NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory spots record-breaking asteroid in pre-survey observations

Astronomers analyzing data from NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and ...
Popular Science

Agencies plan for near-Earth asteroid’s close encounter in 2032

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A recently discovered, sizable asteroid may come within striking ...
CNN

A newly discovered asteroid has a slim chance of hitting Earth in 2032

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. Space agencies are ...
New Scientist

Deflecting a deadly asteroid just got a lot less dangerous

If an asteroid was heading for a deadly impact with Earth, could we nudge it off course safely without making the situation worse? Yes, thanks to a new system for calculating the perfect spot to smack ...