Gaia’s full-sky survey generated a massive database tracking how asteroids reflect light as they rotate. These measurements, called light curves, reveal changes in brightness over time. When ...

What if the same asteroid that wiped out the dinosaurs hit Earth again? Could we survive—or face extinction? Discover this explosive scenario in late January. Red states are preparing for an end to ...

A newly discovered space rock zoomed safely by Earth on Wednesday (Oct. 15) at only about a quarter of the average distance to the moon. The asteroid, called 2025 TP5, sailed by our planet at 4:09 p.m ...

Astronomers have reportedly discovered a skyscraper-sized asteroid moving through our solar system at a near record-breaking pace. The asteroid, named 2025 SC79, circles the sun once every 128 days, ...

Scientists have long debated whether dinosaur populations were already declining before an asteroid struck Earth 66 million years ago, causing a mass extinction. New research suggests that dinosaur ...

LAS CRUCES — A geology professor who joined the New Mexico State University faculty this year is the lead author of a new paper addressing a long-standing question about the extinction of dinosaurs.

Scientists have long debated whether dinosaurs were in decline before an asteroid smacked the Earth 66 million years ago, causing mass extinction. New research suggests dinosaur populations were still ...

“We don’t yet know the full scope of AI’s impact, but—unlike the ill-fated dinosaurs of the Cretaceous Period—we still have time to adapt.” “Extinction was simply proof of failure to adapt.” ~ Michael ...

When the space chunk flew over Antarctica it was believed to be 428 kilometres (266 miles) from Earth's surface - a similar altitude to the International Space Station. At first the space rock didn't ...

When prominent figures die, conspiracy theories often follow. Following the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in September 2025, one theory that spread online claimed the 1998 film ...

On 13 April 2029, the asteroid 99942 Apophis will pass safely at a distance of about 32,000 kilometers above Earth's surface, within the geostationary orbit, posing no threat to the planet. This ...