A weak magnetic field likely attracted matter inward, contributing to the formation of the outer planetary bodies, from ...

Tiny grains collected from the asteroid Ryugu have given scientists a new window into the magnetic forces that shaped the ...

Chances an asteroid may hit Earth in 2032 have again risen, though the risk remains tiny, astronomers say. Here's what to know about 2024 YR4.

YR4, which orbits the sun every four years and periodically crosses Earth's orbit. The nature of its orbit makes it a ...

YR4: everything to know about the potential "city killer" space rock that has a 2.3% chance of striking Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.

After two months of observations, scientists have almost fully ruled out any threat from the asteroid 2024 YR4, Nasa and the European Space Agency said Tuesday. At one point, the odds of a strike in ...

An asteroid between about 130 and 300 ft. (40 and 90 meters) in diameter has been given a 2.3% chance of it hitting Earth on Dec. 22, 2032.

Hollywood films would have you believe that the best way to deal with an Earth-threatening asteroid is to blast it out of ...

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance research and practical applications in asteroid observation, the Sharjah Academy ...

The chances of an asteroid as large as the width of an NFL field striking Earth continue to tick up, according to NASA. The recently discovered Asteroid 2024 YR4 now has a 2.6% probability of ...

As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance research and practical applications in asteroid observation, the Sharjah Academy ...

"This also reflects China's active commitment to fulfilling its responsibilities as a major nation in the field of asteroid monitoring, early warning, and defense," said Zhao.