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Big asteroids hit Earth more frequently than thought, study suggests
By Elizabeth Howell published
But the new result is controversial.
Building block of life found in sample from asteroid Ryugu
By Keith Cooper published
An organic compound that's part of the RNA molecules that transmit genetic information in cells has been discovered in samples from the asteroid Ryugu, suggesting the stuff of life came from space.
Asteroid feared to hit Earth in 2046 will almost certainly miss, NASA says
By Ben Turner published
An asteroid that was initially given 1-in-600 chance of wiping out an entire city on Valentine's Day 2046 is now expected to almost definitely whizz past us without incident.
Newly discovered asteroid the size of a swimming pool has a 1-in-600 chance of colliding with Earth, NASA says
By Brandon Specktor published
The newly discovered asteroid 2023 DW could collide with Earth in February 2046, although the odds of an impact are low.
Asteroids may have picked up building blocks of life from interstellar clouds
By Keith Cooper published
Scientists have taken a big step towards figuring out where building blocks of life such as amino acids and amines form in space.
4 big asteroids are flying by Earth this week, but don't worry. They aren't getting too close.
By Tariq Malik published
A quartet of large asteroids are zooming by Earth this week, but they'll all pass our planet with millions of miles to spare, according to NASA.
Asteroid Ryugu is rich in organic molecules that can be building blocks of life
By Robert Lea published
A first look at samples returned by the Hayabusa2 craft from the asteroid Ryugu has revealed it is rich in organic molecules like amino acids that are the building blocks of life.
Oddly shaped asteroid once considered an impact risk for Earth races past the planet
By Robert Lea published
An asteroid larger than the Empire State Building that was once considered an impact risk of Earth raced past the planet in February and astronomers managed to take a proper look at it.
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