This dangerous asteroid will be the target of observations by the James Webb Space Telescope. Astronomers will use the powerful telescope to gain insights into the asteroid’s si ...
While there is no risk of a collision, scientists are keen to study the asteroid’s interaction with Earth's gravity. Research led by planetary scientist Ronald Ballouz suggests that this flyby ...
“Most planetary collision scenarios are classified as ‘hit and run’ or ‘graze and merge,’” said Denton, a NASA postdoctoral program fellow at the Southwest Research Institute in ...
However, this new study challenges the existing theory. "Most planetary collision scenarios are classified as 'hit and run' or 'graze and merge.' What we've discovered is something entirely ...
The near-Earth asteroid Bennu poses a potential threat of collision with Earth. New research shows that an impact could cause drastic climate changes, leading to 'impact winter' and severe ozone ...