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3D Mapping Reveals 52-Foot Megaripples from Chicxulub Asteroid in Louisiana
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Massive megaripples, formed by the tsunami after the Chicxulub asteroid impact 66 million years ago, have been mapped deep beneath Louisiana using 3D seismic data. The formations, averaging 52 feet in height and spanning 900 square miles, offer new insights into the force of the ancient tsunami and its global impact. Scientists suggest these findin...
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NASA Partners With SpaceX To Launch NEO Surveyor, a Mission To Detect Asteroid Threats
- Friday February 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has selected SpaceX for the launch of its NEO Surveyor spacecraft in 2027. The mission, valued at $100 million, will use a Falcon 9 rocket to deploy the spacecraft to the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1. The infrared telescope will help detect and track hazardous near-Earth objects, including difficult-to-spot dark asteroids. This mission builds on...
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NASA Confirms Asteroid 2024 YR4 Will Not Hit Earth, Risk Reduced to Zero
- Friday February 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has reassured the public that asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses any threat to Earth. Initially, the asteroid had a 1-in-32 chance of impact, making it a Level 3 risk on the Torino Scale. However, new observations have reduced the probability to zero. The asteroid will make close flybys in 2028 and 2032, providing scientists with an opportunity...
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NASA Lowers Impact Probability of Asteroid 2024 YR4 After New Data
- Monday February 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially flagged as a potential threat due to its size and energy potential, has been downgraded after refined observations. NASA now estimates just a 0.28 percent chance of impact in 2032, significantly reducing concerns. The rapid fluctuation in risk assessment was expected, as ongoing astronomical observations provide more pr...
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NASA Lowers Risk of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impact
- Friday February 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has significantly lowered the risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032. Initial estimates placed the impact probability at 1 in 32, but updated calculations have reduced it to just 1 in 360 (0.28 percent). Experts believe the risk will continue to decline as more data is collected. Despite being the riskiest asteroid on NASA’s Sentry ...
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NASA Lowers Asteroid 2024 YR4's Impact Risk: What May Happen If It Hits Earth
- Thursday February 20, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The asteroid 2024 YR4, estimated to be 130 to 300 feet wide, was first discovered on December 27, 2024.
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NASA Says There's 3.1% Chance Of Asteroid Hitting Earth, New Simulation Shows Its Devastating Effect
- Wednesday February 19, 2025
- Science | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
The probability of a "city-killer" asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 just increased to 1 in 32, or 3.1%, according to NASA, and a chilling animation depicting the apocalyptic impact that the asteroid could have is going viral online.
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Telescope Captures "City-Killer" Asteroid, NASA Tracking Potential Threat
- Tuesday February 18, 2025
- Science | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A newly discovered asteroid has climbed to the top of NASA's impact risk list after fresh observations doubled its chances of striking Earth in 2032.
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a 2.3 Percent Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032, Says NASA
- Tuesday February 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring 180 feet wide, has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth on 22 December 2032, according to scientists. A smaller 0.3% risk of the asteroid colliding with the moon has also been noted. While the Earth impact could release energy equal to 8 megatons of TNT, a moon strike may create a visible crater. Researchers are using the J...
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James Webb Telescope to Study Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 YR4
- Thursday February 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified in December 2024, has a 2.3% chance of Earth impact in December 2032. Due to uncertainties in ground-based size estimates, JWST will conduct infrared observations in March and May to determine its true dimensions. The European Space Agency estimates its width at 55 metres, but it could be as large as 90 metres. The fin...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
- Monday February 10, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified by NASA, has a 1-in-43 chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. Measuring approximately 55 metres in diameter, it is not large enough to cause a global catastrophe but could result in significant destruction if it impacts a densely populated area. Scientists estimate the impact could release 8 megatons of e...
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This Asteroid Could Hit Earth In 2032, Threatening To Wipe Out A City
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
NASA has detected an asteroid called 2024 YR4, which has a 1 in 83 chance of impacting Earth in 2032, potentially releasing 8 megatons of energy and devastating a major city, although it's too small to end human civilization.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tesla Roadster Mistakenly Classified as Near-Earth Asteroid
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent error by the Minor Planet Center (MPC) mistakenly classified Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as a near-Earth asteroid. The object, launched into space aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy in 2018, was briefly listed in the MPC’s database before the error was identified and corrected within hours. This incident highlights growing concerns about the ...
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AI Study Finds Organic Molecules on Ceres Likely Came from Asteroid Impacts
- Monday February 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new AI-driven study has challenged previous assumptions about the origin of organic molecules on Ceres. Scientists have mapped organic-rich areas using data from NASA’s Dawn spacecraft and found no evidence linking these compounds to cryovolcanic activity. Instead, simulations suggest asteroid impacts from the outer belt likely delivered the ma...
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a Small but Notable Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA scientists are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a newly discovered 55-metre-wide object with a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. If it collides, it could release energy equivalent to eight megatons of TNT, enough to cause serious regional damage. Currently ranked as a Level 3 threat on the Torino Scale, its classificati...
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3D Mapping Reveals 52-Foot Megaripples from Chicxulub Asteroid in Louisiana
- Thursday March 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Massive megaripples, formed by the tsunami after the Chicxulub asteroid impact 66 million years ago, have been mapped deep beneath Louisiana using 3D seismic data. The formations, averaging 52 feet in height and spanning 900 square miles, offer new insights into the force of the ancient tsunami and its global impact. Scientists suggest these findin...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Partners With SpaceX To Launch NEO Surveyor, a Mission To Detect Asteroid Threats
- Friday February 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has selected SpaceX for the launch of its NEO Surveyor spacecraft in 2027. The mission, valued at $100 million, will use a Falcon 9 rocket to deploy the spacecraft to the Sun-Earth Lagrange Point 1. The infrared telescope will help detect and track hazardous near-Earth objects, including difficult-to-spot dark asteroids. This mission builds on...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Confirms Asteroid 2024 YR4 Will Not Hit Earth, Risk Reduced to Zero
- Friday February 28, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has reassured the public that asteroid 2024 YR4 no longer poses any threat to Earth. Initially, the asteroid had a 1-in-32 chance of impact, making it a Level 3 risk on the Torino Scale. However, new observations have reduced the probability to zero. The asteroid will make close flybys in 2028 and 2032, providing scientists with an opportunity...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Lowers Impact Probability of Asteroid 2024 YR4 After New Data
- Monday February 24, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 2024 YR4, initially flagged as a potential threat due to its size and energy potential, has been downgraded after refined observations. NASA now estimates just a 0.28 percent chance of impact in 2032, significantly reducing concerns. The rapid fluctuation in risk assessment was expected, as ongoing astronomical observations provide more pr...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Lowers Risk of Asteroid 2024 YR4 Impact
- Friday February 21, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA has significantly lowered the risk of asteroid 2024 YR4 hitting Earth in 2032. Initial estimates placed the impact probability at 1 in 32, but updated calculations have reduced it to just 1 in 360 (0.28 percent). Experts believe the risk will continue to decline as more data is collected. Despite being the riskiest asteroid on NASA’s Sentry ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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NASA Lowers Asteroid 2024 YR4's Impact Risk: What May Happen If It Hits Earth
- Thursday February 20, 2025
- World News | Edited by NDTV News Desk
The asteroid 2024 YR4, estimated to be 130 to 300 feet wide, was first discovered on December 27, 2024.
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www.ndtv.com
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NASA Says There's 3.1% Chance Of Asteroid Hitting Earth, New Simulation Shows Its Devastating Effect
- Wednesday February 19, 2025
- Science | Edited by Bhavya Sukheja
The probability of a "city-killer" asteroid hitting Earth in 2032 just increased to 1 in 32, or 3.1%, according to NASA, and a chilling animation depicting the apocalyptic impact that the asteroid could have is going viral online.
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www.ndtv.com
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Telescope Captures "City-Killer" Asteroid, NASA Tracking Potential Threat
- Tuesday February 18, 2025
- Science | Edited by NDTV News Desk
A newly discovered asteroid has climbed to the top of NASA's impact risk list after fresh observations doubled its chances of striking Earth in 2032.
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www.ndtv.com
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a 2.3 Percent Chance of Hitting Earth in 2032, Says NASA
- Tuesday February 18, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 2024 YR4, measuring 180 feet wide, has a 2.3% chance of impacting Earth on 22 December 2032, according to scientists. A smaller 0.3% risk of the asteroid colliding with the moon has also been noted. While the Earth impact could release energy equal to 8 megatons of TNT, a moon strike may create a visible crater. Researchers are using the J...
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www.gadgets360.com
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James Webb Telescope to Study Potentially Hazardous Asteroid 2024 YR4
- Thursday February 13, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified in December 2024, has a 2.3% chance of Earth impact in December 2032. Due to uncertainties in ground-based size estimates, JWST will conduct infrared observations in March and May to determine its true dimensions. The European Space Agency estimates its width at 55 metres, but it could be as large as 90 metres. The fin...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Poses 1-in-43 Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
- Monday February 10, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
Asteroid 2024 YR4, identified by NASA, has a 1-in-43 chance of colliding with Earth on December 22, 2032. Measuring approximately 55 metres in diameter, it is not large enough to cause a global catastrophe but could result in significant destruction if it impacts a densely populated area. Scientists estimate the impact could release 8 megatons of e...
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www.gadgets360.com
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This Asteroid Could Hit Earth In 2032, Threatening To Wipe Out A City
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Science | Edited by Nikhil Pandey
NASA has detected an asteroid called 2024 YR4, which has a 1 in 83 chance of impacting Earth in 2032, potentially releasing 8 megatons of energy and devastating a major city, although it's too small to end human civilization.
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www.ndtv.com
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Tesla Roadster Mistakenly Classified as Near-Earth Asteroid
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A recent error by the Minor Planet Center (MPC) mistakenly classified Elon Musk's Tesla Roadster as a near-Earth asteroid. The object, launched into space aboard SpaceX’s Falcon Heavy in 2018, was briefly listed in the MPC’s database before the error was identified and corrected within hours. This incident highlights growing concerns about the ...
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www.gadgets360.com
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AI Study Finds Organic Molecules on Ceres Likely Came from Asteroid Impacts
- Monday February 3, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
A new AI-driven study has challenged previous assumptions about the origin of organic molecules on Ceres. Scientists have mapped organic-rich areas using data from NASA’s Dawn spacecraft and found no evidence linking these compounds to cryovolcanic activity. Instead, simulations suggest asteroid impacts from the outer belt likely delivered the ma...
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www.gadgets360.com
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Asteroid 2024 YR4 Has a Small but Notable Chance of Earth Impact in 2032
- Friday January 31, 2025
- Written by Gadgets 360 Staff
NASA scientists are closely monitoring asteroid 2024 YR4, a newly discovered 55-metre-wide object with a 1.2% chance of impacting Earth on December 22, 2032. If it collides, it could release energy equivalent to eight megatons of TNT, enough to cause serious regional damage. Currently ranked as a Level 3 threat on the Torino Scale, its classificati...
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www.gadgets360.com