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An asteroid could hit Earth in 2032, NASA says. Here's what to know about the potential "city killer."

"An asteroid this size impacts Earth on average every few thousand years and could cause severe damage to a local region," the European Space Agency said.

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Could an asteroid really hit Earth? Odds of asteroid 2024 YR4 reach highest levels ever

The risk that an increasingly ominous asteroid dubbed 2024 YR4 will crash into Earth in seven years now exceeds the the threat once posed by Apophis.

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An asteroid’s chances of hitting Earth keep shifting. Here’s why that is happening

The chances of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth in 2032 hit a record high. Experts expect the risk percentage to fluctuate before likely dropping to zero. Here’s why.

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Asteroid's odds of hitting Earth fluctuate as Webb telescope is tasked with studying potential "city-killer"

Astronomers will use the Webb telescope to closely monitor the size and trajectory of an asteroid that has a slim chance of ...

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‘City Killer’ Asteroid’s Earth Impact Risk Rises and Falls Again

The asteroid 2024 YR4 probably won’t come nearly as close to Earth anytime soon as the space rock in this artist’s ...

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We may be able to trap climate pollution in ordinary rocks

Scientists say they have figured out how to transform rocks into something extraordinary: a high-tech, low-cost substance ...

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Amazing Earth: The strict hierarchy of Formosan Rock Macaques!

In Taiwan's foothills, Formosan Rock Macaques follow a strict hierarchy, where rank decides who gets the best food. For more ...

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