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The Odds of a Newly Discovered Asteroid Hitting Earth in 2032 Keep Rising

YR4 has a 2.2% chance of striking Earth in seven years, but recent updates keep pushing the odds in the wrong direction.

Boston.com on MSN · 49m

Here’s what an MIT scientist says about the asteroid that could hit Earth in 2032

Astronomers will have more information later this spring about the asteroid's path and its likelihood of hitting Earth.

New Scientist · 11h

There’s a tiny chance the asteroid headed for Earth could hit the moon

YR4 does smash down on the lunar surface, the explosion might be visible from Earth and would leave a new crater on the near side of the moon

Oregonian · 15h

An asteroid has a very small chance to hit Earth. What happens if it does?

Scientists say they expect the asteroid's future trajectory and impact probability to change as astronomers collect and analyze more data.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

NASA warns chances of asteroid hitting Earth have increased

Scientists say shape of Earth’s inner core is changing

Live Science on MSN · 13h

Scientists discover Earth's inner core isn't just slowing down — it's also changing shape

The surface of Earth's inner core appears to be dynamic, changing shape as it rotates, earthquake waves reveal.

The New York Times · 8h

Scientists Detect Shape-Shifting Along Earth’s Solid Inner Core

Scientists of course cannot cut into Earth and directly observe its insides. Instead, their knowledge is inferred from the vibrations generated by earthquakes that pass through the planet. The speed and the direction of the seismic vibrations change depending on the density and the elasticity of the rocks.

BBC on MSN · 13h

Earth's inner core may have changed shape, say scientists

The inner core of Earth may have changed shape in the past 20 years, according to a group of scientists. The inner core is usually thought to be shaped like a football, but its edges may actually have deformed by 100m or more in height in places, according to Prof John Vidale who led the research.

7hon MSN

Earth’s shape-shifting, what to do about dry skin, world’s best airline: Catch up on the day’s stories

1️⃣ Shifting shape: Scientists who recently confirmed that Earth’s inner core reversed its spin have a new revelation.

Hosted on MSN5h

Firefly's Blue Ghost lunar lander leaves Earth orbit to head for the moon

Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lunar lander is now headed for the moon after firing its engines to send it out of Earth orbit ...

Live Science on MSN9h

In emergency decision, James Webb telescope will study 'city-killer' asteroid 2024 YR4 before its close approach to Earth

In a rare "time-critical" decision, the James Webb Space Telescope will study the true size of the "potentially hazardous" ...

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