Space science
Specimen 340 million km from Earth reveals mysteries about the origin of life
What is the origin of life on Earth? Did life originate on this planet itself or from distant places in the universe?
Asteroid
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Another comet is about to shine brighter than Venus in the sky
A new comet named A11bP71 was discovered on September 27 by the Asteroid Impact Last Alert System (ATLAS) and is so bright that it has surpassed Venus.
Space science
Yesterday, Earth's 'second moon' officially appeared
NASA scientists say Earth will have
Space science
What would happen to humans if an asteroid 1,000 meters in diameter and weighing 100,000 tons collided with Earth?
An asteroid with a diameter of 1,000 meters and weighing 100,000 tons colliding with Earth will lead to catastrophic consequences on a global scale.
Space science
Record-fast spinning asteroid crashes into Earth
2024 BX1, the asteroid that crashed into Earth on January 21, rotated faster than any near-Earth object ever recorded.
Space science
NASA sets a record for transmitting data over 225 million km
The laser data transmission system on board Psyche is flying to the main asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter transmitting data to Earth at a record distance.
Space science
Did NASA's Dart spacecraft indirectly bombard other planets?
The suicide dive of the NASA spacecraft named DART caused such a strong impact that our neighboring planet also
Space science
Detection of asteroid flying 30 times closer to Earth than the Moon
Astronomers discovered an asteroid as large as a car, closest to Earth at 1:28'42 on April 12 Hanoi time, at a distance of 18,700km.
Space science
What would happen if Mars and Earth switched places in the Solar System?
If Mars and Earth swap places in the Solar System, life on Earth will not be able to exist and we will no longer be able to live.
Space science
Research sheds light on white dwarf stars capable of destroying the Solar System
A new study by international scientists has shed light on white dwarfs that have the ability to destroy the Solar System.
Doomsday
Many new conspiracy theories about the Apocalypse are spreading
TikTok users are coming up with a series of strange conspiracy theories about the end of the world, from cannibal monsters, vampires to killer asteroids, researchers say.
Space science
Lucy's Mission: Uncover the secrets of the Solar System's 'time capsule'
Lucy successfully made a long journey on October 16, 2021. Along the way, it will spend 12 years exploring alone in dark and deep space.