AsteroidImpact
How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth?
How do scientists calculate the probability that an asteroid could hit Earth? Asteroid 2024 YR4 was initially reported to have an unusually high probability of hitting Earth (1%) in January 2025, but further observations revealed a near-zero chance of collision. The asteroid’s impact probability continuously increased up to 3.1% on February 18, but dropped to […]
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Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity
Ancient fossils show how the last mass extinction forever scrambled the ocean’s biodiversity Mass extinctions can have a profound impact on ocean biodiversity, as evidenced by the last mass extinction event that occurred 66 million years ago. The asteroid impact that caused this extinction event led to the loss of around 70% of species, including […]
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Ancient pollen reveals stories about Earth’s history, from the asteroid strike that killed the dinosaurs to the Mayan collapse
Ancient pollen reveals stories about Earth’s history, from the asteroid strike that killed the dinosaurs to the Mayan collapse Pollen grains are not just allergens, but nature’s time capsules that preserve clues about Earth’s past environments for millions of years. Fossil pollen can provide scientists with a unique history of ancient forests, track sea-level changes, […]
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