New observations of a small asteroid discovered in December have led astronomers to conclude that the chances of it striking Earth are almost zero after earlier data had indicated a higher risk of a ...

A telescope has revealed footage of an ... that the chances of impact could continue to rise, according to NASA. Related: Here's what could happen if asteroid Bennu smashes into Earth in 157 ...

The asteroid Bennu is puzzling scientists, with samples from the space rock showing weirder properties than they expected. These include extremely high nitrogen levels and improbably magnetic ...

The asteroid ... years ago, Bennu still poses a significant threat. According to the study, published by researchers part of the IBS Centre for Climate Physics, a direct impact would release ...

Among them, the asteroid Bennu ... research has shown that if Bennu were to collide, it could have a tremendous impact on Earth's climate and ecosystem. A research team led by Axel Timmermann ...

New simulations reveal that the climate, atmospheric chemistry and even global photosynthesis would be dramatically disrupted by an asteroid collision ...

in diameter and marked the last known large asteroid to hit the planet. Given the small but not impossible chance of Bennu’s potential impact in the future, a research team modeled the effects ...

World News. Asteroid Bennu still a concern: year of possible impact with Earth and the devastation it would cause World News. Elon Musk announces rescue mission for Starliner astronauts ...