Bennu itself is a fascinating “jigsaw piece” of the early solar system. This third-of-a-mile-wide space rock is likely a ...

An essential amino acid that is mistakenly believed to cause drowsiness after eating turkey has been found in an asteroid for the first time, giving scientists clues to the origin of life on Earth.

NASA’s growing focus on asteroids stems from both scientific curiosity and the potential threat these objects pose to Earth.

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

For the past two decades, NASA has focused on identifying 90% of near-Earth objects that could pose a threat to our planet. The space agency has made steady progress in detecting dangerous asteroids ...

The use of nuclear weapons to drive off asteroids has often been used in science fiction, but real-world scientists have often touted the idea of a nuclear asteroid deterrent as a horrible idea. Now, ...

Stephen has degrees in science (Physics major) and arts (English Literature and the History and Philosophy of Science), as well as a Graduate Diploma in Science Communication. Stephen has degrees in ...

New research finds why some asteroids have weird, watermelon-shaped moons trapped in orbit around them, contrary to what typical asteroid formation theories predict. When you purchase through links on ...

Asteroids are one of the few science fiction threats which might actually darken our planetary doorstep. We can probably safely assume that alien invasion, zombies, and killer robots remain in the ...

Material harvested from asteroids could be used to sustain astronauts during long-duration space missions. Researchers from Western University's Institute for Earth and Space Exploration have ...