Earth is continuously at risk from potential hazards in space, and perhaps the most dreaded are near-Earth asteroids—space objects with orbits bringing them close to the planet in threatening proximity. While most pass harmlessly by, each near-flyby serves as a sobering reminder of Earth’s exposure. A near-Earth asteroid, namely asteroid 2025 HY2, has just caught…
In a stunning cosmological find, astronomers saw an ultra-massive and magnetic stellar remnant speeding through our galaxy at record speed. Called a “zombie star,” the object—properly known as SGR 0501+4516—is moving through the Milky Way at over 110,000 miles per hour (177,000 km/h). Even more dramatic is the star’s fatal magnetic field capable of ripping…
Asteroids, comets, and other Near-Earth Objects (NEOs) highlight the unpredictability of our solar system. While most pass by harmlessly, their close encounters with Earth offer important opportunities for scientific research. NASA and other agencies closely monitor these objects to assess risks and prepare for potential threats.NASA has issued a notice regarding asteroid 2019 JN2, a…