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Earth's satellites at risk if asteroid smashes into Moon: study
AFP, Published on 23/06/2025
» PARIS - If a huge asteroid smashes into the Moon in 2032, the gigantic explosion would send debris streaming towards Earth that would threaten satellites and create a spectacular meteor shower, according to researchers.
The deadliest tsunami set off work to be ready for the next big wave
The New York TImes, Published on 26/12/2024
» The Indian Ocean tsunami in 2004, one of the deadliest events in recorded history, was an enigma to many survivors. Some experts were surprised to learn that a significant number of the people in the path of those lethal waves had never heard of such a destructive phenomenon until it came their way.
Big bang: Dutch firm eyes space babies
AFP, Published on 14/11/2023
» EINDHOVEN, Netherlands - Climate crises, nuclear Armageddon, or a sudden meteor strike — it’s clear humanity could do with Planet B. But first we need to learn to reproduce safely in space, says Dutch entrepreneur Egbert Edelbroek.
Space junk, not meteorites, remains biggest threat to spacecraft
AFP, Published on 12/01/2023
» PARIS - Dodging the kind of meteorite strike that forced Russia to plan a space station rescue mission is nearly impossible, yet the greater threat to spacecraft is actually the man-made debris in orbit, experts say.
Republican leader offers temporary fix to US debt crisis
AFP, Published on 07/10/2021
» WASHINGTON - The top Republican Senate leader on Wednesday proposed a truce to squabbling in Congress that risks pushing the United States into what the White House and industry leaders warn would be "catastrophic" debt default.
The 'eagle shark' that glided through ancient seas
AFP, Published on 19/03/2021
» PARIS - Scientists have discovered a new species of ancient winged shark, which fed on plankton eons before the emergence of giant manta rays, according to new research published Thursday.
Taiwanese rush to change names to 'Salmon'
AFP, Published on 18/03/2021
» TAIPEI: A top Taiwanese official issued a plea on Thursday for people to stop changing their name to "salmon" after dozens made the unusual move to take advantage of a restaurant promotion.
Lightning may have sparked life on Earth, study finds
AFP, Published on 17/03/2021
» PARIS: Lightning strikes may have supplied primordial Earth with enough phosphorus to support the emergence of life, according to new research released on Tuesday that offered an alternative explanation as to how living organisms were born.
Nasa: Small asteroid closest seen passing Earth
AFP, Published on 19/08/2020
» WASHINGTON: An asteroid the size of an SUV passed 2,950 kilometres above Earth, the closest asteroid ever observed passing by our planet, Nasa said on Tuesday.
Dwarf planet Ceres is an ocean world: study
AFP, Published on 10/08/2020
» PARIS - The dwarf planet Ceres -- long believed to be a barren space rock -- is an ocean world with reservoirs of sea water beneath its surface, the results of a major exploration mission showed Monday.