Around 66 million years ago, the reign of the dinosaurs came to a fiery end. An asteroid about 7 miles (12 kilometers) wide, ...

A team of researchers has put forth the idea of launching nuclear devices at asteroid 2024 YR4 with a chance of hitting the moon in 2032.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a chance of hitting the moon. To save it from collision, scientists are considering launching a nuclear bomb at the asteroid.

Last year, astronomers warned that the asteroid could strike Earth, but that fear has been set aside. Now, it has a slight chance of hitting the Moon instead ...

A plan by a team of scientists suggests using nuclear explosive devices to prevent an asteroid, 2024 YR4, from striking the moon in 2032.

Asteroid 2024 YR4 caused quite a stir last year when it was discovered and originally calculated to have a 3 percent chance of hitting Earth.

Sooner or later, a sizable asteroid could impact a populated area on Earth. How is the US, and the world, preparing?

In our own solar system, there are pretty good odds that you could stand on the surface of an asteroid and not even be able ...

After mulling several different solutions, scientists have devised an unconventional method to stop the “city killer” space rock from hitting the moon — by blowing it up with nukes. Their unorthodox ...

Asteroid ‘Families’ Reveal Hidden Histories and Impact Risks across the Solar System ...

"This is four times more people than saw Neil Armstrong walk on the moon. Think about what a world event this is going to be.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration has confirmed an interstellar object is passing through our solar system.