Asteroid
Why ESA Scientists Really Want to Crash a Satellite into an Asteroid
Over 100 planetary scientists signed a letter advocating for ESA funding for the Asteroid Impact Mission.
'Mud Dragon' Dinosaur Died an Awful Death at Tail-End of Cretaceous
This dinosaur’s bad luck turned out to be a boon for paleontologists.
This Famous 1492 Meteorite Impact Was Interpreted as an Omen from God
A great stone fell out of the sky, triangular in shape, charred, the color of metallic ore, and accompanied by crashing thunder and lightning.”
NASA and FEMA Practiced Emergency Operations for an Asteroid Impact
Totally no need to worry or anything though.
An Asteroid With a ‘Gremlin’ Moon Flew By Earth on Halloween
Trend alert: Halloween asteroids are a thing.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Harry Reid says James Comey may have broken the law by publicly discussing new Clinton emails, mass shootings break out at Halloween parties, Clinton appears to have edge in early voting, and more.
NASA's New Tool 'Scout' Spotted an Asteroid That Will Miss Earth by 300K Miles
A computer program being tested by NASA has identified an asteroid headed towards Earth, but estimates it will miss the planet by a couple hundred thousand miles.
How to Start an Asteroid Mining Company Without a Mine
Deep Space Industries is an asteroid mining company without a mine—instead, it’s creating an entire industry.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Hillary Clinton cancels her California trip after pneumonia diagnosis, more NFL stars protest during the national anthem, six people were shot after a peace rally in Alabama, and more.
Asteroid Narrowly Misses Communications Satellites With Only Two-Day Warning
The asteroid could have pulverized communication satellites.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Obama cancels meeting with Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte after Duterte called him a "son of a bitch," Clinton turns down Mexico trip invite, Freddie Mercury gets his own comet, and more.
How a Solo Cup and an Air Filter Became an Asteroid Collection Tool
Channeling his inner MacGyver, one engineer developed the innovative tool the OSIRIS-REx mission relies on.