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Nearby Supernova May Have Caused An Ancient Surge In Viral Diversification In Africa
A nearby supernova that peppered the Earth with cosmic rays 2-3 million years ago has been blamed for an upsurge in viruses ...
Why asteroid 2024 YR4 has reached a record level on ‘impact hazard’ scale
The inventor of the Torino Impact Hazard Scale has explained how scientists are working to ‘pin down’ the position of ...
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Which cities could be impacted by asteroid YR4?
YR4 has an estimated 3.1% probability of impact with Earth, according to the latest NASA data. While this probability is relatively low, it is wise to understand the areas that could potentially be ...
A West Texas pipeline explosion was reported minutes after an earthquake. Here’s what to know
The earthquake struck an area where the Texas Railroad Commission has worked to curb wastewater injection -- a practice it ...