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fromwww.space.com
6 months ago
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Europe's Hera Mission Launches to Visit an Asteroid Smacked by NASA

ESA's Hera mission launched to study the aftermath of NASA's DART mission, reinforcing planetary defense strategies against rogue asteroids.
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fromNature
7 months ago

Daily briefing: What is a cell type, really?

Octopuses collaborate with fish for hunting, showcasing complex group dynamics and shared leadership.
X-ray blasts from nuclear tests show promise in asteroid deflection methods.
Human heart tissues in space exhibit changes akin to aging, with post-mission recovery.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Nuclear blast could save Earth from large asteroid, scientists say

Nuclear blasts may effectively divert dangerous asteroids, demonstrating a potential defense mechanism against future collisions with Earth.
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fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Radiation should be able to deflect asteroids as large as 4 km across

Nuclear weapons can potentially deflect asteroids by vaporizing their surfaces, creating a temporary atmosphere to alter their orbits.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Nuclear blast could save Earth from large asteroid, scientists say

Nuclear blasts may effectively divert dangerous asteroids, demonstrating a potential defense mechanism against future collisions with Earth.
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fromArs Technica
7 months ago

Radiation should be able to deflect asteroids as large as 4 km across

Nuclear weapons can potentially deflect asteroids by vaporizing their surfaces, creating a temporary atmosphere to alter their orbits.
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fromTheregister
7 months ago
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Chinese boffins advocate nuking nearby asteroids

Nuclear weapons may be necessary to divert asteroids detected with little warning, according to Chinese academics.
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