In a cosmic fireworks display, scientists have observed two objects colliding around a bright star 25 light-years from Earth.

Asteroids are one of the few science fiction threats which might actually darken our planetary doorstep. We can probably safely assume that alien invasion, zombies, and killer robots remain in the ...

Astronomers believe that 14,000 undiscovered near-Earth objects like asteroids, large enough to cause damage, could be in space. Recently, NASA was tracking a large asteroid flying past Earth known as ...

Experts say Venus is hiding some asteroids that could potentially be deadly should they impact Earth. Venus currently has at least 20 co-orbital asteroids that have the potential to “approach the ...

In this video, we break down the physics of asteroids, focusing on how a change in momentum affects their motion. From impacts to gravitational interactions, learn how these space rocks move and what ...

The asteroid known as 2024 YR4 is out of sight yet still very much on scientists’ minds. The building-sized object, which initially appeared to be on a potential collision course with Earth, is ...

We know, the headlines can sound terrifying. In this series, Mashable speaks with experts to bring you the unvarnished truth about science, health, threats from space, and scary-sounding creatures.

But the new result is controversial. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A fresh asteroid-strike study is generating controversy ...

Scientists are digging into the hidden makeup of carbon-rich asteroids to see whether they could one day fuel space ...

New research claims that giant space rocks hit Earth far more often than has been estimated. But some scientists are skeptical. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

While rumors swirl about the asteroid Apophis smashing into Earth and ending all life as we know it are not very comforting, the truth is that scientists currently don't believe that there's a high ...

A new study from the University of São Paulo in Brazil said some asteroids orbiting Venus “can pose a collisional hazard to Earth” benmoss/Getty Experts say Venus is hiding some asteroids that could ...