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Inside the mission to stop killer asteroids from smashing into Earth

Inside the mission to stop killer asteroids from smashing into Earth

22 January 2020

When asteroid Armageddon is upon us, we can't just call Bruce Willis. Meet the people who really do watch the skies – and make detailed plans for our survival
Asteroid that killed the dinosaurs caused massive global warming

Asteroid that killed the dinosaurs caused massive global warming

24 May 2018

The asteroid that struck Earth 66 million years ago caused dramatic climate change, which could mean we are underestimating how much the planet will warm in the coming centuries

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