If that fails, scientists suggest preparing a nuclear option. Detonating a rocket-delivered nuke on or near the asteroid ...

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Asteroid 2024 YR4, first detected in December 2024, is about 55 meters wide and was initially feared to have a 3.1% chance of striking Earth in 2032.

Anyone who's seen Armageddon is familiar with the concept of using a nuclear weapon on an asteroid that has the potential to trigger a catastrophic event.

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A team of researchers has put forth the idea of launching nuclear bombs at asteroid 2024 YR4 with a chance of hitting the ...

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Asteroid 2024 YR4 poses a small risk to Earth but higher chance of striking the Moon, prompting nuclear defence discussions.

Scientists argue in a new study that an asteroid with a chance to hit the moon should be blown up using nuclear bombs.

Asteroid 2024 YR4, a potential city-killer, poses a 4% risk of impacting the Moon by 2032, prompting scientists to consider nuclear defence strategies.