Nasa says the asteroid is capable of 'localised destruction, though the chances of it hitting Earth are liable to reduce.

An asteroid first spotted in December has a 1.2% chance of hitting Earth in 2032. Scientists are tracking the space rock to learn more about its size and trajectory.

Rock wider than football pitch could have devastating impact if it hits our planet – which, according to Nasa scientists, is ...

On 27 December last year, astronomers using the ATLAS survey telescope in Chile discovered a small asteroid moving away from Earth. Follow-up observations have revealed that the asteroid, 2024 YR4, is ...

Researchers say there’s a 1.3 percent chance that the space rock 2024 YR4 could strike our planet — but not until December ...

"Impact probability is still very low, and the most likely outcome will be a close approaching rock that misses us." ...

The world's space agencies are keeping close watch on an asteroid heading our way, because there's currently a 1 in 83 chance ...

An asteroid the size of a football pitch could hit the Earth in seven years, astronomers have warned. The rocky object, ...

A newly discovered asteroid, 2024 YR4, may strike Earth in December 22, 2032, according to Nasa. Just in time for Christmas.

Bennu contains minerals and thousands of organic molecules, including the chemical components that make up DNA.