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A giant 100-foot, airplane-sized asteroid is set to make its close approach to Earth today, NASA confirms

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A giant 100-foot, airplane-sized asteroid is set to make its close approach to Earth today, NASA confirms

NASA confirmed that asteroid 2025 SZ27 is heading towards Earth on 4 October. The space rock measures about 100 feet across.

10 adorable animals with big eyes and round faces that will melt your heart

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10 adorable animals with big eyes and round faces that will melt your heart

From fluffy owls to smiling quokkas, the animal kingdom is full of irresistibly cute creatures with big eyes and round faces. These charming animals are sure to melt your heart with their sweet looks.

NASA tracks a massive 44-foot asteroid set to pass very close to Earth today

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NASA tracks a massive 44-foot asteroid set to pass very close to Earth today

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 TC, about 44 feet wide, will make a near pass by our planet on 3 October.

A 45-foot asteroid will pass very close to Earth today, NASA alerts

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A 45-foot asteroid will pass very close to Earth today, NASA alerts

A small asteroid will pass relatively close to Earth, highlighting the importance of global tracking and research. Scientists continue monitoring near-Earth objects to ensure planetary safety.

NASA confirms a giant 54-foot asteroid is on a crossing path towards Earth

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NASA confirms a giant 54-foot asteroid is on a crossing path towards Earth

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 SA3 is approaching fast. Measuring about 54 feet across, it travels 18,073 miles per hour.

A huge 310-foot asteroid will cross Earth at a high speed of 18,067 miles per hour today, NASA confirms

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A huge 310-foot asteroid will cross Earth at a high speed of 18,067 miles per hour today, NASA confirms

NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2025 SW will pass Earth on 25 September. The space rock measures roughly 310 feet wide and travels at 28,302 miles per hour.

A massive 420-foot asteroid to zoom past Earth today at high speed, NASA confirms

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A massive 420-foot asteroid to zoom past Earth today at high speed, NASA confirms

NASA has confirmed asteroid 2018 QT1 is travelling fast. The rock is about 420 feet wide and moves at 28,302 miles per hour.

A massive 70-foot asteroid to make its close approach with Earth today, NASA confirms

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A massive 70-foot asteroid to make its close approach with Earth today, NASA confirms

NASA has confirmed asteroid 2025 RL2 is approaching. The space rock measures about 70 feet wide and is racing through space at 21,613 miles per hour.

NASA tracks a giant 520-foot asteroid flying past Earth today at high speed

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NASA tracks a giant 520-foot asteroid flying past Earth today at high speed

NASA confirmed the asteroid will fly past Earth today. It measures about 520 feet wide and moves fast. Its speed is 24,127 miles per hour.

NASA tracks a giant 520-foot asteroid making its close approach to Earth tomorrow

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NASA tracks a giant 520-foot asteroid making its close approach to Earth tomorrow

NASA confirmed asteroid 2025 FA22 is on a set course. The space rock measures roughly 520 feet wide. It travels at a speed of 24,127 miles per hour.

NASA tracks a massive 520-foot asteroid to make its close approach towards Earth on 18 September

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NASA tracks a massive 520-foot asteroid to make its close approach towards Earth on 18 September

A massive asteroid, measuring 520 feet wide, is speeding through space at 24,127 miles per hour. Scientists are closely monitoring its close approach to Earth.

One of the World’s rarest flowers, titan arum, blooms at the University of Warsaw in Poland

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One of the World’s rarest flowers, titan arum, blooms at the University of Warsaw in Poland

The titan arum uses inflorescence heating during its bloom. This rare phenomenon is essential for pollination. The plant raises its internal temperature by about a dozen degrees.

A huge 520-foot building-sized asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, NASA confirms

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A huge 520-foot building-sized asteroid is on a collision course with Earth, NASA confirms

NASA confirms that asteroid 2025 FA22 will pass Earth. The rock measures about 520 feet across. It travels at 24,127 miles per hour.

A huge 520-foot building-sized asteroid to pass near Earth, NASA confirms

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A huge 520-foot building-sized asteroid to pass near Earth, NASA confirms

NASA confirmed asteroid 2025 FA22 is on course. It measures around 520 feet wide and travels at 24,127 miles per hour, according to experts.

A massive 490-foot, building-sized asteroid heading on collision course with Earth today, NASA confirms

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A massive 490-foot, building-sized asteroid heading on collision course with Earth today, NASA confirms

NASA confirms that asteroid 2009 FF is heading towards Earth. The space rock is about 490 feet wide. It travels at 28,916 miles per hour.

A massive 100-foot asteroid is on a collision course with Earth today, NASA confirms

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A massive 100-foot asteroid is on a collision course with Earth today, NASA confirms

NASA confirms asteroid 2025 QV9 is on track. The rock measures approximately 100 feet wide. It travels at a high speed of 10,319 miles per hour.

NASA confirms a massive 100-foot asteroid is approaching Earth at high speed on September 10

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NASA confirms a massive 100-foot asteroid is approaching Earth at high speed on September 10

Asteroid 2025 QV9 is roughly 100 feet wide. It travels at 10,319 miles per hour.

A giant 110-foot asteroid is heading towards Earth at high speed today, NASA warns

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A giant 110-foot asteroid is heading towards Earth at high speed today, NASA warns

NASA has confirmed asteroid 2025 OG1 is travelling towards Earth. The rock measures nearly 110 feet in size and is moving at 9,343 miles per hour.

Blood Moon 2025: Why the Moon glows red during a total lunar eclipse

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Blood Moon 2025: Why the Moon glows red during a total lunar eclipse

A total lunar eclipse happens when the moon moves into Earth's darkest shadow, the umbra.

520-million-year-old Cambrian larva fossil preserves brain, nerves and gut in astonishing detail

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520-million-year-old Cambrian larva fossil preserves brain, nerves and gut in astonishing detail

The fossil, described as Youti yuanshi, was found in Yunnan, China. It belonged to an ancient arthropod from the Cambrian Period.

A massive 71-foot asteroid will pass by Earth today at high speed, NASA confirms

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A massive 71-foot asteroid will pass by Earth today at high speed, NASA confirms

Astronomers are tracking asteroid 2025 QD8, a space rock passing close to Earth on 3 September.

NASA tracks a massive 43-foot asteroid on a collision course with Earth today

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NASA tracks a massive 43-foot asteroid on a collision course with Earth today

NASA is tracking an asteroid measuring about 43 feet wide, travelling at 18,583 miles per hour

September 2025 skywatching events: From Blood Moon to solar eclipse, here's what to watch in the sky

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September 2025 skywatching events: From Blood Moon to solar eclipse, here's what to watch in the sky

From eclipses painting the sky red to Saturn glowing at its brightest, September 2025 offers rare celestial shows that promise to keep skywatchers awake through the month.

A giant 180-foot asteroid to zoom past Earth today at a speed of 39,205 mph, NASA confirms

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A giant 180-foot asteroid to zoom past Earth today at a speed of 39,205 mph, NASA confirms

NASA confirmed the space rock, measuring about 180 feet wide, will pass on 29 August. It will come within 2,810,000 miles of Earth while travelling at 30,205 miles per hour.

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