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Could asteroid 2024 YR 4 hit the Moon? And it’s way past time to take space debris seriously

Could asteroid 2024 YR 4 hit the Moon? And it’s way past time to take space debris seriously

Space is dangerous, y’all

Philip Plait
Philip Plait
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Gamma rays seen from lightning may finally be explained
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Gamma rays seen from lightning may finally be explained

Lightning is Earth’s own natural particle accelerator

Philip Plait
Philip Plait
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INCREDIBLE SPACE PHOTO: The lunar eclipse seen from the Moon!

INCREDIBLE SPACE PHOTO: The lunar eclipse seen from the Moon!

Also, come see me at GalaxyCon in Richmond, Virginia, March 27-29!

Philip Plait
Philip Plait
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Standing Up For Science; Mud Volcano FROM SPAAAAACE

Standing Up For Science; Mud Volcano FROM SPAAAAACE

The national rally was fantastic, but the attacks won’t stop

Philip Plait
Philip Plait