impact

In fact, not only the big ones, but even more recent smaller ones appear to be the results of multiple objects - even tens of thousands per event! Click the title for more.

Signs of the Times reports that governments don't want to increase spending on NEO tech/programs because it would cost more than the damage that might be done by an object exploding/impacting. The real frequency of atmospheric explosions and meteor impacts is much higher than is reported. Surprised? Even if you aren't, click the title for more.

Good news? New Scientist reports that a University of Oslo researcher ran sims of a 200 meter asteroid hitting Earth in an area of the ocean 5 km. deep. While the news is better than what was believed before, it's not all roses. Click the title to learn more.