The sudden flyby of an asteroid shows a blind spot in planetary threat detection
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The discovery of an asteroid the size of a pickup truck just days before it passed Earth Thursday that, although posing no threat to humans, highlights a blind spot in our ability to predict those who could. It actually causes harm, say astronomers. For years, NASA has prioritized detecting asteroids much larger …
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