How do asteroids spin in space? The answer could help us prevent a catastrophic Earth impact

From how space rocks wobble to where to hit them, scientists are learning the fine art of asteroid deflection — and it could ...
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New Research Says ADHD’s Wandering Mind May Be a Secret Engine for Creativity

New research shows ADHD’s mind wandering boosts creativity, revealing how deliberate thought drift drives innovation.
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Analysis Of Near-Earth Asteroid Bennu Sheds New Light On The Origins Of Our Solar System

The post Analysis Of Near-Earth Asteroid Bennu Sheds New Light On The Origins Of Our Solar System first on TwistedSifter. 4.6 ...
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Rowan's first geology head works on space case

GLASSBORO - Dr. Harold Connolly will wait seven years for his asteroid samples to return from space on a $1 billion mission. In the meantime, the bow-tied geologist and admitted geek, is building a ...

NASA spacecraft grabs sample of rocks from asteroid

A NASA spacecraft touched down on the rugged surface of the Bennu asteroid on Tuesday, grabbing a sample of rocks dating back to the birth of our solar system to bring home.

NASA spacecraft to grab an asteroid sample

A NASA probe orbiting an asteroid over 100 million miles from Earth will make a perilous attempt on Tuesday to snatch a sample from the celestial body’s rocky surface to bring home the space agency’s ...