In a recent study, a computer ran a “machine learning” software program called the Deflector Selector. It was fed millions of simulations of asteroids careening towards Earth. Each one resulted in either the asteroid hitting or missing the Earth.
Space Scoop Archive
Jun 23rd: Asteroids’ Distant Cousin Discovered
May 26th: Black Hole Spin Turns-up the Radio
Astronomers just found a new way to turn up the radio: never mind spinning the volume knob, try spinning an SMBH, a supermassive black hole!
Mar 28th: Gravity: The Force Awakens
Do you know this phrase? “What goes up must come down”, but have you ever stopped to think about why? The answer is ‘gravity’.
Mar 24th: They Grow Up So Fast: Stellar Growth Spurts
Have you ever had a growth spurt? Maybe you kids have been making regular trips to stores to replace shoes that have become too tight or trousers that are too short?
Feb 24th: Flashing Lights in Jupiter’s Sky
Nature offers an even more impressive light show. Thanks to Earth’s magnetic fields and the violent explosions of energy on our Sun, we have the “aurora”. And Jupiter has one too!
Jan 23rd: Our Nearest Star is Looking More and More Familiar
Dec 29th: The Star That Would Not Die
Just like all good stories, the life of a star has a beginning, a middle and an end. But not with this star!