Near-Earth asteroid was once part of the moon, scientists say. And now they’ve found the crater it left behind – CNN

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. CNN  —  An unusual asteroid traveling near Earth is thought to be a chunk of the moon, but exactly how it ended up zooming through the solar system has remained a mystery. Now, researchers say they’ve […]

Scientists forewarn timing of `triple whammy extinction` that will eradicate all life from Earth – WION

Scientists have predicted when humankind will witness the “triple whammy extinction” event that will wipe out humans and what will cause it. Experts have warned humanity for years about the impact of global warming. As the temperatures rise, there’s a concern about the world food supply, rising sea levels and regions of Earth becoming too […]

The highest observatory on Earth sits atop Chile’s Andes Mountains — and it’s finally open – Space.com

A new telescope billed as the world’s highest astronomical site is officially open for business. The Japanese University of Tokyo Atacama Observatory, or TAO, which was first conceptualized 26 years ago to study the evolution of galaxies and exoplanets, is perched on top of a tall mountain in the Chilean Andes at 5,640 meters (18,500 […]