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Boffins could use nuclear weapons to destroy 'city killer' asteroid before it hits moon

The 2024 YR4 asteroid dubbed 'city killer' has a small chance of hitting the moon in 2032 - now scientists are looking into ...

Will scientists nuke an asteroid to save the moon? Here's what to know about the plan

Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a chance of hitting the moon. To save it from collision, scientists are considering launching a nuclear ...

NASA studies plan to destroy asteroid with nuclear bombs before it can hit the Moon

Is NASA really planning an Armageddon-style mission near the Moon's orbit? The US space agency, together with astronomers around the world, is considering the best way ...

Nuclear Plan Suggested To Prevent Asteroid Hitting The Moon

A plan by a team of scientists suggests using nuclear explosive devices to prevent an asteroid, 2024 YR4, from striking the moon in 2032.

Grim map reveals what would happen if Putin dropped nuclear bomb on Cambridge

As one of Vladimir Putin's closest allies discussed the possibility of unleashing "the most terrible weapons" against the UK, ...