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asteroids

Hurtling star on a path to clip solar system

Space

Hurtling star on a path to clip solar system

The orange dwarf Gliese 710 has an 86 per cent chance of passing through the Oort cloud around the solar system, sending comets speeding our way

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'Terminator' asteroids could re-form after nuke

Space

'Terminator' asteroids could re-form after nuke

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Dark, dangerous asteroids found lurking near Earth

Space

Dark, dangerous asteroids found lurking near Earth

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Sun's warmth blows comet's icy heart apart

Space

Sun's warmth blows comet's icy heart apart

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Hubble images site of possible asteroid collision

Space

Hubble images site of possible asteroid collision

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Dying stars eat comets for their last supper

Space

Dying stars eat comets for their last supper

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Panel calls for global 'asteroid defence agency'

Space

Panel calls for global 'asteroid defence agency'

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Hidden asteroids are stalking the Earth

Space

Hidden asteroids are stalking the Earth

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Approaching Earth makes asteroids go pale

Space

Approaching Earth makes asteroids go pale

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Trail of dust may point to fresh violence in asteroid belt

Space

Trail of dust may point to fresh violence in asteroid belt

A smashup between two asteroids may explain a mysterious streak of dust that appeared just weeks ago – if so, it would be the first sign of such a collision in modern times

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Space

Solar system may be more compact than thought

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Life

Life in the inner galaxy would be bombarded by comets

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Earth

Our atmosphere came from outer space

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Earth

Dinosaur-killing impact set Earth to broil, not burn

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