What happens if we nuke 3I/ATLAS? Why scientists say deflection, not destruction, is the key to safely steering comets away from Earth

Interstellar visitor 3I/ATLAS is passing Earth. Scientists have studied using nuclear explosions to deflect comets. The goal ...
Space.com

Is Earth 'on the brink'? 2024 was likely our planet’s hottest year in 125,000 years

2024 may have been Earth's hottest year in at least 125,000 years, according to a grim climate report published Wednesday (Oct. 29) that describes our world as "on the brink" and warns its "vital ...
Grist

Scientists have a dire new warning about the state of the planet

Recent climatic developments "mark the beginning of a grim new chapter for life on Earth," but it's not too late for radical ...
The Debrief

Ancient Solar Storms Played a Key Role in the Emergence of Life on Earth, New Study Suggests

New research reveals how powerful coronal mass ejections may have been essential to the rise of life on planet Earth.
Live Science

22 of Earth's 34 'vital signs' are flashing red, new climate report reveals — but there's still time to act

Earth's systems are nearing tipping points that could plunge the planet into a "hothouse" regime — but there's still time to ...