Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the history of science and exploration. On June 30, 1908, an asteroid about 65 meters wide collided with Earth’s ...

World Asteroid Day is observed every year on June 30 to raise awareness about asteroids and the potential hazards they pose to Earth. The day aims to educate the public about space science, asteroid ...

Tuesday marks the 10th anniversary of International Asteroid Day. In the decade since the United Nations established the observance, scientists say Earth is better prepared to defend itself from the ...

The day marks the anniversary of a large meteor impact in Siberia on June 30, 1908. This is known as the Tunguska event. As the meteor entered the atmosphere, it exploded several miles above the ...

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