Scientists simulate a nuclear bomb's impact on an approaching asteroid using AI, discovering potential deflection or fragmentation to avert disaster. Continue reading for more details.
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In February 2013, an asteroid about the size of a house punched its way through Earth’s atmosphere and broke apart over the city of Chelyabinsk, Russia. The blast was so strong, it left a bright streak in the skies and triggered a powerful shockwave, shattering glass and resulting in the injury of over a 1,000 people.