Sixty-six million years ago, the Cretaceous period ended. Dinosaurs disappeared, along with around 90% of all species on Earth. The patterns and causes of this extinction have been debated since palaeontology began. Was it a slow, inevitable decline, or did the end come quickly, driven by a sudden, unpredictable disaster? Georges Cuvier, working in the early 19th century, was one of the first palaeontologists. He believed that geological catastrophes, or “revolutions”, drove waves of sudden exti
An Apollo group asteroid is on its way towards Earth and may make a close approach to the planet soon, according to NASA. Know its speed, distance, size and other details.
An Apollo group asteroid is expected to make its closest approach to Earth today, August 20. According to details revealed by NASA, it is hurtling toward the planet and will get very close!