Asteroid Day at 10: Planetary defense has improved, but scientists warn more monitoring is needed
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Briana Alvarado, Matthew Glasser
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The article marks the 10th anniversary of International Asteroid Day, established by the UN to raise awareness about planetary defense. Scientists say Earth is better prepared than a decade ago to detect and potentially deflect dangerous asteroids, but warn that current monitoring systems are insufficient. Experts call for more telescopes and observation capabilities to track near-Earth objects, emphasizing that without continued vigilance, a catastrophic impact is inevitable. The piece highlights progress made in asteroid detection technology and international cooperation while underscoring the urgent need for expanded sky surveillance.
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· 2 pulledThere's an 100% chance that if we don't do something, a dangerous asteroid will hit and people will be hurt and killed.
People will be hurt and killed if we're not vigilant, scientists warn.
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