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A nuclear blast could save Earth from an asteroid, but there's a catch
ScienceDailySunday, November 8, 2026 at 10:11 AM
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A nuclear explosion might save Earth from a deadly asteroid, but new research suggests that hitting the wrong side could make the difference between success and disaster.
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- Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. A nuclear explosion might save Earth from a deadly asteroid, but new research suggests that hitting the wrong side could make the difference between success and disaster.
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A nuclear explosion might save Earth from a deadly asteroid, but new research suggests that hitting the wrong side could make the difference between success and disaster.
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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.
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