Japan's Hayabusa2 spacecraft successfully flew by asteroid Torifune as part of an extended mission. Hours later, China's Tianwen-2 arrived at asteroid Kamoʻoalewa, aiming to collect samples and return them to Earth by late 2027.
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc) is crucial for global climate regulation. Despite its importance, monitoring efforts are underfunded and threatened with discontinuation, particularly due to proposed budget cuts in the US. This lack of data hinders understanding and preparedness for potential climate shifts.
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (Amoc) is vital for global climate regulation. Despite its importance, monitoring efforts are underfunded and at risk of discontinuation, particularly due to proposed budget cuts in the US, leaving society unprepared for potential drastic climate shifts.
Two near-Earth asteroids, 2026 LD (52m) and 2026 KM3 (34m), to pass Earth on June 9 at safe distances of 1.14M km and 2.35M km, respectively, contributing to planetary defence system refinements.
