Day: March 31, 2021
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NASA Analysis: Earth Is Safe From Asteroid Apophis for 100-Plus Years
The near-Earth object was thought to pose a slight risk of impacting Earth in 2068, but now radar observations have ruled that out. After its discovery in 2004, asteroid 99942 Apophis had been identified as one of the most hazardous asteroids that could impact Earth. But that impact assessment changed as astronomers tracked Apophis…
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Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation Marks 10th Anniversary (video)
SARASOTA, Fla., March 30, 2021 – To mark its 10-year anniversary, the National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation is calling on people across the U.S. to take small, daily actions to reduce water waste and promote the sustainability of our nation’s water ecosystems. The challenge, presented by the Wyland Foundation and Toyota, kicks off with…