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Asteroid Impact Risk Surpasses Rabies, Study Reveals

8/7/2025

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A groundbreaking study by physicist Carrie Nugent reveals that while the odds of dying from an asteroid impact are lower than car accidents, they surpass the risk posed by rabies. This research sheds light on the often-overlooked dangers of asteroids, helping us grasp their true threat in the grand scheme of rare fatalities.

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A groundbreaking study by physicist Carrie Nugent reveals that while the odds of dying from an asteroid impact are lower than car accidents, they surpass the risk posed by rabies. This research sheds light on the often-overlooked dangers of asteroids, helping us grasp their true threat in the grand scheme of rare fatalities.