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Asteroid Threat: More Likely to Kill Than Rabies
8/12/2025
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Story summary
- A groundbreaking study by physicist Carrie Nugent uncovers a startling truth: you're statistically more likely to perish from an asteroid impact than from rabies. While asteroid strikes may seem improbable, the research highlights the importance of investing in prevention, urging a shift in funding priorities toward asteroid deflection efforts.
