These are the asteroids to worry about Stephen Hawking thought an asteroid impact posed the greatest threat to life on Earth. Thanks to Kiwico for sponsoring this video. For 50% off your first month of any crate, go to https://kiwico.com/veritasium50 For other potential world ending catastrophes, check out Domain of Science: https://ve42.co/DoS In 2025, we launched the Elements of Truth game on Kickstarter and were thrilled by the response. We’re now in the final stages of production, with Kickstarter rewards shipping soon. If you missed the campaign, you can now pre-order the retail edition through our new website here - https://ve42.co/asteroids Special thanks to: Prof. Dave Jewitt from UCLA Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences Prof. Mark Boslough from Sandia National Labs Scott Manley: https://www.youtube.com/user/szyzyg Ryan Wyatt at Morrison Planetarium Prof. Amy Mainzer Alexandr Ivanov for the opening shot of Chelyabinsk Meteor Maps of Asteroid Impacts —https://ve42.co/Map Time passing animation from Universe Sandbox - http://universesandbox.com/ Opposition Effect — https://ve42.co/Belskaya2000 Belskaya, I. N., & Shevchenko, V. G. (2000). Opposition effect of asteroids. Icarus, 147(1), 94-105. Potentially Hazardous Asteroids — https://ve42.co/Perna2013 Perna, D., Barucci, M. A., & Fulchignoni, M. (2013). The near-Earth objects and their potential threat to our planet. The Astronomy and Astrophysics Review, 21(1), 65. Survey of Potentially Hazardous Asteroids — https://ve42.co/NEOSurvey Population Vulnerability — https://ve42.co/Rumpf2017 Rumpf, C. M., Lewis, H. G., & Atkinson, P. M. (2017). Population vulnerability models for asteroid impact risk assessment. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 52(6), 1082-1102. Size distribution of NEOs — https://ve42.co/Trilling17 Trilling, D. E., Valdes, F., Allen, L., James, D., Fuentes, C., Herrera, D., ... & Rajagopal, J. (2017). The size distribution of near-earth objects larger than 10 m. The Astronomical Journal, 154(4), 170. 2020 NEOWISE Data Release — https://ve42.co/NEOWISE National Research Council Report— https://ve42.co/Defending Board, S. S., & National Research Council. (2010). Defending planet earth: Near-Earth-Object surveys and hazard mitigation strategies. National Academies Press. Tug Boat — https://ve42.co/Schweickart03 Schweickart, R. L., Lu, E. T., Hut, P., & Chapman, C. R. (2003). The asteroid tugboat. Scientific American, 289(5), 54-61. Gravity Tractor 1 — https://ve42.co/Lu05 Lu, E. T., & Love, S. G. (2005). Gravitational tractor for towing asteroids. Nature, 438(7065), 177-178. Laser Ablation — https://ve42.co/Thiry14 Thiry, N., & Vasile, M. (2014). Recent advances in laser ablation modelling for asteroid deflection methods. SPIE Optical Engineering+ Applications, 922608-922608. Yarakovsky Effect — https://ve42.co/Yara DART Mission — https://ve42.co/DART Nuclear 1 — https://ve42.co/Ahrens92 Ahrens, T. J., & Harris, A. W. (1992). Deflection and fragmentation of near-Earth asteroids. Nature, 360(6403), 429-433. Nuclear 2 — https://ve42.co/Bradley10 Bradley, P. A., Plesko, C. S., Clement, R. R., Conlon, L. M., Weaver, R. P., Guzik, J. A., ... & Huebner, W. F. (2010, January). Challenges of deflecting an asteroid or comet nucleus with a nuclear burst. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 1208, No. 1, pp. 430-437). American Institute of Physics. Researched and Written by Petr Lebedev, Jonny Hyman and Derek Muller 3D animations, VFX, SFX, Audio Mixing by Jonny Hyman 2D animation by Ivy Tello Intro animation by Nicolas Pratt With Filming by Raquel Nuno Music from https://epidemicsound.com "Stellar Dance" "Orbit" "That Notebook" "What We Discovered" "Out of Poppies" "Handwriting" Images and video supplied by Getty Images
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Stephen Hawking thought an asteroid impact posed the greatest threat to life on Earth. Thanks to Kiwico for sponsoring this video. For 50% off your first month of any crate, go to https://kiwico.com/veritasium50 For other potential world ending catastrophes, check out Domain of Science: https://ve42.co/DoS In 2025, we launched the Elements of Truth game on Kickstarter and were thrilled by the response. We’re now in the final stages of production, with Kickstarter rewards shipping soon. If you missed the campaign, you can now pre-order the retail edition through our new website here - https://ve42.co/asteroids Special thanks to: Prof. Dave Jewitt from UCLA Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences Prof. Mark Boslough from Sandia National Labs Scott Manley: https://www.youtube.com/user/szyzyg Ryan Wyatt at Morrison Planetarium Prof. Amy Mainzer Alexandr Ivanov for the opening shot of Chelyabinsk Meteor Maps of Asteroid Impacts —https://ve42.co/Map Time passing animation from Universe Sandbox - http://universesandbox.com/ Opposition Effect — https://ve42.co/Belskaya2000 Belskaya, I. N., & Shevchenko, V. G. (2000). Opposition effect of asteroids. Icarus, 147(1), 94-105. Potentially Hazardous Asteroids — https://ve42.co/Perna2013 Perna, D., Barucci, M. A., & Fulchignoni, M. (2013). The near-Earth objects and their potential threat to our planet. The Astronomy and Astrophysics Review, 21(1), 65. Survey of Potentially Hazardous Asteroids — https://ve42.co/NEOSurvey Population Vulnerability — https://ve42.co/Rumpf2017 Rumpf, C. M., Lewis, H. G., & Atkinson, P. M. (2017). Population vulnerability models for asteroid impact risk assessment. Meteoritics & Planetary Science, 52(6), 1082-1102. Size distribution of NEOs — https://ve42.co/Trilling17 Trilling, D. E., Valdes, F., Allen, L., James, D., Fuentes, C., Herrera, D., ... & Rajagopal, J. (2017). The size distribution of near-earth objects larger than 10 m. The Astronomical Journal, 154(4), 170. 2020 NEOWISE Data Release — https://ve42.co/NEOWISE National Research Council Report— https://ve42.co/Defending Board, S. S., & National Research Council. (2010). Defending planet earth: Near-Earth-Object surveys and hazard mitigation strategies. National Academies Press. Tug Boat — https://ve42.co/Schweickart03 Schweickart, R. L., Lu, E. T., Hut, P., & Chapman, C. R. (2003). The asteroid tugboat. Scientific American, 289(5), 54-61. Gravity Tractor 1 — https://ve42.co/Lu05 Lu, E. T., & Love, S. G. (2005). Gravitational tractor for towing asteroids. Nature, 438(7065), 177-178. Laser Ablation — https://ve42.co/Thiry14 Thiry, N., & Vasile, M. (2014). Recent advances in laser ablation modelling for asteroid deflection methods. SPIE Optical Engineering+ Applications, 922608-922608. Yarakovsky Effect — https://ve42.co/Yara DART Mission — https://ve42.co/DART Nuclear 1 — https://ve42.co/Ahrens92 Ahrens, T. J., & Harris, A. W. (1992). Deflection and fragmentation of near-Earth asteroids. Nature, 360(6403), 429-433. Nuclear 2 — https://ve42.co/Bradley10 Bradley, P. A., Plesko, C. S., Clement, R. R., Conlon, L. M., Weaver, R. P., Guzik, J. A., ... & Huebner, W. F. (2010, January). Challenges of deflecting an asteroid or comet nucleus with a nuclear burst. In AIP Conference Proceedings (Vol. 1208, No. 1, pp. 430-437). American Institute of Physics. Researched and Written by Petr Lebedev, Jonny Hyman and Derek Muller 3D animations, VFX, SFX, Audio Mixing by Jonny Hyman 2D animation by Ivy Tello Intro animation by Nicolas Pratt With Filming by Raquel Nuno Music from https://epidemicsound.com "Stellar Dance" "Orbit" "That Notebook" "What We Discovered" "Out of Poppies" "Handwriting" Images and video supplied by Getty Images These are the asteroids to worry about

These are the asteroids to worry about

Black holes—fascinating, mysterious, and incredibly powerful. In this video, we take you on a journey to the most extreme objects in the universe. What if our entire universe itself is inside a black hole? Sounds crazy, but there’s actually amazing scientific evidence for exactly that! We’ll also explore the largest black hole ever discovered—a true cosmic monster. We’ll show you a racing black hole hurtling through the galaxy at unimaginable speeds, and examine the theory that black holes could be wormholes or even gateways to other universes. Finally, you’ll learn all about white holes—the hypothetical counterparts to black holes. Translated from German - Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHjnuRqSEw8 Sources: NASA / ESA / CERN Want more science and space news? Here's the complete playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQNKjrNGeRbDEMn207dAqjAv1D0KUuuKh Discover the fascinating world of science, current science news and exciting space documentaries in this ultimate playlist! Stay up to date on the latest discoveries in physics, astronomy, biology and technology, as well as groundbreaking research results. Explore the secrets of the universe, black holes, exoplanets and future space missions with high-quality documentaries and analysis. Whether you are interested in astrophysics, quantum mechanics or the latest scientific breakthroughs, you will find a wealth of knowledge and fascinating insights here. Subscribe now and immerse yourself in the world of science! #Science #Space #ScienceNews #Documentary #Science, #Space, #Astronomy, #Universe, #Space travel, #Research, #Physics, #Technology, #spacenews 🚀 SUBSCRIBE TO ASTRO TIM UNIVERSE FOR MORE SPACE KNOWLEDGE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCl7E99NOwX-lHZSeLnPaJeg#science_project 🚀 Here you can get my astronomical books, posters and plush planets: https://www.getdigital.co.uk/shop/astrotim 🚀 Do you have any questions about the video? Just send me an email to astrotim@spiderly.de 🚀You want to discuss astronomy and science with me? Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/63bfhhAtcv Is it HEADING STRAIGHT FOR US? NASA has just made an incredible discovery…

Is it HEADING STRAIGHT FOR US? NASA has just made an incredible discovery…

In this StarTalk Grab Bag discussion, Neil deGrasse Tyson and co-host Chuck Nice explore cosmic mysteries that humanity may not solve within their lifetimes. Neil deGrasse Tyson highlights the unknown cause behind the accelerating expansion of the universe, while Chuck Nice focuses on the possibility of discovering life beyond Earth. Their conversation expands into the philosophical and historical implications of extraterrestrial life, including the story of Giordano Bruno, a 16th-century thinker who argued that stars could host other worlds and life. From 'Scientific Martyrs, Life Beyond Our Planet & More! | Cosmic Queries #106": https://youtu.be/5wdEVnuzyqg?si=Fb2RntWE950jlf8g Get the StarTalk book, 'To Infinity and Beyond: A Journey of Cosmic Discovery' on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3PL0NFn Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/startalkradio FOLLOW or SUBSCRIBE to StarTalk: Twitter: http://twitter.com/startalkradio Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StarTalk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startalk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@neildegrassetyson We’re Close…

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Seismic Activity EXPLODES as Solar Impact Looms and 3I/ATLAS Closes In 💥

The European Space Agency has just captured new images of 3I/ATLAS, the mysterious interstellar object currently passing near Mars. These photos reveal unusual brightness patterns and polarization levels never before recorded in a comet, leaving scientists rethinking what they know about how such objects form and behave. With a mass estimated in the billions of tons and an orbit aligned almost perfectly with the solar system’s plane, 3I/ATLAS continues to challenge existing models of interstellar travel. Researchers are analyzing this new data to better understand its strange gas emissions, unusual composition, and what they could tell us about the space between stars. In this video, we break down the latest ESA observations, what they really show, and why this discovery could reshape how we think about interstellar visitors. 👉 Check out more videos about our Universe. What if our universe isn’t as young as we thought? The James Webb Telescope has just revealed galaxies that defy every law of cosmology a discovery scientists are calling “impossible.” Watch the full analysis in this video "James Webb Just Found the Impossible Beyond the Dark Ages": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkGrYIIofxY&t=389s V I D E O T O W A T C H N E X T : Three secret technologies that will change the world - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msCArjEcdDc&t=2s ___________________________________ Copyright Disclaimer We do not fully own the material compiled in this video. It belongs to individuals or organizations that deserve respect. We use under: Copyright disclaimer section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976. "fair use" is allowed for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching. scholarships and research. #space #3iatlas #universe #spaceaquarius #esa #nasa ESA Releases 3I/ATLAS Photos While NASA Goes Dark — Here's What They Show

ESA Releases 3I/ATLAS Photos While NASA Goes Dark — Here's What They Show

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In this mind-bending video, we delve into the most shocking footage of time travelers caught on camera! From mysterious figures in old footage to unexplainable anomalies, these incidents have left experts scratching their heads. Watch as we explore these bizarre occurrences and try to uncover the truth behind time travel. Are these people from the future, or is there something more to the story? Don’t miss this incredible journey into the unknown! #timetraveler #caughtoncamera #mysterious #timetravel #unexplained Hosted By: James Naunton: https://www.instagram.com/radikaljimmy/ Edited By: Dalia Y. Channel Producer: Landon Dowlatsingh- https://www.instagram.com/landonproductions/ Set Manager: Chris Stiuso Most Amazing Top 10 Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/mostamazingofficial/ Time Codes: 0:00- Intro 0:20- The Mummy with Adidas Shoes 1:42- The Mike Tyson Fight Guy 3:00- The Woman on the Cell Phone 4:15- Charlie Chaplin’s “Time Traveler” 5:06- The Lab Coat Man 5:43- The Man with a Flip Phone in 1943 6:43- The 1940s Beach Film 7:27- The Swiss Watch 8:20- 1898 Greta Thunberg 8:51- The Time Traveling Hipster For Business Inquiries Contact: mostamazingtop10@gmail.com Time Travelers Caught on Camera Who Can’t Be Explained

Time Travelers Caught on Camera Who Can’t Be Explained

When a colony on the edge of the galaxy finds itself threatened by the armies of the tyrannical Darth Vader, Obi Wan Kenobi, an old man with a mysterious past, seeks out warriors from neighboring planets to take a stand. The farmer, the smuggler, the beastman, the princess, the cyborg, the astromech. Each hailing from different backgrounds, each with something to lose. Together, they are...a new hope. SUPPORT AURALNAUTS: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/auralnauts Stream/Buy Auralnauts Music: https://ffm.bio/auralnauts One time donation (Paypal): https://bit.ly/3bxY0h5 CREDITS: Star Wars is property of Disney Written, edited and mixed by Craven M. Respeecher Vocal Effects - Lord Edmund Bryll CAST Darth Vader - Monty Emperor - Monty C3PO - Auralnauts Craven and Lord Edmund Bryll #starwars #snydercut #comedy Zack Snyder's STAR WARS: Part 1 – A New Hope

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A new NASA and Durham University simulation puts forth a different theory of the Moon’s origin – the Moon may have formed in a matter of hours, when material from the Earth and a Mars sized-body were launched directly into orbit after the impact. The simulations used in this research are some of the most detailed of their kind, operating at the highest resolution of any simulation run to study the Moon’s origins or other giant impacts. Learn more: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/ames/lunar-origins-simulations Credit: NASA/Durham University/Jacob Kegerreis Music Provided by Universal Production Music: Genosequence by Alessandro Rizzo. This video can be downloaded from the NASA Image and Video Library at: https://images.nasa.gov/details-ARC-20221004-AAV3443-MoonOrigin-Social-NASAWeb-1080p NASA's Ames Research Center is located in California's Silicon Valley. Follow us on social media to hear about the latest developments in space, science, technology, and aeronautics. Facebook https://www.facebook.com/nasaames​ Twitter https://twitter.com/nasaames​ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nasaames New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon’s Origin

New Supercomputer Simulation Sheds Light on Moon’s Origin

Has time travel existed for centuries? See more in this compilation from Ancient Aliens. Watch your favorite episodes of Ancient Aliens on The HISTORY Channel website at http://history.com/schedule. #HISTORY #AncientAliens Find out more about the show and watch full episodes on our site: https://histv.co/AncientAliens "Ancient Aliens" explores the controversial theory that extraterrestrials have visited Earth for millions of years. Don't miss a video! Subscribe NOW: https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY?sub_confirmation=1 Chapters: 0:00 Einstein's Theories and the Possibility of Time Travel 5:25 Ancient Time Travel Legends Around the World 8:25 The Egyptian Goddess Isis and the Star Sirius 10:59 Modern Laser Defense Systems and Tesla's Legacy 14:19 Ronald Mallett's Time Machine and Einstein-Rosen Bridges ABOUT THE HISTORY CHANNEL: The HISTORY® Channel, a division of A+E Global Media, is the premier destination for historical storytelling. From best-in-class documentary events, to a signature slate of industry leading nonfiction series and premium fact-based scripted programming, The HISTORY® Channel serves as the most trustworthy source of informational entertainment in media. FOLLOW HISTORY CHANNEL: Watch Full Episodes: https://www.history.com/videos Sign Up For History Emails: https://www.history.com/emails/sign-up Browse Topical Videos: https://www.history.com/topics Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HISTORY/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/history TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@history X: https://twitter.com/history YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of The HISTORY® Channel. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 The HISTORY® Channel Ancient Aliens: Shocking Evidence of TIME TRAVEL?! | History https://www.youtube.com/@HISTORY/ Ancient Aliens: Shocking Evidence of TIME TRAVEL?! | History

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Watch a SpaceX Falcon 9 first descend to a landing zone in Florida on Aug. 4, 2024 after launching Northrop Grumman's Cygnus spacecrraft. Credit: SpaceX | edited by Space.com''s [Steve Spaleta](https://x.com/stevespaleta) SpaceX booster's sonic boom and touchdown in Florida – See and hear it!

SpaceX booster's sonic boom and touchdown in Florida – See and hear it!

In 1919, Arthur Eddington led an expedition to observe a total solar eclipse, confirming that light passing near the Sun is deflected due to its gravity. This observation supported Einstein's theory of general relativity, which differs from Newton's laws by predicting that massive objects warp spacetime, affecting the path of light. Einstein resolved a paradox wherein photons traveling different distances (AB vs. CD) near a massive object like the Sun reach their destination simultaneously. According to special relativity, light's speed is constant, so photons traveling a shorter path (CD) should take less time. However, in general relativity, the presence of a massive object causes time to slow down, an effect called gravitational time dilation. To visualize this, imagine spacetime as a cylinder that, when influenced by a massive object, flares into a cone. Clocks lower in the gravitational field (closer to the cone's wide base) tick slower than those higher up, explaining why time passes differently at different altitudes. This effect has been experimentally confirmed, such as with atomic clocks on airplanes running faster than those on the ground. Gravitational time dilation can be visualized by imagining two ants, one higher (A) and one lower (B) on the cone. Both move through spacetime at the same speed, but B's clock ticks slower due to the cone's shape. Thus, B ages slower than A. This curvature of spacetime not only affects the flow of time but also creates gravity. Objects naturally follow the curved paths in spacetime, leading them to fall towards massive bodies. A stationary object's path in curved spacetime slopes toward the massive body, causing it to fall, illustrating that gravity is the manifestation of curved spacetime geometry. This explains why an object falls faster as it moves closer to a massive body and why, hypothetically, an object falling infinitely would reach the speed of light due to the extreme curvature of spacetime. How does the curvature of spacetime create gravity?

How does the curvature of spacetime create gravity?

Astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi breaks down what this scientific breakthrough could mean for future space exploration. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_Ma8oQLmSM SUBSCRIBE to ABC NEWS: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Watch More on http://abcnews.go.com/ LIKE ABC News on FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/abcnews FOLLOW ABC News on TWITTER: https://twitter.com/abc #ABCNLUpdate #science #technology #CalTech #Astronomy #Astrophysics #space #wormhole Scientists at Cal Tech develop 'baby wormhole' l ABCNL

Scientists at Cal Tech develop 'baby wormhole' l ABCNL

In a monumental discovery that challenges our understanding of the universe, the James Webb Space Telescope has detected evidence of an advanced civilization on Proxima B. Situated within the habitable zone of Proxima Centauri, this exoplanet has long been a target of interest due to its potential for harboring life. The telescope's advanced sensors have picked up unmistakable signals indicating technological activity beyond anything previously observed. These include complex patterns of electromagnetic emissions and potentially artificial structures on the planet's surface. Scientists and astronomers are reeling with excitement and cautious optimism as they analyze the implications of this discovery. The detection of an advanced civilization on Proxima B opens up profound questions about the nature of extraterrestrial life, its evolution, and its societal development beyond our solar system. The James Webb Telescope's role in this discovery highlights its unparalleled capability to probe distant worlds with unprecedented precision and sensitivity. This breakthrough not only expands our cosmic perspective but also ignites a new era of exploration and inquiry into the vast diversity of potential civilizations that may exist throughout the cosmos. As researchers delve deeper into the data and continue observations of Proxima B, they aim to unravel the mysteries surrounding this newfound civilization and its place in the greater tapestry of the universe. This momentous revelation marks a significant leap forward in our quest to understand our place in the universe and the potential for intelligent life beyond Earth. James Webb Telescope Just Detected an Advanced Civilization on Proxima B

James Webb Telescope Just Detected an Advanced Civilization on Proxima B

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Scary Sounds in Space 2

The Clearest Image Of Proxima B Released By The James Webb Telescope Is Here Dive into the depths of space exploration as we unravel the mysteries of this potentially habitable world, sparking new questions about extraterrestrial life and our place in the cosmos. 🌍👽 The Clearest Image Of Proxima B Released By The James Webb Telescope Is Here

The Clearest Image Of Proxima B Released By The James Webb Telescope Is Here