Telescope operator, asteroid hunter, photographer, storm chaser and programmer are just some of his credentials—Rankin even has an ancient marine reptile named after him, a plesiosaur that he ...

The asteroid Apophis, also known as 99942 Apophis, will have its historic close approach to Earth on Friday, the 13th of ...

A newly detected asteroid, known as 2025 SC79, has sparked global attention due to its massive size and potential impact risk ...