Armageddon 2040: Nasa identifies new asteroid threat which ‘could hit Earth’ in 30 years’ time – and UN teams are working out how to divert it

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2107654/Nasa-identifies-new-asteroid-threat-hit-Earth-2040–UN-begun-discussing-divert-it.html Asteroid has 1 in 625 chance of hitting Earth UN team debating options including nuclear weapons and ‘steering’ it away with a probe Scientists will measure rock further in 2013 By Rob Waugh Last updated at 3:50 PM on 28th February 2012 It is 460ft wide and soaring through space – on a possible […]