Rodent Regatta

As brilliant as we’ve become in matters technical, the world’s condition shows us how far we must go to live well on this globe with peace of mind. How quickly the unexpected can blindside us. From the World Trade Center to the four-way stop near your home to an asteroid that goes undetected, life can turn quickly.

Asteroid’s near-miss with Earth. A space rock big enough to cause widespread devastation just misses Earth – and detection [New Scientist]