'Large-scale devastation': Invisible asteroids pose threat to Earth

Researchers at Sao Paulo State University have identified a hidden population of asteroids that current telescopes are unable to detect, posing a significant threat to Earth.

• Valerio Carruba, an astronomer at Sao Paulo State University (UNESP), reported that certain asteroids are undetectable due to their unique rotation and light curve characteristics influenced by sunlight.
• The study reveals that these invisible asteroids could potentially collide with Earth, underscoring the need for improved detection methods beyond current telescopic technology.
• Gaia, a space observatory launched by the European Space Agency, has been instrumental in mapping asteroids, but it still fails to identify many of these dangerous objects.
• Carruba's research highlights the gap in current asteroid monitoring systems, indicating that many potentially hazardous asteroids remain overlooked and untracked.