"New Assessment: 'God of Chaos' Asteroid Apophis Unlikely to Hit Earth"

Scientists have updated the chances of the asteroid Apophis impacting Earth, revealing that it will pass within 40,000 kilometers of our planet but will not collide. However, a study has explored the possibility of another asteroid affecting Apophis' trajectory and putting it on a collision course, although such an event is deemed highly unlikely. Despite the low risk, astronomers continue to monitor Apophis closely, recognizing the potential threat posed by asteroids and the importance of studying them for a better understanding of the solar system's history.