Algorithm ensnares its first 'potentially hazardous' asteroid

More news about improved detection of near earth objects . . . looking at the photo it is easy to see why they can be difficult to find.

"An asteroid discovery algorithm - designed to uncover near-Earth asteroids for the Vera C. Rubin Observatory's upcoming 10-year survey of the night sky - has identified its first "potentially hazardous" asteroid, a term for space rocks in Earth's vicinity that scientists like to keep an eye on. "

from the linked article April at the end of this article ("NASA releases agency strategy for planetary defense to safeguard Earth")
" 'An asteroid impact with Earth has potential for catastrophic devastation, and it is also the only natural disaster humanity now has sufficient technology to completely prevent,' said Lindley Johnson, NASA's planetary defense officer. 'The release of this NASA strategy steps up NASA's intentions for the next 10 years to ensure the agency works both nationally and internationally to protect our planet for the benefit of all.' "

Hmm . . . "completely prevent"!? Really? That must be an interesting story!