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Back to EpisodesJesse Rogerson: Rogue Waves, Flu Expectations, And Cryogenics - January 23, 2026
Season 3
Episode 622
Published 5 months ago
Description
Science communicator and astrophysicist Jesse Rogerson brings us news stories from the science world:
- NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is on the launch pad;
- Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station;
- Scientists tried to spread the flu, only to discover something unexpected;
- Gigantic wave in the Pacific (Specific?) was the most extreme 'rogue wave' on record; and
- Mosquitoes are feeding on us more often and scientists say we're to blame.
Jesse fields a listener question about cryogenics and long-distance space travel.
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