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Back to EpisodesIt's Safe To Nuke An Asteroid After All
Season 3
Episode 670
Published 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson reports on science news with the following stories:
- Study shows some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics;
- A high-sugar breakfast may trigger a 'rest and digest' state that dampens cognitive focus;
- Simulation suggests it may be safe to nuke an earthbound asteroid after all; and
- Microbes in Fukushima found surprisingly unscathed by radiation.
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