Season 3 · Episode 670
It's Safe To Nuke An Asteroid After All
The Last Show with David Cooper
February 7, 202619m 57s
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Show Notes
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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