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    Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth?

    Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth?

    FromSeeking A Scientist

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    Can we stop an asteroid from hitting Earth?

    FromSeeking A Scientist

    ratings:
    Length:
    33 minutes
    Released:
    Apr 15, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    Asteroids heading straight for planet Earth aren’t just a scenario out of a Hollywood thriller. Luckily, scientists around the world have long been preparing for such an “Armageddon” scenario.Kate The Chemist speaks with Nancy Chabot, one of the leaders behind NASA’s planetary defense missions, about destroying asteroids in space before they reach our atmosphere.
    Released:
    Apr 15, 2024
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Titles in the series (9)

    The future is scary, but it doesn’t have to be! Host Dr. Kate Biberdorf (aka Kate the Chemist) is seeking scientists to guide us into the great unknown. From fungus zombies to feeling young forever, we’re puzzling out what our world could look like — and how we can get ready. A podcast from KCUR Studios and the NPR Podcast Network. Supported by The Stowers Institute For Medical Research.