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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 19 MIN

Artemis Splashdown; Microplastic Oops; Ancient Eyes on Heads

from The Last Show with David Cooper · host David Cooper

Astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ joins David and covers the following science news stories: The Artemis II splashdown⁠ and ⁠how it will endure intense heat during re-entry⁠; Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment, and the culprit is lab gloves⁠; and Our modern vision evolved from an ancient one‑eyed worm creature⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Astrophysics professor ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ joins David and covers the following science news stories: The Artemis II splashdown⁠ and ⁠how it will endure intense heat during re-entry⁠; Scientists may be overestimating the amount of microplastics in the environment, and the culprit is lab gloves⁠; and Our modern vision evolved from an ancient one‑eyed worm creature⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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