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
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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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