It's Safe To Nuke An Asteroid After All

from The Last Show with David Cooper · host David Cooper

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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