EPISODE · Feb 7, 2026 · 19 MIN
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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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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