EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 20 MIN

The Shortcut to Mars

from The Last Show with David Cooper · host David Cooper

Astrophysics professor⁠ Jesse Rogerson⁠ covers the following science news stories: Social media use may reflect stress relief and belonging more than habit⁠; Pentagon begins release of UFO files⁠; Frozen desert in Antarctica offers a glimpse into one of the harshest and most Mars-like environments on Earth⁠; and Asteroid trajectory data could help design faster Mars missions cutting the round-trip travel time to under a year⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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