EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 52 MIN
What Stops An Asteroid From Smashing Into Earth?
from The Curiosity Desk · host GBH News
Asteroids careening toward Earth – not ideal. MIT Professors Julien de Wit, Richard Binzel, and research scientist Artem Burdanov explain how their work will help prevent it from happening.And, calling balls and strikes with GBH reporter Esteban Bustillos. He explains how baseball’s new ABS system allows certain players to challenge calls they don’t like. Plus, our the best of a classic genre, baseball movies. Edgar talks with writer Noah Gittell in this interview from our archives. ---------Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.
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Asteroids careening toward Earth – not ideal. MIT Professors Julien de Wit, Richard Binzel, and research scientist Artem Burdanov explain how their work will help prevent it from happening. And, calling balls and strikes with GBH reporter Esteban Bustillos. He explains how baseball’s new ABS system allows certain players to challenge calls they don’t like. Plus, our the best of a classic genre, baseball movies. Edgar talks with writer Noah Gittell in this interview from our archives. --------- Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.
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