Should We Be Worried About Asteroid Apophis?
Update: 2025-08-21
Description
The episode focuses on the potential existential threat posed by asteroids and comets, using a hypothetical impact event involving the asteroid Apophis in 2029 as a narrative framework. It explores the scientific realities of near-Earth objects, including their detection, orbital mechanics, and the Yarkovsky effect, which can subtly alter their paths. The discussion also examines the societal consequences of such an event and highlights our current and developing planetary defense capabilities.
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