Save the Shark
Ruthless predators, mindless killers, cannibals…sharks have a terrifying reputation that has little to do with reality. But without them, Earth’s oceans would be at even greater risk than they are now. That’s why scientists want to “rebuild” the ocean.
Asteroid Apocalypse
Can an asteroid be redirected to prevent it from hitting Earth? The success of NASA’s DART mission suggests that, but scientists definitely need to double-check the results. That’s why ESA is launching Hera, a spacecraft packed with gadgets that will collect vast amounts of data to see if deflecting an asteroid is actually possible.
Can AI Cure Loneliness?
Rates of loneliness are increasing around the world. Big tech companies think they have the solution, but can they talk to AI? Really Is it enough to cure loneliness completely?
Professor Brian Cox
Take a behind-the-scenes look at Professor Brian Cox’s epic new TV series The Solar System. We chat with special projects editor Noah Leach about upcoming space missions, filming, failures, and more. Find out why he would be relieved if aliens landed on Earth, and why it’s moons rather than planets where extraterrestrial life could exist.
Plus
- Satellite Collision: Disaster waiting to happen, especially as the number of satellites in orbit increases.
- Climate Tipping Point: Collapsed ice sheets, loss of the Amazon rainforest, melting of permafrost…key parts of the Earth’s climate system are in trouble. Which one could cause disaster first?
- Over-the-Counter Weight Loss Drugs: Would making Ozempic-type drugs available without a prescription prevent people from turning to the black market?
Issue 411 Released on Tuesday, October 15, 2024
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