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The Skeptics Guide #883 - Jun 11 2022

The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe

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Exploring the Rise of Self-Driving Cars and Green Bank Observatory

The chapter discusses the potential decrease in cars on the road due to the rise of networked self-driving cars and a car-hailing economy, as well as the challenges of the Green Bank Observatory in West Virginia located in the United States National Radio Quiet Zone. It covers topics such as the sensitivity of radio telescopes to interference, the unique topography shielding the observatory, and the significant scientific discoveries made using the massive Green Bank Telescope.

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