This chapter explores the concept of planetary defense against asteroid threats while humorously speculating on ancient dinosaurs possibly having their own space program. It also examines the catastrophic impact event linked to dinosaurs' extinction and discusses significant scientific discoveries related to asteroid impacts.
What would we do if a life-destroying asteroid was coming our way? Bill Nye and comedian Chuck Nice answer questions about planetary defense, asteroids in space, and sci-fi technology.
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(Originally Aired May 23, 2017)
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