Rick Binzel

In this engaging conversation, Rick Binzel, a planetary science professor from MIT and creator of the Torino Scale, joins Neil deGrasse Tyson and Chuck Nice. They delve into the likelihood of asteroid impacts on Earth, explaining how the Torino Scale assesses these hazards. Rick shares insights from recent asteroid sample returns and discusses the ongoing search for Planet 9. The trio also explores the NASA mission OSIRIS-APEX and the urgent implications of asteroids like Apophis, blending humor with vital scientific discoveries.