With thousands of new asteroids being discovered and many more still waiting to be found, it may only be a matter of time before one causes catastrophic destruction. Jeremy explores both the scientific opportunities and potential dangers of asteroids with Brad Tucker. He also speaks with Simon Holland about the likelihood of an impact event and how we could protect Earth from future threats.
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