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Jul 2020
31m 29s

What If the Sun Dimmed Down? - Guest: Em...

Raphael F
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We all know we depend on the Sun, but how much? And what happens to us if the Sun goes down...on us?!  Join Peter and Richard and science communicator and self-described "Space Gal" Emily Calandrelli as we figure out how much our big blue marble depends on that big orange fireball 93 millions miles away. Show notes: https://whatifshow.com/podcast Join host ... Show More
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