Episode

216: Right and wrong theories in planetary science with Prof. McKinnon

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Spacepod
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Dec 24, 2023
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Summary

Professor Bill McKinnon, 2023 recipient of the Kuiper Prize, reflects on his career as a planetary scientist. He tells us about a theory of his that was proven right, one that was proven wrong, and what he thinks might be proven wrong in the future.