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

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Published: 2023-12-24T17:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1522

## Resource

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.

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