Episode
Astronomy and toxicology converge at Caltech
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- The Science Show
- Published
- Mar 6, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3276
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Summary
When raised lead levels were noticed in Los Angeles last year, a chemist — who usually examines asteroids — quickly saw that the fires that ravaged the region in January 2025 were to blame.