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Astronomy => In the Media... => Topic started by: Rick on Aug 29, 2008, 14:50:14

Title: Aussie has answer to save Earth from asteroid attack
Post by: Rick on Aug 29, 2008, 14:50:14
An PhD student with the University of Queensland's School of Engineering has won top prize in an international competition for her plan to wrap a giant asteroid with reflective sheeting to prevent a collision with the Earth.

More: http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/08/24/aussie_saves_earth_from_meteorite_collision_catastrophe/
Title: Re: Aussie has answer to save Earth from asteroid attack
Post by: Carole on Aug 29, 2008, 23:06:49
Strewth
Title: Re: Aussie has answer to save Earth from asteroid attack
Post by: Ian on Aug 29, 2008, 23:36:09
:)

I'm just surprised it didn't include a ute, a slab of tinnies and a fist full of gold Olympic medals. Hang on, they didn't get a fistful this time :D
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