Aussie has answer to save Earth from asteroid attack

[Rick]

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/

[Carole]

Strewth

[Ian]

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