SpaceX will destroy International Space Station
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Why has SpaceX landed a lucrative Nasa contract to destroy the International Space Station, and what do we know about its replacement? Jake Foster, astronomer at Royal Observatory Greenwich, explains all. What if buildings could act like trees? Well yes according to one of the world’s top architects, with a concept called Urban Sequoia. Kent Jackson is a design partner at Skidmore Owings and Merrill. Kent tells us why sustainable construction is an important fix for the climate crisis, reveals his message to our future Prime Minister and explains what they should be actioning if they win the 2024 election. Also in this episode: Asteroid ‘the size of Mount Everest’ to skim past EarthSatellite image sheds light on how ice and snow in clouds turn into rainXbox 360 classic Dead Rising is back with a "Deluxe Remaster," but fans don’t know how to feel about the protagonist’s new look…  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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