Learn about how scientists predict whether an asteroid will hit our planet. Then, learn about at least one reason to get excited about math, from popular mathematics writer and Cornell University Professor Steven Strogatz.

In this podcast, Cody Gough and Ashley Hamer discuss the following story from Curiosity.com about how scientists predict whether an asteroid will hit Earth: https://curiosity.im/32UduSd

Additional resources from Steven Strogatz:

• “Infinite Powers: How Calculus Reveals the Secrets of the Universe” on Amazon — https://amazon.com
• Additional publications — https://amazon.com
• Steven Strogatz official website — http://www.stevenstrogatz.com/
• Cornell University profile — https://math.cornell.edu/steven-strogatz
• Google Scholar profile — https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=FxyRWlcAAAAJ
• Follow @stevenstrogatz on Twitter — https://twitter.com/stevenstrogatz

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Find episode transcript here: https://curiosity-daily-4e53644e.simplecast.com/episodes/steven-strogatz-helps-you-get-excited-about-math-plus-how-scientists-predict-asteroid-impacts

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