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216: Right and wrong theories in planetary science with Prof. McKinnon

Spacepod by Carrie Nugent

Dec 24, 202325:22Science & Medicine

Professor Bill McKinnon, 2023 recipient of the Kuiper Prize, reflects on his career as a planetary scientist. He tells us about a theory of his that was proven right, one that was proven wrong, and what he thinks might b...

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216: Right and wrong theories in planetary science with Prof. McKinnon is an episode from Spacepod by Carrie Nugent. Professor Bill McKinnon, 2023 recipient of the Kuiper Prize, reflects on his career as a planetary scientist. He tells us a...

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Professor Bill McKinnon, 2023 recipient of the Kuiper Prize, reflects on his career as a planetary scientist. He tells us about a theory of his that was proven right, one that was proven wrong, and what he thinks might be proven wrong in the future.

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