219: Breaking the models with Dr. Merrison

Spacepod by Carrie Nugent

Apr 22, 202432:14Science & Medicine

Dr. Jon Merrison talks about the Mars Simulation Laboratory. Here, scientists study what happens in low temperature, low pressure, windy environments. He says visiting scientists often "come to our lab with some idea bas...

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