The Universe (2007)

S03E08 Stopping Armageddon

Imagine a scenario straight out of a Hollywood film: a lethal asteroid is hurtling toward Earth. In reality, it’s not just fiction; a massive space rock could soon endanger life as we know it. After all, an asteroid was responsible for the extinction of the dinosaurs sixty-five million years ago. Are we facing a similar fate? This episode delves into the peril we face and examines various solutions experts are suggesting to avert catastrophe, ranging from nuclear options to innovative technologies.