Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Stones from the sky: A heaven-sent opportunity to talk about science, Professor Colin Pillinger CBE FRS

Meteorites provide us with samples from distant bodies including asteroids, comets, the moon and ancient stars. Witnesses to the extraordinary event when one is seen to fall from the sky, or anyone finding one on the ground, also have a story to tell. It's a potent mix for science communication, not just by scientists but to scientists. 

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