Synopsis

The scenario reads like a Hollywood epic: a lethal asteroid hurtles toward Earth. Yet, the truth is that the inevitable impact of a colossal space rock poses an existential threat to humanity. Sixty-five million years ago, an asteroid extinguished the dinosaurs. Could we be next? This episode examines the looming danger and explores the diverse strategies – ranging from nuclear intervention to innovative technologies – that experts are developing to avert global catastrophe.