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Jesse Rogerson: Rogue Waves, Flu Expectations, And Cryogenics - January 23, 2026

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Science communicator and astrophysicist ⁠Jesse Rogerson⁠ brings us news stories from the science world:

  • NASA's Artemis 2 moon rocket is on the launch pad⁠;
  • Astronauts splash down to Earth after medical evacuation from space station⁠;
  • Scientists tried to spread the flu, only to discover something unexpected⁠;
  • Gigantic wave in the Pacific (Specific?) was the most extreme 'rogue wave' on record⁠; and
  • Mosquitoes are feeding on us more often and scientists say we're to blame⁠.

    Jesse fields a listener question about cryogenics and long-distance space travel.

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