Curiosity Daily Podcast: Slowly Aging Americans, The HAMMER Asteroid Spacecraft, and Elevator Mirrors

Learn about how Americans are aging more slowly than ever; how the HAMMER spacecraft could save our planet from killer asteroids; and why there are mirrors next to elevators.

April 23, 2018

Episode Show Notes:

Americans Are Aging More Slowly Than Ever by Reuben Westmaas

The HAMMER Spacecraft Could Save the World from Killer Asteroids by Elizabeth Howell

There Are Mirrors Next to Elevators for a Specific Reason by Joanie Faletto

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