Summary
In this episode of StarTalk Cosmic Queries, the hosts and guest discuss the importance of studying asteroids and comets in understanding the formation of planets and the origins of life. They also delve into the recent discovery of an interstellar object named 'Oumuamua and the possibilities it presents for studying other star systems. The podcast includes discussions on the composition of comets, the limitations of the defense system in identifying near-Earth asteroids, and the potential implications of panspermia. The hosts also touch on the unusual behavior of 'Oumuamua and the humorous theories surrounding its cylindrical shape. Overall, the episode highlights the ongoing mysteries and excitement of space exploration.
