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UMSL astronomer discusses stars on public radio

Erika Gibb, assistant professor of physics and astronomy at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, discussed young star systems on the show, “The Best of Our Knowledge,” on WAMC Northeast Public Radio. The show ran March 1.

Gibb, an expert on comets, star formation, astrobiology and general astronomy, discussed whether or not young star systems have the ingredients for life.

Listen to the broadcast here: http://tinyurl.com/yj2935m

Note: Gibb’s interview starts around 10:00:00.


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