NASA's First Mission to Defend Earth from Asteroids

Stefano Massini's new dramatic work explores the complex legacy of five Hungarian Jewish scientists, including Robert Oppenheimer and Edward Teller, who contributed to the Manhattan Project during World War II, raising questions about whether their invention prevented disaster or initiated it. Meanwhile, the film 'The World's End,' part of the 'Three Flavours Cornetto' trilogy, features a comedic take on an alien invasion, alongside an engaging short film 'Side Quests' by local filmmakers. In sports, Deb McMullen, a respected coach of East Greenwich High School's field hockey team, bids farewell after leading her team to numerous championships, marking the end of an era as they lost the state finals to Moses Brown. Lastly, NASA is actively addressing the real threat of asteroid collisions through its recent planetary defense mission, as detailed in the new book by science journalist Dr. Robin George Andrews, 'How to Kill an Asteroid.' These narratives reflect diverse themes of legacy, humor, sportsmanship, and scientific vigilance in contemporary society.