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Astrophysics professor Jesse Rogerson reports on science news with the following stories:
Study shows some bottled water is worse than tap for microplastics;
A high-sugar breakfast may trigger a 'rest and digest' state that dampens cognitive focus;
Simulation suggests it may be safe to nuke an earthbound asteroid after all; and
Microbes in Fukushima found surprisingly unscathed by radiation.
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