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Person Place Thing featuring astrophysicist Dr. Moiya McTier

Dr. Moiya McTier
Dr. Moiya McTier
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This young astronomer studied astrophysics and folklore and now researches places in our galaxy where livable planets are most likely to form. She’s as rational as the next astrophysicist but acknowledges an early enthusiasm: “I spent way too long, countless hours as a child, trying to move things with my mind, or control fire or the weather.” The making of a scientist.