Why the world didn't end on December 21, 2012
In short: As internet rumors of a looming apocalypse reached a fever pitch in late 2012, NASA took to social media to provide some perspective. This video captures a live discussion between scientists and the public to debunk myths about fictional planets and celestial events.
During November 2012, online narratives regarding the fictional planet Nibiru and predictions of a global catastrophe gained significant traction. To address these rumors, NASA hosted a Google+ Hangout featuring a diverse panel of experts, including astrobiologists, asteroid scientists, heliophysicists, and astrophysicists.
The discussion aimed to clarify that while December 21, 2012, was a notable date for many online theorists, it was simply another winter solstice. The event served as a bridge between scientific communication and public curiosity, featuring experts from NASA's Ames Research Center, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Marshall Space Flight Center, and Headquarters.
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