What Geologists Love And Lament About Cult Classic 'The Core'
b'20 years ago, the cult classic movie \'The Core\' was released in theaters. From the start, it\'s clear that science is more a plot device than anything \\u2014 but some scientists love it anyway. Today, Scientist in Residence Regina G. Barber has a friendly laugh with geologist Jackie Caplan-Auerbach about the creative liberties writers took to make the movie\'s plot work.
P.S. We\'re biased here, but we don\'t think you need to have seen the movie to enjoy this episode.
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