Pamela and Fraser discuss the implications of COVID-19 and it’s changes on the world, and what we all can do during this time.

Fraser Cain
Universe Today
Dr. Pamela Gay
CosmoQuest
Pamela and Fraser discuss the implications of COVID-19 and it’s changes on the world, and what we all can do during this time.
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