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S27E43: Galactic Ghosts: Unveiling the Milky Way's Dimmest Satellite System
8 april 2024 · 28 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 43
*The Milky Way's Faintest Star System Unveiled
Astronomers have unveiled the faintest star system known to orbit our Milky Way galaxy, Ursa Major III Unions I. This ancient and elusive star system, reported in the Astrophysical Journal, may be one of the most dark matter-dominated systems discovered, lying just 30,000 light-years away. With only about 60 stars and a mass just 16 times that of the Sun, it challenges our understanding of galaxy formation and the role of dark matter in the cosmos.
*Queensland's Bowen Orbital Spaceport Launches into Action
Australia's space industry takes a giant leap with the official opening of the Bowen Orbital Spaceport in Queensland. Set to host its inaugural launch with Gilmore Space's Ares rocket, the spaceport marks a significant milestone in the nation's commercial space endeavors. Ares, a hybrid propulsion rocket, aims to deliver payloads into low Earth orbit, signifying Australia's re-emergence as a space-launching nation.
*Southern Launch Prepares for Next Milestone in South Australia
Over in South Australia, Southern Launch is gearing up for its next test flight at the Koonibba Test Range. The upcoming mission will test groundbreaking hybrid propulsion technology using paraffin wax and liquid oxygen, which could revolutionize rocket handling. This test serves as a precursor to developing the larger SL-1 orbital launcher, highlighting the range's unique capability for both suborbital experiments and orbital launches.
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S27E42: Martian Oasis: Gale Crater's Watery Past Revealed
5 april 2024 · 47 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 42
*Water's Persistent Presence in Mars' Gale Crater
Mars' Gale Crater may have harbored water far longer than scientists previously believed, challenging our timeline of the Red Planet's arid transformation. New evidence from NASA's Curiosity rover, detailed in the journal Geology, suggests that underground water may have been present in the crater during the latter part of the Hesperian period, 3.7 to 3 billion years ago. This discovery, marked by deformed desert sandstone, hints at a more habitable past and could reshape our search for ancient Martian life.
*The Sun's Spectacular Double Solar Flare
The Sun has unleashed its most powerful eruption since 2017 with a double solar flare event, signaling a ramp-up towards solar maximum. The X1.1-class flare, coupled with a series of M-class flares, has sparked vivid auroral displays and heightened space weather activity. This dynamic solar performance, captured by ESA's SMOS and Swarm satellites, underscores the Sun's influence on Earth's magnetosphere and the importance of real-time space weather monitoring.
*The SR-71 Blackbird's Alleged Successor: The SR-72
Rumors persist of the Pentagon's development of a hypersonic aircraft, the SR-72, potentially succeeding the legendary SR-71 Blackbird. Reports suggest that Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works is behind this classified project, which could reach Mach 6 speeds and revolutionize reconnaissance with its unmanned design. If true, this aircraft could redefine the boundaries of aviation and surveillance technology.
*April Night Skies: Alpha Centauri to the Lyrids Meteor Shower
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S27E41: Earth's Puzzling Past: The Greenlandic Birth of Scandinavian Lands
3 april 2024 · 32 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 41
*The Scandinavian Connection: Born from Greenland's Ancient Crust
In a groundbreaking geological study, scientists have traced the oldest Scandinavian bedrock back to its origins in Greenland, revealing a continental connection dating back 3.75 billion years. Published in the journal Geology, this research uncovers a hidden chapter of Earth's crust beneath Denmark and Scandinavia, suggesting a tectonic detachment from Greenland that predates previous estimates by a quarter of a billion years. The discovery, locked within zircon minerals, not only reshapes our understanding of continental drift but also underscores Earth's uniqueness in the solar system as a cradle for life.
*Blue Origin's Orbital Reef: A Leap Towards Commercial Space Habitats
Blue Origin, in collaboration with Sierra Space, has achieved a significant milestone in the development of the Orbital Reef commercial space station. Under NASA's watchful eye, the project has successfully tested key life support systems essential for sustaining human presence in orbit. With a potential operational date as early as 2027, Orbital Reef aims to provide a voluminous habitat for ten occupants, marking a new era in space exploration and research as the International Space Station approaches retirement.
*Space's Role in Climate Change Monitoring Intensifies
The World Meteorological Organization's latest report delivers a stark reality check, with 2023 witnessing unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases, rising seas, and melting ice. In response, the fleet of Copernicus Sentinel satellites operated by the European Union plays an increasingly vital role in monitoring our changing planet. These eyes in the sky offer critical data, from sea ice dynamics to deforestation, aiding policymakers in crafting strategies to combat the escalating climate crisis.
*Dragon's Bounty: A Resupply Mission Brimming with Scientific Promise
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S27E40: Magnetic Mysteries: Sagittarius A*'s Invisible Force Field Exposed
1 april 2024 · 34 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 40
*Magnetic Mysteries at the Milky Way's Heart
The Event Horizon Telescope has revealed organized magnetic fields swirling at the periphery of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black hole at the Milky Way's core. In a groundbreaking observation, astronomers have captured these fields in polarized light, finding remarkable similarities to the black hole in galaxy M87. This discovery suggests that strong magnetic fields could be a universal trait among black holes, influencing how they interact with their surrounding matter. The study's implications stretch far beyond the iconic Sagittarius A*, offering a glimpse into the enigmatic behavior of black holes and their powerful ejections into space.
*The Birth of Blue Supergiants Through Stellar Mergers
Blue supergiants, some of the universe's most luminous and massive stars, have long puzzled astronomers due to their abundance and solitary nature. A new study posits that these cosmic behemoths, often found alone, could be the result of binary star systems merging. This revelation, derived from simulations and observations in the Large Magellanic Cloud, challenges previous theories and suggests that stellar mergers play a pivotal role in the life cycle of galaxies and their stellar populations.
*Webb Telescope Unveils the Star-Forming Tendrils of NGC 604
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope peeks into NGC 604, a vibrant nursery of star formation within the Triangulum Galaxy, M33. Webb's infrared gaze has uncovered the intricate dance of star birth, highlighting massive blue stars and intricate gas filaments. This detailed view of NGC 604, a region teeming with over 200 massive stars, offers astronomers a rare opportunity to study these celestial giants at a critical stage in their evolution, providing new insights into the complex processes that shape galaxies.
*New Crew Arrives at the International Space Station
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S27E39: Galactic Goliaths: The Einasto Supercluster Unveiled
29 maart 2024 · 25 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 39
*Unveiling the Einasto Supercluster: A Cosmic Behemoth
Astronomers have unveiled one of the most massive superclusters ever observed, a colossal structure named the Einasto Supercluster. Comprising thousands of galaxies and a mass of 20 followed by 15 zeros in stars, this supercluster is a testament to the pioneering work of Jan Oort, whose 95th birthday coincides with the discovery. The Einasto Supercluster, stretching 360 million light-years across, provides new insights into the large-scale structure of the universe, challenging our understanding of galactic evolution and the gravitational forces at play in these vast cosmic metropolises.
*Humans Alter Asteroid's Path and Shape
In a groundbreaking mission, humans have altered the shape and orbit of an asteroid. NASA's DART spacecraft collided with the asteroid moon Dimorphos, not only knocking it off course but also reshaping its entire structure. This kinetic impact demonstration confirms our capability to deflect potentially hazardous asteroids and marks a significant milestone in planetary defense strategies. The aftermath of the collision has been meticulously analyzed, revealing a reshaped Dimorphos with a shorter orbital period and a new, elongated form.
*Hubble's New Glimpse into Jupiter's Stormy Atmosphere
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured stunning new images of Jupiter, offering a fresh perspective on the gas giant's turbulent weather systems. The iconic Great Red Spot, a storm large enough to engulf Earth, is showcased alongside other atmospheric phenomena. Despite its gradual shrinkage and color changes, the Great Red Spot still rages with high-speed winds, interacting with smaller vortices that may be influencing its longevity. Hubble's detailed observations continue to unravel the mysteries of Jupiter's dynamic climate and the forces shaping its grand tempests.
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S27E38: The Final Puzzle Piece: Witnessing Planetary Formation's Endgame
27 maart 2024 · 25 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 38
*Witnessing the Final Stages of Planetary Formation
For the first time, astronomers have captured the end of the planetary formation process, observing the dispersal of gas from a young star's circumstellar disk. The James Webb Space Telescope has provided unprecedented images of the Tchar star system, where a vast gap in its disk suggests we're witnessing the final act in its planetary evolution. The study sheds light on the fate of gas giants and terrestrial planets, revealing the delicate dance of creation that shapes nascent solar systems.
*The Devil's Comet: A Green Spectacle in the Sky
Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, with its distinctive green hue and horned appearance, is making its first visit to the inner solar system in over 70 years. This Mount Everest-sized icy wanderer could grace our skies with its naked-eye visibility as it reaches perihelion this April. Nicknamed the 'Devil's Comet', its cryovolcanic nature promises a celestial show that won't return until 2095.
*The Dust that Doomed Dinosaurs
A new study proposes that fine dust particles from the Chicxulub asteroid impact contributed significantly to the mass extinction event that ended the reign of the non-avian dinosaurs. By blocking photosynthesis and plunging the Earth into a cold, dark winter, this fine dust may have been the final nail in the coffin for many species, reshaping life on our planet forever.
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S27E37: Betelgeuse's Boiling Secret: The Star That Spins Too Fast
26 maart 2024 · 36 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 37
*Betelgeuse's Surprising Spin: A Red Supergiant's Secrets
Astronomers have been intrigued by the rapid rotation of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse, but new insights suggest its seemingly swift spin could be an illusion caused by its boiling surface. The star's dimming, once thought to herald an imminent supernova, turned out to be dust obscuring our view. Located in Orion, Betelgeuse's tumultuous surface, with convective bubbles the size of Earth's orbit, challenges our understanding of stellar dynamics.
*The Moon's Cratered Past: A History Written in Impacts
New research indicates the Moon endured more asteroid and comet bombardments than previously thought, potentially reshaping our knowledge of its geological history. This study reveals that early impacts may have left subtle marks, eluding detection due to a still-cooling lunar surface. As the Moon's magma ocean solidified, these ancient impacts could tell a tale of a dynamic early solar system.
*Rocket Lab's Historic NRO Mission from American Soil
Rocket Lab's Electron rocket has launched its first mission for the National Reconnaissance Office from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The classified NRO-123 mission marks a new chapter for the company, expanding its launch capabilities beyond New Zealand's shores and continuing its streak of delivering payloads to orbit with precision.
*Climate Change Breaks New Records
The World Meteorological Organization reports unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases, warming temperatures, and rising seas, signaling an escalating climate crisis. Despite this, renewable energy sees a significant uptick, offering a beacon of hope amidst the environmental challenges.
*The Rise of Alternative Spirituality Among Women
An increasing number of women are exploring non-traditional spiritual practices, from witchcraft and the occult to tarot and psychic readings. This trend reflects a search for meanin… Lees meer -
S27E36: Neutron Star Mass Mystery: Unlocking the Threshold of Black Holes
22 maart 2024 · 24 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 36
*The Precise Mass of Neutron Stars Unveiled
Astronomers have pinpointed the exact upper mass limit for non-rotating neutron stars, providing a critical piece to the puzzle of black hole evolution. The study, detailed in Physical Review D, reveals that the heaviest non-rotating neutron stars weigh about 2.25 solar masses. This breakthrough in nuclear physics and astrophysics could refine our understanding of the stellar life cycle and the transition from neutron stars to black holes.
*Japan's Aspirations for Private Spaceflight Go Up in Smoke
Japan's first privately operated space launch provider, Space One, faced a fiery setback as its new solid-fuel rocket exploded seconds after liftoff. The ill-fated Karaos rocket, carrying a government test satellite, disintegrated over the Wakayama region, underscoring the harsh realities of space exploration. The incident highlights the challenges faced by emerging private space companies in the competitive launch market.
*NASA's PACE Satellite Embarks on a Climate Odyssey
NASA's PACE satellite has successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to begin its mission of monitoring Earth's changing oceans and atmosphere. The $948 million mission will utilize hyperspectral imaging to study the planet's plankton, aerosols, clouds, and ocean ecosystems with unprecedented detail. PACE aims to enhance weather predictions, track climate change, and uncover the intricate balance of our global environment.
*Dark Matter Data Retrieved from the Stratosphere
NASA's mission to map dark matter around galaxy clusters has been salvaged thanks to an innovative data recovery system from the University of Sydney. Despite a rough landing in Argentina that damaged the balloon-based telescope, the system successfully retrieved over 200GB of valuable data. This mission underscores the innovative approaches to overcoming the challenges of high-altitude astronomical research.
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S27E35: Red Planet Revelation: Mars Hides an Ancient Volcanic Behemoth
20 maart 2024 · 32 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 36
*Mars Unveils a Colossal Volcanic Secret
Astronomers have discovered a massive ancient volcano on Mars, hidden beneath an ice sheet in the planet's Tharsus volcanic province. This behemoth, which has eluded detection by orbiting spacecraft since 1971, could offer new insights into the Red Planet's geologic past and potential for life. The structure, tentatively named Noctus Volcano, stands over 29,600 feet tall and spans about 280 miles across. Its discovery near the labyrinthine Noctus Labyrinthus and the colossal Valles Marineris suggests a long history of volcanic activity and hints at the presence of glacial ice beneath its surface.
*Europe's New Radar Mission to Monitor Climate Change
The European Space Agency is gearing up for ROSAL, a cutting-edge Earth observation mission set to scrutinize the planet's oceans, land, and ice. With the largest deployable planar antenna array ever built, ROSAL will complement existing Copernicus Sentinel missions by using L-band radar to penetrate vegetation and ice, providing invaluable data for climate change research, agriculture, and geohazard monitoring.
*International Space Station's Revolving Door
It's been a bustling period aboard the ISS with multiple crew rotations. Axiom Space's third private mission has concluded, paving the way for their fourth venture and future space station modules. The arrival of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 promises six months of groundbreaking experiments, including 3D organoid growth to study diseases. Meanwhile, SpaceX Crew-7's departure marks the end of a mission filled with over 250 experiments, ranging from immune cell behavior in microgravity to artificial retina production.
*AI Robot Chemist Could Pave the Way for Martian Oxygen Production
Scientists have developed an AI-powered robot chemist capable of extracting oxygen from Martian meteorites. This breakthrough suggests that future Mars missions might sustain human life … Lees meer -
S27E34: The Ups and Downs of SpaceX's Starship: A Test Flight Tale
18 maart 2024 · 36 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 34
*SpaceX's Starship Tests the Limits of Spaceflight
In a breathtaking display of rocketry, SpaceX's Starship edges closer to the stars, nearly perfecting its third flight test. The behemoth of engineering, the Starship Super Heavy, roared through the Texan skies, reaching for orbital velocity. Despite a few hiccups, including the loss of both the Starship and its Super Heavy booster, the test marked significant progress towards SpaceX's ambitious goals for space colonization.
*Voyager 1: The Silent Pioneer's Uncertain Future
Voyager 1, humanity's farthest-flung emissary, is now sending back puzzling signals from interstellar space. After over four decades of travel, the spacecraft's communication has become erratic, leaving scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory scrambling to decode the mystery. Could this be the twilight of the mission that has reshaped our understanding of the solar system?
*A New Window into the High-Energy Cosmos
The EROSITA telescope, despite geopolitical tensions, has beamed back a treasure trove of X-ray data, revealing the energetic intricacies of the universe like never before. Australian scientists leverage this data to unveil the violent dance of a star shredded by a black hole and the haunting remnants of a supernova. These cosmic cataclysms, observed in unprecedented detail, offer clues to the violent processes shaping galaxies and the fate of stars.
*Rocket Lab's Back-to-Back Launch Success
Hot on the heels of a groundbreaking space debris removal satellite launch, Rocket Lab continues its winning streak with the 45th Electron rocket launch. The mission expands an Earth observation constellation, proving the company's rapid launch capabilities. With eyes now set on their first launch from American soil, Rocket Lab is poised to make space access even more routine.
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S27E33: Star Shredded by Black Hole: A Cosmic Feast Observed
15 maart 2024 · 32 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 33
*The Black Hole that Ripped Apart a Star
In a cosmic display of destruction, astronomers have witnessed the closest recorded incident of a star being devoured by a supermassive black hole. The event, spotted in galaxy NGC 3799, was observed in visible light, offering unprecedented insights into these violent phenomena. The tidal disruption event, now cataloged as Assassin 23 BD, emitted less energy and faded more rapidly than typical cases, placing it in a unique classification and suggesting such occurrences may be more common than once thought.
*Hunting New Physics in Neutron Star Wrecks
The cataclysmic mergers of neutron stars could be hiding secrets of new physics, with potential clues about the enigmatic dark matter. The historic GW170817 collision, which sent ripples through space-time, has now been used to constrain theories on axion-like particles. These elusive entities could be part of the dark matter puzzle, and their traces might be detectable in future neutron star mergers, offering a new window into the fundamental workings of the universe.
*Guardian Gas Giants and Their Terrestrial Charges
A new study suggests that Earth-like planets often come with Jupiter-like protectors. Simulations of planetary systems show that "dry" super-Earths and distant "cold" Jupiters frequently coexist, with the gas giants acting as cosmic shields. This relationship hints at a formation pattern where massive protoplanetary disks give rise to both rocky worlds and their gaseous sentinels, providing a glimpse into the architecture of alien solar systems.
*China's Moonwalk Ambitions by 2030
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S27E32: Juno's Europa Flyby: Unraveling the Oxygen Secrets of Jupiter's Icy Moon
13 maart 2024 · 27 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 32
*Juno's Icy Encounter: Oxygen Production on Europa
NASA's Juno spacecraft has made a groundbreaking discovery, directly measuring charged oxygen and hydrogen molecules on Jupiter's icy moon Europa. With findings reported in Nature Astronomy, this revelation provides critical insights into the moon's global subsurface ocean's potential habitability. Juno's flyby uncovers the atmospheric composition of Europa, offering a new understanding of its surface ice and the intriguing possibility that oxygen may fuel life deep within the moon's ocean.
*White Dwarf Stars Defying the Cooling Process
Astronomers are left baffled by a population of white dwarf stars that have mysteriously ceased cooling, a finding that upends long-standing theories about stellar evolution. The discovery, reported in the journal Nature, suggests that some white dwarfs might be generating extra energy, challenging the way scientists determine the age of these ancient celestial remnants and the history of our galaxy.
*Unlocking Neptune's Past with Icy Asteroids
The Kuiper Belt's icy rocks may hold the key to Neptune's formation. A study of the binary asteroid system Moore's Somnus, detailed in Astronomy and Astrophysics, suggests that the ice giants' tumultuous past and the solar system's evolution are etched in these frozen bodies. The research, aided by the James Webb Space Telescope, provides a glimpse into the chemistry and physics that shaped the outer reaches of our planetary neighborhood.
*Japan's Lunar Lander: A Survivor of the Lunar Night
JAXA's lunar lander, Slim, has unexpectedly survived the frigid lunar night and phoned home. Initially landing on i… Lees meer -
S27E31: Cosmic Graveyard: The Enigma of the Universe's Oldest Dead Galaxy
11 maart 2024 · 28 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 31
*The Enigma of the Universe's Oldest Dead Galaxy
In a universe brimming with stellar birth, astronomers have stumbled upon a galaxy that ceased forming stars over 13 billion years ago. This ancient cosmic graveyard, captured by the Webb Space Telescope, is challenging our understanding of galactic life cycles. The galaxy, which experienced a rapid starburst before falling eerily silent, offers a tantalizing glimpse into the early universe's dynamics. Join us as we unravel the mystery of this prematurely quenched galaxy and its implications for cosmic evolution.
*SpaceX's Starship: Gearing Up for the Next Giant Leap
SpaceX has eyes set on March 14 for the next monumental test flight of its colossal Starship Super Heavy rocket. With the goal of reaching orbital heights and splashing down in the Indian Ocean, this mission is critical for the future of space exploration. The success of Starship is not only pivotal for NASA's Artemis moon missions but also for Elon Musk's vision of interplanetary travel. Tune in as we dissect the challenges and aspirations of this groundbreaking space endeavor.
*Optimus: Australia's Trailblazing Satellite Servicer Takes Flight
The Australian-based Space Machines Company celebrates a milestone as their Optimus satellite servicing vehicle successfully orbits Earth. This pioneering mission introduces a new chapter in space operations, offering life extension services and on-orbit assistance. Discover how Optimus is setting the stage for a more sustainable and efficient presence in the final frontier.
*2024: A Stellar Year for Skywatchers
From a total solar eclipse to a parade of supermoons, 2024 is shaping up to be an astronomer's delight. With a penumbral lunar eclipse and the potential brilliance of a new comet on the horizon, the cosmos is putting on a s… -
S27E30: Axion Stars: The Unseen Beacons of Dark Matter Mysteries
8 maart 2024 · 42 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 30
*Unveiling the Mysteries of Dark Matter with Hypothetical Axion Stars
Could the enigmatic axion star hold the key to understanding dark matter? Join us as we delve into the realm of theoretical physics, where scientists are using the expected properties of these never-before-seen stars to potentially pinpoint the elusive components of dark matter. First proposed in 1977, axions are lightweight candidates for dark matter, and their discovery could illuminate both dark energy and the darkest secrets of the cosmos.
*Mars: A Barren Aquifer and the Quest for Ancient Groundwater
Mars' past as a wet world is etched into its surface, but a new study reveals that ancient Martian aquifers may have been surprisingly dry. Despite evidence of past water flow, researchers suggest that the red planet's southern highlands experienced minimal groundwater recharge. The implications? A vastly different water cycle from Earth's, challenging our search for life and resources on our neighboring world.
*The Cosmic Kitchen: Frying Food in Zero-G
Ever wondered if you could whip up a batch of crispy fries in space? We explore the physics of frying food in microgravity, where bubbles don't rise and steam behaves unexpectedly. Discover how scientists are reimagining cooking techniques for the final frontier, ensuring astronauts won't have to give up their comfort foods on long-duration missions.
*March Skywatch: Equinoxes, Constellations, and Celebrating Pi Day
March heralds the equinox, bringing nearly equal day and night, and setting the celestial stage for stargazing. We'll guide you through constellations like Taurus, Leo, and the river Eridanus, and remind you to mark your calendars for Pi Day. Plus, don't miss the planetary dance before dawn, as Mars, Venus, and Saturn put on a celestial show.
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S27E29: Unveiling the Eclipse: A Celestial Dance of Shadows and Light
6 maart 2024 · 21 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 30
*Discovery of a Short-Period Brown Dwarf Raises New Questions
Astronomers have detected a new short-period brown dwarf, NGTS-28 AB, orbiting a red dwarf star 402 light-years away. This brown dwarf completes an orbit in a mere 30 hours, challenging our understanding of stellar evolution and the fine line between massive planets and the smallest stars. Join us as we delve into the significance of this discovery and what it reveals about the mysterious inhabitants of the galaxy's dark corners.
*North America Prepares for a Total Solar Eclipse Spectacle
North America is set to be plunged into darkness with a total solar eclipse on April 8. As the moon's shadow races across the continent, NASA is seizing the opportunity to study how eclipses affect ecosystems through a citizen science project. We'll explore the anticipation building up to this celestial event and the scientific endeavors that will accompany it.
*Testing the Future of Space Optics: Meta Optical Elements Under Scrutiny
The European Space Agency embarks on a groundbreaking study to test the resilience of meta optical elements in space. These ultra-thin components could revolutionize space technology by reducing payload weight and paving the way for miniaturized systems. Find out how this study could lead to a new era of space exploration.
Plus, we'll touch on the impact of AI on human perception, the discovery of Europe's oldest man-made megastructure, and the latest in space and science news. Prepare for a journey that spans from the depths of space to the frontiers of technology.
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S27E28: Lunar Lander's Moonlight Slumber: Odysseus in Schomberger Crater
5 maart 2024 · 25 min
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The Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast. SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 28 *Odysseus lunar lander placed into sleep mode Intuitive Machines will place their Odysseus Nova-C lunar lander into sleep mode in the hope of waiting out the 15 Earth Day long lunar night following its sideways touch down last week near the Lunar south pole. *The Atlantic Ocean could start to disappear in 20 million years. A new study suggests the Atlantic may ‘soon’ enter its declining phase. The findings reported in the journal Geology are based on new computational models which predict that a subduction zone currently below the Strait of Gibraltar will propagate further inside the Atlantic Ocean and contribute to forming an Atlantic subduction system – an Atlantic ring of fire. *Three new moons discovered around Uranus and Neptune Astronomers have discovered three tiny new moons orbiting the ice giants Uranus and Neptune. *The Science Report A new study claims zinc could help some people with cystic fibrosis. An investigation has solved the 120 year old maritime mystery of the SS Nemesis. A new study has failed to find any clear link between the weather and back, knee or hip pain. Skeptics guide to the truth behind the Amityville Horror https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com This week’s guests includes: Navigation Doppler Lidar chief engineer Glen Hines from NASA's Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia Eclipse Soundscapes Project chief scientist Henry Winter Eclipse Soundscapes Project co-lead Marykay Severino Eclipse Soundscapes Project acoustic ecologist William Oestreich Natural resource manager Chance Holllzheuser from the Hot Springs National Park. And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics Jonathan Nally from Sky and Telescope Magazine 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.co… Lees meer -
S27E27: Cosmic Clues: New Horizons Probes the Depths of the Kuiper Belt
1 maart 2024 · 22 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 27
*Hints of an Extended Kuiper Belt: New Horizons' Dusty Discoveries
NASA's intrepid New Horizons spacecraft, now journeying through the outer reaches of the Kuiper Belt, has detected unexpectedly high levels of cosmic dust. This discovery suggests that the Kuiper Belt, a frigid expanse beyond Neptune, may stretch much farther into space than previously believed. Could this mean the existence of a second belt, or an extension of the one we know? Join us as we unravel the implications of these findings for our understanding of the solar system's distant frontier.
*Cygnus Star Forming Region's Gamma Ray Bubble: A Cosmic Particle Accelerator Unveiled
Astronomers have spotted a massive ultra-high-energy gamma-ray bubble in the Cygnus star forming region, marking the first time such an origin for cosmic rays has been pinpointed. Using the Large High Altitude Air Shower Observatory (LHAASO), scientists have detected photons with energies surpassing a petaelectronvolt, suggesting a powerful cosmic ray accelerator at work within the bubble. Dive into the heart of Cygnus with us and explore the mysteries of cosmic ray origins.
*Space Travel's Toll on the Immune System
A study published in Frontiers in Immunology raises concerns about the impact of space travel on human health, revealing that the immune systems of astronauts could be compromised. With space exploration on the rise, understanding these changes is crucial for the future of long-duration missions. We'll discuss the study's findings and what they mean for the safety of those venturing beyond Earth's gravity.
*NASA's Laser Precision: Tracking Lunar Landers with Retroreflectors
NASA's new laser retroreflector arrays are set to revolutionize lunar navigation. These small, lightweight devices will provide pinpoint accuracy in locating landers and other spacecraft on the Moon's surface. Learn how this technology could facilitate landings in the Moon… Lees meer -
S27E26: The Universe's Luminosity Leader: Unveiling Quasar J0529-4351
28 februari 2024 · 35 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 26
*The Brightest and Fastest Growing Black Hole Quasar Ever Seen
Astronomers have uncovered a cosmic colossus: the most luminous quasar known, powered by a black hole 17 billion times the mass of the Sun and growing at a staggering rate. The quasar J0529-4351, situated over 12 billion light-years away, is a beacon from the early universe, challenging our understanding of black hole formation and growth.
*Supernova 1987A's Hidden Heart: The Neutron Star Within
NASA's Webb Space Telescope has pierced through the dusty veil of Supernova 1987A, revealing emissions indicative of a neutron star's presence. This discovery resolves a long-standing debate and provides a glimpse into the violent stellar processes that forge these dense remnants.
*Surviving the Cosmic Rays: Earth's First Life and the Shield of Manganese
How did life's early building blocks endure Earth's intense radiation? New research suggests that cell-like structures with manganese-based antioxidants could have been life's ancient protectors, enabling the survival and evolution of the first organisms in a gamma-ray-blasted world.
*Leap Year Explained: Why February Gains an Extra Day
As February 29 approaches, we demystify the leap year phenomenon. Learn how this calendrical correction ensures our timekeeping stays in harmony with Earth's orbit, and discover the historical and astronomical significance behind the extra day in February.
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S27E25: Lunar Lander's Perilous Journey: The Odyssey of Odysseus at the South Pole
26 februari 2024 · 34 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 26
*Odysseus' Bumpy Lunar Landing: A Historic Moment with Hiccups
In a mix of triumph and tribulation, the Nova-C Odysseus lander by Intuitive Machines has made a historic touchdown at the Moon's south pole, marking the first lunar landing by a commercially manufactured vehicle. Despite veering off course and experiencing a rough landing that left it on its side, Odysseus' journey represents a significant milestone in private lunar exploration and America's return to the Moon's surface after 52 years.
*ERS-2 Satellite's Fiery Farewell: A Controlled Demise Over the Pacific
ESA's ERS-2 satellite, an Earth-monitoring sentinel that outlived its mission by decades, has made a final descent into the North Pacific Ocean. The satellite's uncontrolled re-entry was a carefully managed end, ensuring the two-and-a-half-ton spacecraft reduced the risk of space junk and safely disintegrated in the atmosphere.
*Blue Origin's New Glenn Makes Its Debut: A Glimpse of the Future of Heavy Lift Rockets
Blue Origin's towering New Glenn rocket has graced the launch pad at Cape Canaveral, signaling a new era in spaceflight. Designed to carry heavy payloads into orbit and support a range of missions, New Glenn's debut is a testament to the evolving landscape of space travel, with reusability and versatility at its core.
Join us on SpaceTime as we dissect the details of these momentous events, from the lunar surface to the edge of Earth's atmosphere, and the launch pads that propel our ambitions skyward.
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S27E24: The Milky Way's Rugby Ball: Sagittarius A* Spins SpaceTime
23 februari 2024 · 25 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 24
*Warping SpaceTime: The Fast-Spinning Black Hole at the Milky Way's Heart
NASA's Chandra X-ray Space Telescope and the Very Large Array have observed the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A* at our galaxy's center, spinning at a velocity that distorts the fabric of space itself. This fascinating discovery offers new insights into the behavior of these cosmic giants and the potential future dynamics of our Milky Way.
*Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough: A Step Closer to Unlimited Clean Energy
The Joint European Torus (JET) has set a new world record for nuclear fusion power output, achieving a significant milestone in the quest for a clean and inexhaustible energy source. This success marks a pivotal moment in the development of fusion as a practical alternative to fossil fuels.
*Australia's Arnhem Space Centre Unveils New Assembly Building Designs
Equatorial Launch Australia reveals the final designs for the horizontal vehicle integration facility at the Arnhemland Space Centre. Tailored to accommodate a variety of rockets, the state-of-the-art buildings will play a pivotal role in the nation's burgeoning space industry.
*NASA's Lunar Navigation Breakthrough
The upcoming Odysseus lunar lander mission will test a revolutionary autonomous navigation system, potentially transforming how we explore the Moon's surface and beyond. This new technology promises to enhance the precision of lunar missions and support a sustainable presence on the Moon.
Join us on SpaceTime as we delve into these cosmic developments and more, navigating the vast expanse of our universe's mysteries.
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S27E23: Tectonic Tremors: Unraveling the Secrets of Earth's Pacific Plate
21 februari 2024 · 32 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 23
*Pacific Plate's Undersea Faults: Earth's Crust Pulling Apart
A groundbreaking study reveals the Pacific Plate's vast undersea faults, stretching for hundreds of kilometers and pulling it apart. This new insight into the plate tectonics model challenges the idea of rigid oceanic plates, with implications for our understanding of Earth's geological processes.
*Odysseus Lander's Lunar Odyssey: Private Moon Landing on the Horizon
The Nova-C Odysseus lander, carrying NASA's experimental payloads, launches aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, marking a pivotal moment in private lunar exploration. With a south pole destination, this mission could pave the way for a new era of sustained human presence on the Moon.
*PACE Satellite: Earth's Microscopic Guardians from Space
NASA's PACE satellite successfully reaches orbit to begin its mission of monitoring the Earth's oceans and atmosphere. Equipped with advanced hyperspectral instruments, PACE will study the intricate dance of plankton, aerosols, and clouds, shedding light on our planet's delicate environmental balance.
*Russian-American Cooperation: Progress in Space Amidst Terrestrial Tensions
A Russian Progress cargo ship docks with the International Space Station, defying geopolitical strife to deliver essential supplies. This act of cosmic collaboration highlights the enduring partnership in space exploration, even as Earth-bound relations face challenges.
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S27E22: Red Planet Hiccup: Perseverance's Dusty Dilemma and the Sherlock Conundrum
19 februari 2024 · 31 min
SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 22
*Technical Troubles for NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover
NASA's Mars Perseverance rover faces a new challenge as engineers work to stabilize a dust cover on one of the rover's crucial science instrument cameras. The Sherlock instrument's cover remains partially open, hindering its quest to find signs of past microbial life in Jezero Crater. Will the team overcome this cosmic hiccup? Stay tuned.
*Was Snowball Earth Triggered by an Asteroid Impact?
A new study suggests that Snowball Earth events, which turned our planet into an icy wasteland, could have been sparked by an asteroid impact winter. It's a chilling thought that adds a new layer to the mystery of Earth's ancient climate catastrophes.
*Ancient Astronomy and Britain's Standing Stones
Britain's prehistoric standing stones have long puzzled archaeologists and astronomers alike. Now, research reveals that these ancient monuments were precisely aligned with the sun and moon, reflecting a deep connection between our ancestors and the cosmos.
*Testing the Next-Gen NASA Spacesuit in Microgravity
NASA's future Artemis astronauts will don new spacesuits, and the latest design is undergoing microgravity testing aboard the "vomit comet." Will these suits meet the stringent demands of spacewalks and lunar exploration?
Join us on SpaceTime with Stuart Gary as we explore these intriguing stories from our universe's vast expanse.
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S27E21: Cosmic Chicken or Egg: Did Black Holes Birth Galaxies?
16 februari 2024 · 25 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 21
*The Cosmic Chicken and Egg Conundrum: Black Holes or Galaxies First?
The age-old cosmic conundrum has finally been cracked by the Webb Space Telescope, revealing that supermassive black holes were not just present at the universe's dawn but were instrumental in amplifying star formation, reshaping our understanding of early galaxy evolution.
*CERN's Ambitious Vision: A Supersized Super Collider
Plans are underway for a groundbreaking 17 billion-dollar particle accelerator, dwarfing the Large Hadron Collider. The Future Circular Collider aims to explore the mysteries of the standard model and the elusive dark universe.
*Japan's Lunar Lander: A Nap on the Moon
After a topsy-turvy touchdown, Japan's lunar lander briefly woke to snap first light images before slipping back into slumber, awaiting another sun-kissed awakening on the moon's surface.
*Capturing Lunar Landings: NASA's Tiny Eyes
Four petite NASA cameras aboard the upcoming Nova-C lunar lander are set to chronicle the interaction between lander and lunar dust, shedding light on the impacts of increasing moon missions.
*The Science Report: Why Insects Swarm Around Lights
A new study buzzes with answers to why insects are drawn to our artificial lights, revealing a vertigo-inducing effect that has them spiraling around bulbs rather than being attracted to the light itself.
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S27E20: The Improbable Galaxy: Unveiling the Enigma of Pearl SDG
14 februari 2024 · 24 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 20
*The Enigma of Pearl SDG: A Galaxy That Defies Expectations
Astronomers are baffled by the discovery of Pearl SDG, a quiescent dwarf galaxy that exists against the odds, isolated and star-formation-free. Detected by NASA's Webb Space Telescope, this galaxy challenges our understanding of galactic evolution and could redefine scientific theories on how galaxies form.
*Virgin Galactic's Space Tourism Hits Another Snag
Virgin Galactic's space tourism ambitions hit turbulence as an alignment pin issue on its WhiteKnightTwo mothership leads to a temporary grounding of operations. The incident, occurring during the Galactic Six mission, raises questions about the future of commercial space travel.
*Odysseus' Lunar Odyssey: NASA's Next Leap to the Moon
NASA gears up for the launch of the Odysseus lunar lander, part of the intuitive machines IM-1 mission. This historic flight, aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, aims to be the first privately built spacecraft to touch down on the moon, marking a significant milestone in lunar exploration.
*Cygnus' Cosmic Cargo Delivery
A Northrop Grumman Cygnus spacecraft docks with the ISS, delivering over 3.7 metric tons of supplies and scientific gear. Among the cargo is a surgical robot and a 3D printer, both set to revolutionize how astronauts live and work in space.
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S27E19: Saturn's "Death Star" Moon Hides a Watery Surprise
12 februari 2024 · 28 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 19
*Saturn’s Moon Mimas Hides a Watery Secret
Mimas, once known merely as the Death Star look-alike, has revealed a startling secret. New research from the Cassini mission data shows that beneath its icy facade, this diminutive moon harbors a youthful subsurface ocean. Only 400 kilometers wide, Mimas's aquatic interior is geologically green, estimated to be a mere 5 to 15 million years old.
*Juno's Daring Dance with the Volcanic Io
NASA's Juno spacecraft has just grazed past the fiery surface of Io, Jupiter's most volcanic moon. During its intimate encounter, Juno captured the moon's volcanic fury, with plumes reaching into the darkness of space. This mission seeks to uncover whether Io's volcanic vigor stems from a molten heart—an ocean of magma beneath its crust.
*Cold Origins of Organic Compounds in Space
A groundbreaking study has found that certain organic compounds, like those in asteroids, might have originated in the frigid expanses of interstellar space. This challenges the prevailing belief that such compounds could only form near the heat of stars, opening new doors in our quest to understand the chemistry of life beyond Earth.
*The Berlin Meteorite: A Rare Visitor Decoded
After a fiery descent witnessed across central Europe, fragments of an asteroid that landed near Berlin have been identified as a rare type of chondrite known as an orbrite. This discovery provides a unique glimpse into the diverse materials that wander our cosmic neighborhood.
Join us as we delve into these discoveries and more on SpaceTime with Stuart Gary.
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Dark Matter Secrets Revealed with Lopsided Galaxies: S27E18
9 februari 2024 · 38 min
The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.
SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 18
*Revealing Dark Matter through Lopsided Galaxies
A groundbreaking study unveils how asymmetric galaxies could be the key to unlocking the mysteries of dark matter, the elusive substance that dominates the universe's matter content and binds galaxies together.
*Virgin Galactic's 2024 Space Tourism Triumph
Virgin Galactic soars into the new year with a successful space tourism flight, reaching the fringes of space and marking a milestone for commercial space travel.
*Reflecting on the SunRISE-3 Mission
We revisit the ambitious SunRISE-3 mission, which despite its untimely end, aimed to launch the largest telescope ever on a balloon to peer into the sun's mysterious chromosphere.
*Skywatch – Orion's Splendor and Betelgeuse's Fate
The February night skies offer a spectacle with the constellation Orion taking center stage, the Horsehead Nebula in view, and the red supergiant Betelgeuse nearing its explosive end as a supernova.
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S27E17: Ancient Lake on Mars Confirmed - Excitement Ensues
7 februari 2024 · 37 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 17
*Confirmation of an ancient lake on Mars builds excitement for Perseverance rover's samples If life ever existed on Mars, the Perseverance rover’s verification of lake sediments at the base of the Jezero crater reinforces the hope that traces of ancient organisms might be found in the crater.
*A strange new type of hypothetical celestial object that might be real One of the more fascinating celestial objects theorized but yet to be discovered is the hypothetical synestia.
*Rocket Lab starts a busy year with a successful booster recovery Rocket Lab has started the new year with a successful electron launch and booster recovery.
*The Science Report Men who improve their fitness could be reducing their risk of getting prostate cancer. The most comprehensive and complete cat genome assembly ever achieved. Claims small dog breeds are likely to have less risk of developing cancer than bigger breeds.
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S27E16: Our Shrinking Moon
5 februari 2024 · 34 min
The Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast. SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 16 *The Moon is shrinking A new study has confirmed earlier research showing that the Earth’s moon is shrinking causing landslides and instability around the lunar south pole. *NASA analysis confirms 2023 as warmest year on record A new analysis by NASA has confirmed that planet Earth’s average surface temperature in 2023 was the warmest on record. *Stars travel more slowly at Milky Way’s edge By clocking the speed of stars throughout the Milky Way galaxy, physicists have found that stars further out in the galactic disk are traveling more slowly than expected compared to stars that are closer to the galaxy’s centre. *The Science Report People who sit for prolonged periods at work have a 16% higher risk of death. Claims average global temperatures have already risen by 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Outdoor artificial light at night could be linked to an increased risk of a kind of macular degeneration. Skeptics guide to Bedfordshire hotbed of supernatural activity https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com This week’s guests: Planetary scientist Simon O'Toole from Macquarie University Gavin Schmidt The director NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com Lees meer
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S27E15: Mars's Methane Mystery: Atmospheric Pressure Clues?
2 februari 2024 · 28 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 15 *Could atmospheric pressure changes be driving Martian methane pulses New research shows that atmospheric pressure fluctuations that pull gases up from underground could be responsible for releasing subsurface methane into the Martian atmosphere. *Can red dwarf stars host planets with life after all? A team of scientists are proposing that rocky, Earth-like planets orbiting some of our nearest neighbouring stars could host life. *The Axiom Mission 3 to the International Space Station SpaceX has launched another private manned mission to the International Space Station for Axiom Space. *The Science Report People with strong obsessive-compulsive disorder traits have an 82% higher risk of death Claims the Meg was slimmer than thought. North Korea claims it’s just tested an underwater nuclear weapon system. Skeptics guide to the coffee survey
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S27E14: Mars' Hidden Oceans: Unveiling the Red Planet's Secrets
31 januari 2024 · 26 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 14
*Oceans of frozen water could exist under the Martian equator A potential ice-rich portion of the Medusae Fossae Formation deposits may contain the largest volume of water in the equatorial region of Mars. *Studying bits of Mars already on Earth The United States Army is testing its laboratory capabilities by studying a Martian meteorite that found its way to Earth. *Japan lands on the Moon Japan has become only the fifth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon. *The Science Report
The Doomsday Clock to remain at 90 seconds to midnight.
Artificial intelligence has learnt how to both lie and hide its deception.
Claims men are naturally better at navigating than women finally proven wrong
Alex on Tech: New IOS updates and the mac at 40
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S27E13: Mars Ingenuity Helicopter // Mystery Monster //Neptune and Uranus' Magnetic Fields
29 januari 2024 · 35 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 13
*NASA shuts down its Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Mission NASA has been forced to end its history-making Mars Ingenuity Helicopter mission on the Red planet.
*The mystery monster in an ancient globular cluster Astronomers may have detected a monster in the heart of 47 Tucanae one of the most famous globular star clusters in the sky.
*Could diamonds drive Neptune and Uranus' magnetic fields A new study suggests that diamond rain in the dense atmospheres of the ice giants Uranus and Neptune could drive these distant worlds magnetic fields.
*The Science Report
The link between climate change and human life span quantified.
NASA’s new experimental supersonic aircraft specifically designed not to generate a sonic boom.
A new study has confirmed that most dogs love watching TV.
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S27E12: The oldest black hole ever observed
26 januari 2024 · 25 min
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Episode 12 *The oldest black hole ever observed Astronomers have discovered the oldest black hole ever observed dating back more than 13 billion years to a time near the dawn of the universe. *New satellite to study Earths changing frozen regions The countdown is now underway for this year’s launch of the joint American Indian NISAR spacecraft which will study how climate change is affecting the planet’s ice sheets, glaciers, and sea ice. *Starliner parachute upgrade test Engineers have tested a new modified parachute system for Boeing's trouble plagued Starliner spacecraft in the skies above Arizona. *The Science Report Researchers have identified a 288 million year old fragment of ancient fossilized skin. Scientists create the largest ever catalogue of marine microbes based on scanning environmental DNA. New study looks at the microbes responsible for the lovely flavours of the cheddar cheese on your toast. Skeptics guide to favourite colour-based personality tests https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ
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S27E11: Mars could have had flowing water for hundreds of millions of years
24 januari 2024 · 26 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 11
*Claims Mars could have had flowing water for hundreds of millions of years A new study based on impact crater erosion rates suggests water may have flowed across the Martian surface for hundreds of millions of years.
*New Webb telescope data shows early galaxies looked like pool noodles, surfboards New images from NASA’s Webb space Telescope show that early galaxies at the dawn of time are often flat and elongated, like surfboards and pool noodles.
*NASA’s new mission to capture star stuff Scientists are working on a new instrument to capture stardust from interstellar space. The instrument called the Interstellar Dust Experiment or IDEX will be a key component of NASA’s new Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe –IMAP which will launch in just over a year from now.
*The Science Report
The World Meteorological Organization confirms 2023 was the hottest year globally since records began.
Researchers have taken a critical first step to creating a successful HIV vaccine.
Palaeontologists find a new species of tyrannosaur that’s the closest relative of Tyrannosaurus rex.
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S27E10: Cosmic Conundrum: The Dark Energy Survey's Unanswered Question
22 januari 2024 · 39 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 10
*Lessons from the dark energy survey Astronomers taking part in the recent release of data from the Dark Energy survey say the findings closely follow existing predictions of the properties of dark energy but still can’t answer if it’s changing over time. *Titan’s “magic islands” finally explained A new study claims ethane, methane and other organic compounds can accumulate as chunks on the ground on Saturn’s moon Titan, and may even calve like glaciers at the edges of the moon’s methane lakes, forming ephemeral, floating “magic islands.” *Peregrine lunar lander burns up above Australia and the South Pacific Mission managers have confirmed that the troubled Peregrine lunar lander has made a fiery return to Earth on Thursday burning up over eastern Australia and the south Pacific Ocean during atmospheric re-entry. *The Science Report A new study shows that Greenland's ice sheet has been shrinking at an ever accelerating rate. Chinese scientists say they’re experimenting with a new mutant COVID-19 strain that’s 100% lethal Scientists have successfully cloned a healthy rhesus monkey which has survived for more than two years. Skeptics guide to Narcissists and conspiracy theories https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com This week’s guests: Dr. Anais Möller from Swinburne University Scott Tucker IDEX LASP Project Manager Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics Kristina Davis IDEX LASP instrument engineer Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics Ethan Ayari IDEX Research Assistant Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics NISAR Project Scientist Paul Rosen JPL NISAR Science co-lead Deepak Putrevu ISRO NISAR Deputy Project Manager Wendy Edelstein JPL NISAR Deputy Project Manager Chaitra Rao ISRO And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STU… Lees meer -
S27E09: The Dark Energy Survey’s Unique Insights
19 januari 2024 · 32 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 9
*The Dark Energy Survey’s unique insights into the expansion of the universe In 1998, astrophysicists discovered that the universe is expanding at an ever-accelerating rate. They attributed this to a mysterious force called dark energy
*Europe’s Einstein Probe lifts off on a mission to monitor the X-ray skies The European Space Agency, the Max Planck Institute and China have joined forces to launch the new Einstein X-ray space telescope into orbit.
*Using Earth’s magnetic field to understand key ancient historical events Archaeologists have used changes in Earth magnetic field to provide the most accurate yet dating techniques for archaeological finds.
*The Science Report
Autism linked to worse physical activity and sleep in kids
The complex family relationships of fairy wrens.
The bacteria that inhabit human ear piercings.
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This week’s guests: Dr. Keith Bannister from the CSIRO Aaron Roodman Stanford Linear Accelerator Center Brian Nord Fermilab Ann Elliott Ohio State University And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics
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S27E08: How the Mysterious Centaurs Gain their Comet-like Characteristics
17 januari 2024 · 31 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 8
*How the mysterious Centaurs gain their comet-like characteristics Close encounter with the gas giant’s Jupiter and Saturn is causing a group of frozen outer solar system asteroid like worlds to evolve comet like features.
*Discovering a fast radio burst in just four days Back in 2017 a CSIRO telescope has found its first ‘fast radio burst’ from space after less than four days of searching.
*The most distant and most powerful fast radio burst ever detected In summer 2022, astronomers detected the most powerful fast radio burst ever observed. And coming from a location that dates halfway back to the Big Bang, it also was the farthest known FRB spotted to date.
*The Science Report
Claims a plant-based diet could put you at lower risk of getting COVID-19,
The ancient grinding tools that help explain the earliest chapters in human history.
Tasmanian Quolls are changing genetically in response to the decline in Tasmanian Devil populations.
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S27E07| NASA Delays Manned Return to the Moon
15 januari 2024 · 34 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 7
*NASA delays manned return to the Moon until 2026 NASA has scrubbed this year’s planned manned Artemis 2 mission around the Moon.
*A successful maiden flight for United Launch's new Vulcan Centaur rocket The United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket has undertaken a successful maiden flight.
*NASA's Parker Solar Probe completes its closest encounter with the Sun NASA's Parker Solar Probe has just undertaken its 18th close approach to the Sun skimming just 7.26 million kilometres above the visible solar surface.
*The Science Report
Scientists have now confirmed that 2023 was the hottest year ever recorded on planet Earth.
The new cancer testing regime that picks up 18 different early stage cancers
Solving the mystery disappearance of the largest of the great apes from Asia.
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Dr. Keith Bannister from the CSIRO
Aaron Roodman Stanford Linear Accelerator Center
Brian Nord Fermilab
Ann Elliott Ohio State University
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Distant Stars // Shooting Star Testing // NASA’s Deep Space Network | S27E06
12 januari 2024 · 29 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 6
*Distant stars spotted in the Magellanic Stream for the first time
Astronomers have discovered 13 stars with in the Magellanic stream a colossal ribbon of high velocity neutral hydrogen gas spanning the Magellanic Cloud galaxies which are two of our Milky Way galaxy's closest cosmic neighbours
*NASA begins testing its new Shooting Star
With the first completed Dream Chaser space plane Tenacity now under testing at NASA's Neil Armstrong Test Facility in Ohio in preparation for its first orbital flight to the International Space Station – the first completed shooting star model which will be attached to the space plane -- has now also commenced a comprehensive testing campaign at the facility.
*NASA’s Deep Space Network turns 60
NASA’s Deep Space Network which provides critical communications and navigation services to dozens of space missions and support to dozens more has just celebrated its 60th birthday.
*The Science Report
How vigorous exercise can reduce your risk of Alzheimers.
Droughts will become more frequent and more severe under climate change.
Claims that living at home with your parents well into adulthood is not good for your mental health.
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Monstrous X5 Solar Flare // X-37B Space Shuttle | S27E05
9 januari 2024 · 30 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 5
*Monstrous X5 solar flare launched on New Year's Eve
The Sun celebrated the completion of Earth’s latest orbit by blasting out a spectacular X-5 class solar flare dwarfing even Sydney’s new year’s eve fireworks display.
*X-37B space shuttle launches aboard Falcon Heavy
SpaceX has successfully launched the US Space Force-52 mission carrying an X-37B space shuttle Orbital Test Vehicle on its seventh mission.
*Beijing launches its tallest ever rocket
China has set a new national space record launching its tallest ever rocket.
*The Science Report
The oldest photosynthetic structures ever discovered found in the Northern Territory.
The link between sedentary leisure time and a woman’s risk of uterine fibroids.
The importance of city parks for species diversity.
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Astronomers study the earliest Milky Way type galaxy ever seen | S27E04
8 januari 2024 · 27 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 4
*Astronomers study the earliest Milky Way type galaxy ever seen
A new snapshot of an ancient, far-off galaxy could help scientists understand the origins of our own Milky Way.
*What lies in the exotic heart of a neutron star
New theoretical analysis is showing further support for the hypothesis that the cores of neutron stars are composed of deconfined quark matter.
*Vulcan Centaur launch delayed until today
The United Launch Alliance has delayed the maiden flight of its new Vulcan Centaur rocket until today.
*The Science Report
A major breakthrough in diabetes research
Juvenile T-Rex fossils reclassified into a separate and distinct species of small tyrannosaur.
Why we love horror movies.
Skeptics guide to ghosts vs physics Lees meerThis week’s guests:
Dr Takafumi Tsukui from the Australian National University
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Milky Way’s Satellite Galaxies // Japan Lunar Lander // NASA’s Infrared Radiometer | S27E03
4 januari 2024 · 22 min
SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 3
*The short life of the Milky Way’s satellite galaxies
A new study warns that most small satellite galaxies are destroyed soon after they enter the Milky Way’s galactic halo.
*Japan lunar lander enters lunar orbit
Japan's new lunar lander has entered orbit around the Moon and will undertake a landing attempt with in the next few weeks.
*First light for NASA’s new compact infrared radiometer
NASA’s first orbital experiments using its latest infrared Earth observation instrument have proven highly successful.
*The Science Report
The link between sleep and false memories.
What octopus DNA tells us about Antarctica’s climate history.
Can you tell when a chicken’s happy.
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Magellanic Clouds' Secret & Eris's Squishy Core | S27E02
2 januari 2024 · 29 min
**Host:** Stuart Gary
**Special Guest:** Technology Editor Alex Zaharov-Reutt
### Episode Highlights:
1. **The Dual Nature of the Small Magellanic Cloud**: New research suggests that what was previously thought to be a single galaxy, the Small Magellanic Cloud, is actually two distinct galaxies. This groundbreaking discovery, based on studies of stellar motion and the interstellar medium, challenges previous astronomical beliefs.
2. **The Dwarf Planet Eris's Unexpected Composition**: A recent study has indicated that Eris, a distant dwarf planet, might possess a more 'squishy' internal structure than previously assumed. This insight opens new avenues in understanding the formation and composition of such celestial bodies.
3. **NASA's PACE Satellite Launch Update**: The launch date for NASA's new PACE satellite is now scheduled for February 6th. This mission is expected to provide significant insights into oceanic ecosystems and atmospheric phenomena. Lees meer### In-Depth Analysis: -
**Exploring the Magellanic Clouds**: The episode delves into the history and importance of the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. These satellite dwarf galaxies, named after the explorer Ferdinand Magellan, have played a crucial role in navigation and astronomical studies. -
**The Study of the Small Magellanic Cloud**: Utilizing data from the European Space Agency's Gaia spacecraft and the Australian Square Kilometer Array Pathfinder radio telescope, astronomers have uncovered surprising differences in chemical composition and star velocities within the Small Magellanic Cloud. -
**Eris and Its Moon Dysnomia**: Discussions include the intriguing relationship between Eris and its moon Dysnomia, focusing on their tidal interactions and implications for understanding planetary structures.
### Other Topics Covered: - NASA's PACE satellite mission details and objectives. - The historical significance of the Magellanic Clouds in astronomy and navigation. - The role of the Magellanic Clouds in current… -
S27E01: Black Hole Radio Signals // A Close Encounter // China Launch
1 januari 2024 · 26 min
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 1
*Black Hole radio signals helping to unveil secrets of massive galaxies
A new study has confirmed that supermassive black holes at the hearts of some of the largest nearby galaxies are also often the brightest radio wave sources in the Universe.
*A close encounter with the volcanic world of Io
NASA’s Juno spacecraft has just completed its closest ever encounter with the volcanic world of Io.
*China launches its top secret space plane
China claims it’s carried out another successful flight of its top secret Shenlong or Heavenly Dragon space plane.
*The Science Report
The World Health Organization has declared a new COVID-19 variant of interest, known as JN.1 Studies show that not all low-carb diets will help you keep the kilos off to the same degree. Researchers find Monarch butterflies use landmarks to remember the location of their favourite food.
Skeptics guide to whether or not we’re picking on UFO investigators Lees meerThis week’s guests:
Associate Professor Michael Brown, from Monash University
Kirk Knobelspiesse, polarimetry lead scientist for the PACE mission at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Meng Gao PACE polarimetry Data Scientist and software lead at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
MURI Principal Investigator Philip Ely from Leonardo Diagnostic/Retrieval Systems
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Equatorial Launch Australia Unveils its Plans | S26E156
29 december 2023 · 41 min
The Space News Podcast
SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 156
*Equatorial Launch Australia unveils its plans for new spaceport launch pads
Equatorial Launch Australia has unveiled the final plans for its spaceport launch pads at the Arnhem Space Centre east of Darwin.
*Rocket Lab back in space
Rocket Lab has returned to flight status successfully launching an electron rocket from its Mahia Peninsula space port on New Zealand’s North Island.
*North Korea's launches its biggest ICBM
North Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un has vowed to accelerate his country's nuclear build-up after overseeing the launch of the solid-fuelled Hwasong-18 – Pyongyang's most powerful ballistic missile so far.
*January Skywatch
The Earth enters perihelion, a look at Sirius the dog star and the brightest star in the night skies, and the Quadrantids Meteor Shower are among the highlights of the January night skies. Lees meerThis week’s guests:
Fermi Deputy Project Scientist Judy Racusin from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland.
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Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics
Science writer Jonathan Nally from Sky and Telescope MagazineListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com
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Recent Martian volcanism reveals a more active planet | S26E155
27 december 2023 · 25 min
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SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 155
*Recent Martian volcanism reveals a more active planet
A vast, flat, "featureless" plain on Mars has surprised scientists by revealing a much more tumultuous geologic past than expected.
*Betelgeuse Eclipsed
Skywatchers were focused on the constellation Orion on December 12 as the asteroid 319 Leona passed in front of bright star Betelgeuse.
*Hubble looks at a late-type galaxy
One of the great misconceptions in astronomy is the term late-type galaxies to describe galaxies of a specific shape.
*The Science Report
Research shows photographs of children's retinas can be used to test for autism.
Murray River whale fossil shows how large baleen whales evolved.
People still don’t know how to check facts correctly on line.
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Sun unleashes its biggest solar flare in years | S26E154
25 december 2023 · 26 min
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SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 154
*Sun unleashes its biggest solar flare in years
The Sun has unleased its biggest solar flare in years, a massive X2.8 blast of energy which slammed into the Earth triggering two hours of deep shortwave radio blackouts over the Americas.
*Webb takes another look at the ringed planet Uranus
NASA’s Webb Space Telescope has again trained its sights on the distant enigmatic world of Uranus.
*Fermi creates a 14-year time-lapse of the gamma-ray sky
Scientists using NASA’s Fermi gamma ray space telescope have created a 14 year time lapse video of the gamma ray sky.
*The Science Report
Study shows humans have wiped out 1500 bird species over the last 100 thousand years
The human anti-fungal protein linked to auto immune diseases.
Study shows people suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder process traumatic memories differently
Skeptic's guide to Science: Lees meerThis week’s guests: Fermi Deputy Project Scientist Judy Racusin from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics Science writer Jonathan Nally from Sky and Telescope Magazine
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NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex Spacecraft Recycled | S26E153
22 december 2023 · 26 min
SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 153
*New mission for NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft
After completing its initial seven year sample return mission to the asteroid Bennu, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is moving on to a new mission studying the asteroid Apophis.
*Discovery of planet too big for its Sun
Astronomers have discovered a planet that is far too massive for its host star. The finding reported in the journal Science calls into question what was previously understood about planetary formation
*Halley's comet reaches aphelion
On Saturday, December 9th comet 1P/Halley reached aphelion – it’s most distant orbital position from the Sun.
*The Science Report
Diet and air pollution remain among the biggest contributors globally to heart disease. Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known fortified prehistoric settlement in the world.
A new study has found that Cats love to play fetch with their owners, especially if they're in charge. Skeptics guide to Meghan Markle’s anti stress patch Lees meerListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ
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Meanwhile on Mars: Deciphering the ancient history of a Martian Lake | S26E152
20 december 2023 · 26 min
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SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 152
*Deciphering the ancient history of a Martian lake NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has just passed its one thousandth Martian day on the red planet.
*MAVEN watches as the Sun’s solar wind suddenly disappears In December 2022, NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN – or MAVEN spacecraft observed the dramatic and unexpected “disappearance” of the solar wind.
*Computer issues affecting Voyager 1 in interstellar space NASA Engineers are working to resolve an issue with one of the Voyager 1 spacecraft’s three onboard computers.
*The Science Report
The new inhaled COVID-19 vaccine that triggers a better immune response than injectable vaccines. Scientists have created the world’s first supermirrors in the mid-infrared range.
New study warns that more than four hours of smartphone use daily was linked to an increased health risk.
Alex on Tech The Deep South super computer Lees meerListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ
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Space Records Continue to Tumble: Record Setting Brown Dwarf Discovery | S26E151
18 december 2023 · 29 min
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SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 151
*Discovery of a record setting brown dwarf Astronomers have discovered what might be the smallest Brown Dwarf ever seen – just three or four times the mass of Jupiter.
*How gas-rich baby galaxies set the early Universe alight New observations from NASA’s Webb Space Telescope have helped astronomers unlock secrets of how infant galaxies started an explosion of star formation in the very early Universe.
*Hubble Space Telescope back in operation NASA says the Hubble Space Telescope is back up and running following a series of emergency shut downs in recent weeks due to a persistent problem with one of its three operational gyroscopes.
*The Science Report
The North Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda now warmer and more acidic than it was 40 years ago, OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 Artificial intelligence successfully lied its way through the I am not a robot test. How to make a better espresso.
Skeptics guide to antiaging serum therapy Lees meerThis week’s guests include: Dr Anshu Gupta from ASTRO 3D and the Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research NASA JPL scientist Ryan Park
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Martian Mysteries: Polygons Point to Ancient Water on Mars | S26E150
15 december 2023 · 28 min
Mysterious Polygons on Mars: Lees meer
Scientists discover strange, irregular wedge-shaped objects buried beneath the Martian surface.
Polygons range from centimeters to 10 meters in size and may have formed during ancient freeze-thaw cycles billions of years ago.
Possible formation mechanisms include mud cracks from wet sediments and contraction from cooling volcanic lava flows.
Zhurong rover detected at least 16 polygons, suggesting a wide distribution.
Iran's Nuclear Program:
Iran successfully launches a small spacecraft, raising concerns about its ballistic missile program.
Officials claim the launch was for peaceful purposes, but it violates the Vienna Accords.
Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is now 18 times above the limit set by the Accords.
International community urges Iran to stop its nuclear weapons development.
Russian Progress Cargo Ship Docked with ISS:
Progress MS-25 successfully docked with the International Space Station, delivering over 2.5 tons of supplies.
The cargo included food, personal items for the crew, spare parts, and fuel, oxygen, and water.
This resupply mission ensures the crew has the resources they need to continue their research aboard the ISS.
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New Australian Skyguide released, providing stargazers with information about upcoming celestial events. www.maas.musem/store
Study shows eating a healthy vegan diet lowers cholesterol, weight, and insulin levels.
Increasing walking speed to 4 km/h may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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