Synopsis
The new home of the ABCs (Australia) popular astronomy podcast (formerly known as StarStuff). Recognized worldwide by our listeners and industry experts as one of the best programs on Astronomy and Space Science.
Episodes
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S26E73: Key building block for life found at Saturn’s moon Enceladus & Other Space News
19/06/2023 Duration: 37minSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 73 *Key building block for life found at Saturn’s moon Enceladus The search for extraterrestrial life in our solar system just got more exciting with scientists finding phosphorus -- a key building block for life in the waters jetting out of the Saturnian ice moon Enceladus. *Discovery of a supernova from one of the universe’s first stars Astronomers have just made an important discovery in their quest to better understand the very first stars in the universe. *Understanding how Earth’s core formed Scientists have developed a new technique to provide fresh insights into the formation of planet Earth. *The Science Report Scientists use stem cells to create cloned synthetic human embryos. The first ever humans to contract COVID-19 named. Scientists have detected the first virgin birth in crocodiles. Skeptics guide to World Health Organization witch doctors This week’s special guest: Professor Alexander Heger from Monash University And our regular guests: Tim Mendham from Australian S
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S26E72: Universal Evaporation // A Pile of Rubble // Trouble Plagued Starliner & Other Space News
16/06/2023 Duration: 22minSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 72 *Eventually everything in the universe will evaporate, not only black holes New theoretical research has shown that Stephen Hawking might have been right about black holes evaporating over time -- although not completely. *Asteroid Bennu just a pile of rubble Data from NASA’s OSIRIS-REX mission has confirmed that the asteroid Bennu is composed of mostly piles of rubble held together by gravity -- rather than a solid rock. *Boeing’s trouble plagued Starliner spacecraft suffers more delays The planned launch of Boeing's trouble plagued Starliner spacecraft has been postponed again following new problems which officials say should have been caught earlier. *The Science Report Study says warming temperatures will see nearly 80 per cent of coral die in the next 80 years. The oldest pterosaur bones ever found in Australia. Claims drinking a light to moderate amount of alcohol could reduce risk of stress-related heart attack. Skeptics guide to Michael Jackson’s haunted house Listen to
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S26E71: What made the brightest cosmic explosion of all time so exceptional? & Other Space News
14/06/2023 Duration: 23minSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 71 *What made the brightest cosmic explosion of all time so exceptional? Astronomers have finally developed a theory to explain the brightest cosmic explosion ever seen. *New study identifies mechanism driving the Sun’s fast wind A new study has worked out how the Sun generates winds of over 1.6 million kilometres an hour. *Mars helicopter goes silent NASA's Mars Ingenuity helicopter suddenly went silent on the surface of the red planet for six days before finally re-establishing contact. *The Science Report Claims that an AI drone attacked its operator to complete its mission rejected. New tool to identify scientific papers written by ChatGPT AI. A new record for the world’s fastest industry standard optical fibre. Alex on Tech: Apple’s Vision Pro will change everything. 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 Additionally, listeners can support
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S26E70: Rewriting the book on mysterious Fast Radio Bursts & Other Space News
12/06/2023 Duration: 27minThe Astronomy News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 70 *Rewriting the book on mysterious Fast Radio Bursts Astronomers are raising new questions about mysterious deep space blasts of energy called Fast Radio Bursts following the detection of an event which breaks the known rules about their origins. *New insights show the early universe crackled with bursts of star formation Among the most fundamental questions in astronomy is: How did the first stars and galaxies form? NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now providing new insights into this question. *A UFO whistle blower comes forward A former US intelligence official claims the American government possesses both intact and partially intact alien spacecraft. *The Science Report Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology issues an El Niño alert. Scientists find viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 can cause brain cells to fuse. Study shows over 60 billion invertebrate animals were killed in the 2019-2020 black summer bushfires. Skeptics guide to street light interference
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S26E69: Unlocking the secrets of the first building blocks of life with iron particles
09/06/2023 Duration: 24minDo you want to gain new insights into the emergence of life on Earth? Are you curious to know the potential role of iron particles in the formation of organic compounds? If so, you won't want to my analysis on the latest findings. I'll be sharing a new scenario proposed for the emergence of the first building blocks of life on Earth. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the secrets of life's beginnings! In this episode, you will be able to: · Be captivated by the latest advancements in space science, as featured on the SpaceTime podcast. · Understand Virgin Galactic's pursuit to transform the future of space tourism. · Investigate an innovative concept regarding the formation of life's primary constituents on Earth. · Stay current with NASA and ESA's mission to retrieve Martian samples with potential breakthroughs. · Recognize the real-world dangers posed by fungi on animals, The resources mentioned in this episode are: · Read the research article in Science Reports about the emergence of life on Earth. ·
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S26E68: Ten-thousand-kilometres high waterspout discovered on Saturn’s ice moon & Other Space News
07/06/2023 Duration: 23minSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 68 *Ten-thousand-kilometres high water spout discovered on Saturn’s ice moon Astronomers have discovered towering plumes of water shooting some ten thousand kilometres deep into space from the Saturnian ice moon Enceladus. *The search for habitable planets expands Scientists are expanding the search for habitable worlds to areas beyond the so-called Goldilocks zone. *NASA’s first public UFO meeting NASA has held its first public meeting on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena – what we used to call UFOs. *The Science Report New warnings that exposure to air pollution can increase your risk of heart problems. Study shows kids who vape are more likely to take drugs and alcohol. Looking back at the history of the McMurdo Dry Valleys in Antarctica. Alex on Tech Microsoft Build 2023 conference 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 Additionally, listeners ca
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S26E67: Profound new discoveries about mysterious Fast Radio Bursts & Other Astronomy News
05/06/2023 Duration: 28minSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 67 *Profound new discoveries about mysterious Fast Radio Bursts Astronomers have just discovered that mysterious blasts of energy known as Fast Radio Bursts have reversable magnetic fields. *South Korea launches its own satellite on its own rocket South Korea has successfully launched its homegrown Nuri rocket placing 8 satellites into orbit. *Crash and burn for North Korea’s latest attempt to launch a spy satellite North Korea has failed in its attempt to launch a spy satellite with the rocket and its secretive payload crashing into the sea in a fiery ball of flame. *Iran has unveiled its latest long range ballistic missile. Tehran says its new Kheibar missile will have a range of 2,000 kilometres and carry a 15-hundred-kilogram warhead. *The Science Report Claims artificial intelligence could pose a human extinction level threat. China hacking into key infrastructure including communications, transportation, power and water utilities. New study shows plants can sense when they’re
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S26E66: Ancient galaxy dies suddenly // Inmarsat denies cyber-attack // Meteorite rocks Queensland // June Skywatch
02/06/2023 Duration: 43minSpaceTime S26E66 - The James Webb Telescope has discovered an ancient galaxy, called GS-9209, which suddenly and mysteriously died – halting all star formation. Inmarsat has denied suggestions that two recent outages of its I-4 F1 satellite was due to a denial of service cyber-attack by an unfriendly foreign power.- Queenslanders are on the hunt searching for meteorite fragments from a meteor which lit up the night skies of northern Queensland last week.- Procyon – the brightest star in Canis Minor, the bloated aging red giant Arcturus, the red super giant Antares, and the June solstice are among the highlights of the night skies on June Skywatch.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 For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 66 by Stuart Gary: - The James Webb Telescope
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S26E65: Polar Cyclone - on Uranus // Lightning’s role in the creation of life // SpaceX’s latest space tourism flight
31/05/2023 Duration: 40minSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 65 *A Polar Cyclone found on Uranus Astronomers have discovered what appears to be a polar cyclone on Uranus. *Lightning’s role in the creation of life A new study warns that lightning's role in making nitrogen available for life on Earth may have been relatively short-lived. *SpaceX’s latest space tourism flight to the International Space Station SpaceX has launched another Space tourism flight – this one to the International Space Station. The Axiom-2 flight carried two Saudis, a Tennessee businessman who started his own racing car team. and an experienced former now retired NASA astronaut on a ten-day trip to the orbiting outpost aboard the Dragon capsule Freedom. *The Science Report Two billion people to be exposed to dangerous heat conditions by global warming. The ultra-thin nanotechnology skin patch to monitor 11 human health signals. Is it time for scientists to look closer at unidentified aerial phenomena? Alex on Tech new Acer O-LED range released Listen to SpaceTime on y
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S26E64: Blue Origin's Lunar Lander // Black Holes near Earth // Ancient Martian Ocean
29/05/2023 Duration: 31minIn this episode of SpaceTime with Stuart Gary: Blue Origin selected to build NASA's next lunar lander: NASA has chosen Blue Origin to develop the Blue Moon lander concept, which will transport crews and supplies between lunar orbit and the Moon's surface. This partnership aims to support NASA's Artemis program, which aims to return humans to the Moon.Searching for black holes near Earth: Astronomers have discovered compelling evidence of a rare type of black hole within Messier 4, the closest globular star cluster to Earth, located approximately 6,000 light-years away. This finding sheds light on the existence of black holes in our cosmic neighborhood.Confirmation of a vast ancient ocean on Mars: Scientists analyzing data from China's Zhurong Mars rover have provided further confirmation that a massive ocean once covered significant portions of Mars' northern hemisphere lowlands. This discovery contributes to our understanding of Mars' past and its potential for habitability.The Science Report: Research indic
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Astronomers Discover Earth-size Exoplanet with Potential Volcanoes - and more Space News
26/05/2023 Duration: 25minSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 63 with Stuart Gary:- Astronomers have discovered an Earth-size exoplanet that may be carpeted with volcanoes.- New computer simulations have shown how massive streams of primordial gas in the very early universe could have created supermassive black holes without needing to first form stars.- The European Space Agency has successfully freed a crucial radar antenna that was jammed in a semi-stowed position on its Juice spacecraft.- The Science Report:- A study confirms that using cannabis during pregnancy can impact the growth of the baby. - Scientists have released the first draft of a reference 'pangenome'-Two-thirds of native elephant habitat has been lost in Asia since the 1700s.- Sceptics guide to psychedelic drug therapy.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 Additionally, listeners can support the podcast and gain access to bonus content b
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Saturn's 62 new moons // Wild Martian river // Finding black holes
24/05/2023 Duration: 27minIn this episode of SpaceTime with Stuart Gary, you'll learn about the amazing discovery of 62 new moons around Saturn, the evidence of a wild river on ancient Mars, and the new technique to find black holes in the sky. You'll also get the latest science news, including the link between bone fractures and mortality, the genetic modification of bananas to prevent extinction, and the impressive achievement of Chat GPT-4 AI in radiology. Tune in to SpaceTime for an informative and entertaining podcast about astronomy and space science.#astronomy #space #sceience #news #spacetime #podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.
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S26E61: New way to measure the expansion of the universe // Earth’s abrupt glacial transitions // Money axed from spaceport investment
22/05/2023 Duration: 33minSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 61 *A new way to measure the expansion of the universe Astronomers have developed a new way to determine the Hubble constant – a key measurement of the universe’s rate of expansion. *Understanding Earth’s abrupt glacial transitions A new study has supported the long hypothesized Milankovitch cycles which are thought to control major swings in planet Earth’s climate. *Money axed from spaceport investment in the Federal budget The Federal budget handed down last week has quietly axed 32 million dollars from Australian spaceport development. *The Science Report WMO says there’s a 98 percent chance of setting a new global heat record in the next five years. Study confirms Google is biased on political news and issues. Palaeontologists have described a new species of spinosaurid dinosaur discovered in Spain. Skeptics guide to traditional Mexican medicines This week’s guests includes: Brad Tucker from the Australian National University Jessica Thorne from the University of Western Austra
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Simulating Black Hole Jets // NASA's Storm Chaser Satellites // Virgin Galactic's Space Flights Resumed
19/05/2023 Duration: 38minS26E60: In this episode of SpaceTime with Stuart Gary, we explore the fascinating world of astrophysics and space exploration.Astronomers have used powerful supercomputer simulations to accurately recreate the mesmerizing jets emanating from supermassive black holes. Additionally, Rocket Lab successfully launched NASA's new storm-chasing satellites, while Virgin Galactic announces the resumption of flights to the edge of space. Segment 1: Recreating Black Hole Jets Using Supercomputer Simulations Astrophysicists have harnessed the power of supercomputer simulations to replicate the awe-inspiring jets that emanate from supermassive black holes. By accurately recreating these cosmic phenomena, scientists gain valuable insights into the mechanics and behavior of black hole jets. Segment 2: Rocket Lab Launches NASA's Storm Chaser Satellites Rocket Lab has achieved another successful launch, this time deploying a pair of NASA's cutting-edge storm-chasing satellites. These advanced satellites will help scientists b
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Exploring Uranus' Mysterious Moons // Satellite Navigation Secrets // Early Hiccups for JUICE spacecraft
17/05/2023 Duration: 25minSpaceTime S26E59Uranus' mysterious moons may contain oceans under their icy crusts, according to new computer modelling based on re-analyzed data from NASA's Voyager spacecraft.The magic key to satellite navigation systems is precise three-dimensional positioning, which has revolutionized how humans navigate.The European Space Agency's JUICE spacecraft experienced early problems as a key radar antenna failed to open as planned.In the Science Report, there is a major step in slowing the progression of Alzheimer's, a potential antidote for the poisonous Death cap mushroom, and medical doctors and public health experts are joining the call to suspend development of AI. Alex on Tech covers Google's big launch.#astronomy #space #science #news #podcast #spacetime #nasa #esa #gps #juiceBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.
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Moon Secrets // Removing Space Junk // Lunar Research Station Update
15/05/2023 Duration: 28minS26E58:*The Moon reveals its deepest secrets A new study has provided the most detailed view yet of the internal structure of the Moon. *Removing space junk from orbit Right now, there are over 200 million of bits of space junk orbiting the Earth, ranging in size from giant spent rocket stages and disused satellites, down to nuts, bolts, paint flakes, and tiny bits of shrapnel from exploded spacecraft – all of it speeding around the planet at over 28 thousand kilometres per hour. *Work advances on China's Lunar Research Station Project China is proceeding with development of its new International Lunar Research Station on the Moon’s south pole. *The Science Report The Covid-19 global health emergency is over. Bacterial lung infection –and not the cytokine storm was the primary cause of COVID fatalities Modern day humans inherited their noses from Neanderthals. Skeptics guide to aluxe Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and
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Breaking the Laws of Physics: The Mystery of Pulsar M82X2 & Other Space News
12/05/2023 Duration: 23minIn this episode of Space Time, Stuart Gary discusses a mysterious neutron star named M82X2 that appears to be breaking the laws of physics by radiating energy that is 100 times brighter than it should be based on the Eddington limit.He also talks about lightning bolts creating a never-before-seen mineral and highlights a new hypothesis on how Saturn got its rings.[00:00:46] Ultra-luminous pulsar.[00:04:54] Never-before-seen mineral from lightning. [00:08:20] Saturn's Axial Tilt.[00:11:48] Saturn's Rings Formation.[00:17:22] Opioid-based drugs and cancer.[00:19:27] Amazon Forest Carbon Sink Threat.For more SpaceTime visit our website at https://www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com or our HQ at https://www.bitesz.comFollow us on twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.#astronomy #space #science #news #podcast #spacetimeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.
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Superflare Captured on Nearby Star & ESA Plans Nuclear Rocket for Deep Space Exploration
10/05/2023 Duration: 27minS26E56 - In this episode of SpaceTime, we cover a range of space and science news. Astronomers have captured a super flare erupting from a nearby star using a combination of space and ground-based observations. The European Space Agency has announced its plans to develop a nuclear-powered rocket for deep space exploration, following in the footsteps of NASA. With air pollution being a serious problem, ESA's air quality missions are taking a deep breath to understand and monitor its impact. In the Science Report, a study shows that following a Mediterranean-style diet may reduce the risk of dementia. New research also suggests that male woolly mammoths underwent Musth, just like modern-day elephants. Plus, Alex on Tech highlights the dangers of AI, and a new study shows that the Chat GPT-4 Open AI can answer medical questions better than most doctors. Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://lin
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S26E55: Water on Mars // the Milky Way's Shape // NASA's Europa Clipper: Latest Space and Astronomy News
08/05/2023 Duration: 22minIn this episode, we discuss some of the latest developments in space and astronomy news.China's Zhurong rover has reportedly found evidence of liquid water on dune surfaces at low latitudes on Mars, challenging our understanding of the Red Planet's climate history.Meanwhile, a new study by Chinese scientists suggests that astronomers may have gotten the shape of the Milky Way all wrong.NASA is also working on its largest interplanetary spacecraft, the Europa Clipper, which is set to launch next year to study Jupiter's ice moon Europa.In other news, we delve into the effectiveness of vaccines against the latest COVID-19 strains, the dangers of ultrafine particles emitted by jet engines, and the surprising discovery of human DNA in some hot dog frankfurters. Finally, we explore the topic of grief vampires and how to identify them as skeptics.Enjoy!And for more SpaceTime and how you can subscribe to Commercial-Free editions of the show...in fact all things SpaceTime - simply visit our website at https://spacetim
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S26E54: Ultralight Axions // Integral Spacecraft fixes // Rocket Lab's HASTE // May Skywatch
05/05/2023 Duration: 39min*A new study proposes that ultralight particles called Axions, which act in waves, could solve the mystery of dark matter. *The European Space Agency's Integral Spacecraft is now safe thanks to a series of fixes by mission managers.*Rocket Lab has created a modified version of its Electron orbital launch vehicle called the HASTE for suborbital hypersonic test flights.*In the May edition of Skywatch, we explore the Scorpius constellation, the M6 and M7 open star clusters, and the Eta-Aquarids meteor shower produced by Halley's Comet.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 Additionally, listeners can support the podcast and gain access to bonus content by becoming a SpaceTime crew member through www.bitesz.supercast.com or through premium versions on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Details on our website at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com For more SpaceTime and show links: h