Spacetime With Stuart Gary

Welcome to this episode of SpaceTime, where we bring you some fascinating stories from the world of astronomy and space science. First up, astronomers have made an incredible discovery using an Artificial Intelligence program. They have found a supermassive black hole that is ripping apart a giant star in what is being called the brightest, most energetic, and longest-lasting stellar murder ever seen. This discovery has stunned the astronomy community, and we discuss the implications of this discovery. In our next story, we take a look at the weird asteroid Phaethon. A new study has claimed that the cometary tail generated by Phaethon is not dust, as previously thought, but rather sodium gas. We delve into the findings of this study and explore what it could mean for our understanding of this strange asteroid. Finally, we discuss the recent news of a dead NASA spacecraft crashing back to Earth. The spacecraft smashed into the ground in the northern African Sahara Desert, and we take a closer look at what happ

*Solving the 60-year-old mystery of quasars Astronomers believe they’ve finally solved the mystery of quasars – the most powerful objects in the Universe. *Discovery of an embryonic exoplanet in a distant star system Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet forming in the protoplanetary disk around a distant newly formed star. *Japan fails in its attempt to land on the Moon Japanese start-up ispace has confirmed that its Hakuto-R Mission 1 spacecraft has crashed while attempting to land on the lunar surface. *The Science Report Weather patterns overturning current models predicting La Nina events. NOAA and the BOM at odds over the likelihood of an El Nino event in coming months. A new study has confirmed that drinking cranberry juice is good for you. Skeptics guide to the Origins of Frankenstein 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

In this episode, we explore some of the latest developments in astronomy and space news: Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) from deep space continue to mystify astronomers with their sudden bursts of energy. Last year's Tongan volcanic explosion was confirmed to be the largest natural explosion on Earth in over a century. China has launched a new constellation of spy satellites for Earth observation purposes. The Science Report covers new research linking Vitamin D deficiency to premature death, warnings about the health risks of artificial sweeteners, and a study showing that boys are more likely to report being victims of violence than girls. Listeners can tune into the SpaceTime podcast via the 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.

*Ingenuity reaches half a century*Curiosity gets a major software update*Biggest ever Brown Dwarf discovered*The Science Report*Alex on Tech Elon Musk to develop a new better AI.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you… To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com Your support is needed... SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisations or companies), and we’re working towards becoming a completely listener supported show...meaning we can do away with the commercials and sponsors. We figure the time

*First starship launch ends in massive explosion*Europe’s JUICE mission bound for Jupiter*Russia backs down on space station threat*The Science Report*Skeptics guide to IvermectinThis week’s guests includes: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from iTWire.com Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics Jonathan Nally the editor of Australian Sky and Telescope MagazineListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you…To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com Your support is needed... SpaceTime is an independently produced podcast (we are not funded by any government grants, big organisation

*Ancient White Dwarf hosts a planetary graveyard*New study shows that Einstein was right – again*Russia’s new weapon *The Science Report*Skeptics guide to Lincoln’s ghostListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQIf you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you… To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ .For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

*Invisible monster on the loose in intergalactic space*Understanding the mystery of the neutrino mass*A fascinating new look at Uranus*The Science Report*Alex on TechFor more SpaceTime visit us online at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you… To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts. For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 46 *This week’s Australian Total Solar Eclipse Sky watchers from around the world are making their way to the outback Western Australian township of Ningaloo on north west cape for one of the most spectacular events on the astronomical calendar – a total eclipse of the Sun. *Snowball Earth might have been slush ball At least five ice ages have befallen Earth, including one 635 million years ago that was thought to have created glaciers from pole to pole. *Discovery of a nearby binary brown dwarf system Astronomers have discovered the first ever binary star system comprising two brown dwarfs. *The Science Report New warnings about the link between air pollution and lung cancer. As well as links between air pollution and dementia Antarctic breeding sites being decimated. Skeptics guide to Chinese spy balloons This week’s talent includes: Dr Toner Stevenson honorary History affiliate at the University of Sydney And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from iTWire.com Tim Mendham f

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 45 *Starship readied for first flight SpaceX has commenced final assembly of their new Starship rocket in preparation for its maiden orbital test flight which could happen as soon as this week. *The black widow pulsar consumes its sibling A rapidly rotating neutron star has set a new mass record after consuming part of its binary stellar companion. *Claims Earth’s inner core is driven by dipole geomagnetic field Scientists have found that the structure of Earth’s solid inner core is driven by a dipole geomagnetic field. *The Science Report 21 % of wetlands lost due to human development. A cheaper and more energy-efficient way to produce hydrogen directly from seawater. Study shows that Australians trust in science depends on the subject. Skeptics guide to finding bigfoot. Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast,

*Scientists observe flattest explosion ever seen in space Astronomers have just witnessed what they’re calling the flattest explosion ever seen in space. *Was plate tectonics occurring when life first formed on Earth? A new study claims plate tectonics was already active on the Earth 4.2 billion years ago – at a time when the first life is believed to have started forming. *Europe’s space rider space plane Space rider is the European Space Agency’s answer to Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser reusable lifting body spaceplane which is slated to undertake its first orbital flight aboard a United Launch Alliance Vulcan Centaur rocket in December this year. *The Science Report New satellite data warns global water cycle extremes such as droughts and floods are increasing. Study shows people usually misremember events within seconds of them happening. ChatGPT AI means scientific and medical journals should require proof of data collection. Alex on Tech: Australia bans TikTok on all government devices. Listen to SpaceTim

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 43 *The brightest gamma ray burst ever seen Astronomers around the world have been stunned by the brightest gamma ray burst ever seen. *Comprehensive map of all 85,000 volcanoes on Venus A new study has mapped no less than 85 thousand volcanoes on Venus. *Perseverance begins its next science campaign on Mars NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has commenced its new science campaign on the surface of the red planet. *The Science Report Levels of ozone killing chlorofluorocarbon concentrations increasing again despite global bans. New silicon anode platform doubles the performance of existing lithium-ion batteries. Study shows most methods to reduce a person's conspiracy beliefs don't work. Skeptics guide to spontaneous human combustion This week’s talent includes: James Leung from the University of Sydney ESA Director of Space Transportation Daniel Neuenschwander And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from iTWire.com Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics Jonathan Nally the editor of A

*RNA nucleobases found in space rocks Scientists studying samples of the asteroid Ryugu brought back to Earth by Japan’s Hayabusa 2 mission have discovered it contains uracil – one of the four nucleobases that make up RNA . *Discovery of an asteroid orbiting the Sun inside of Venus Astronomers say the discovery of an asteroid orbiting the Sun inside the orbit of Venus could be the first of a population of inner solar system asteroids. *Oumuamua's weird orbit due to gas Scientists have developed a surprisingly simple explanation for the alien comet Oumuamua's weird orbit which appeared to accelerate as it left our solar system. *The Science Report Study shows most Australian reef species have declined in population over the last decade. Study shows modern day grape varieties originated in Israel and the Caucasus 11 thousand years ago Salad really does scream when you cut it. Skeptic's guide to the science of ghosts This week’s talent includes: Associate Professor Fabio Capitanio from the Monash University And

*Second coronal hole detected on the Sun in a week For the second time in a week, a huge coronal hole has been detected on the Sun. *Rocket launches into the northern lights Scientists in Sweden have launched a sounding rocket to study the spectacular auroral displays which have lit up the night skies at higher latitudes in recent weeks. *NASA’s new PACE mission to study the world’s carbon Whether in plants or animals, greenhouse gases or smoke, carbon atoms exist in various compounds as they move through a multitude of pathways within Earth's system. *The Science Report Scientists develop a small-molecule drug that prevents weight gain and adverse liver changes. Scientists invent a new type of battery based on oxygen-ions. Teens allowed to drink at home have a higher chance of being harmed by their alcohol consumption. Alex on Tech new ios16.4 update Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links:

*Discovery of one of the biggest black holes ever found Astronomers has discovered one of the biggest black holes ever found – some 30 billion times the mass of the Sun. *New clues on how the Earth’s continents formed A new study claims the planet’s first continents were not stable and were recycled into the Earth’s mantle. *Redness of Neptunian asteroids sheds light on early Solar System A new study suggests that asteroids sharing their orbits with the planet Neptune have been observed to exist in a broad spectrum of red colours, implying the existence of two populations of asteroids in the region. *The Science Report Claims deep ocean warming set to alter overturning heat freshwater oxygen carbon & nutrients cycles. A new study shows that people on vegan diets tend to be healthier. Scientists create a meatball made out of DNA from an extinct woolly mammoth. Skeptics guide to GMOs vs Organics This week’s talent includes: Associate Professor Fabio Capitanio from the Monash University And our regular guest

*How heat flow affects the Earth’s magnetic field Compass readings that do not show the direction of true north and interference with the operations of satellites are a few of the problems caused by peculiarities of the Earth’s magnetic field. *NASA’s Parker Solar Probe kisses the Sun NASA’s Parker Solar Probe spacecraft has undertaken its 15th close encounter with the Sun. *Indirect evidence for existence of dark matter surrounding black holes Astronomers have provided indirect evidence supporting the possible existence of mysterious dark matter around black holes. *April Skywatch Our nearest neighbouring star system Alpha Centauri -- the iconic constellation Southern Cross -- and the annual Lyrids meteor shower are among the highlights of the April night skies on SkyWatch. Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else t

*Another stellar stream adds more evidence to the Milky Way‘s cannibalism Astronomers have discovered another stellar stream hidden deep in the Milky Way Galaxy. *The most accurate measurement so far for the W boson Physicists at CERN have refined their understanding of the mass of the W boson finding it to be 80,360 MeV. *Australian hypersonic scramjet to undergo US defence department tests The United States Department of Defence has selected the Australian Hypersonix Launch System for testing the next generation of hypersonic aircraft. *The Science Report Both getting too much sleep and getting too little sleep could increase your risk of getting sick. Study shows Sweden may have been right by remaining open during the COVID 19 pandemic. New research shows that human-modified landscapes are affecting the diets of Tasmanian devils. Alex on Tech -- Android security issue Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceT

*Dangerous asteroid on its way to Earth NASA says an asteroid on an orbit that takes it close to Earth will almost certainly miss the planet despite some predictions of doom and gloom. *Asteroid impacts on the Moon are mirrored on Earth Scientists have discovered that asteroid impacts on the Moon millions of years ago coincided precisely with some of the largest meteorite impacts on Earth including the KT boundary event impactor which wiped out all the non-avian dinosaurs 66 million years ago. *Rocket Lab launches its second Electron from the US Rocket Lab has successfully launched its second Electron mission from its new launch complex 2 at NASA’s Wallops Island Flight Facility on the Virginian mid Atlantic coast. *The Science Report 30 years of satellite observation data showing the rate of sea level rise is increasing. Swabs taken from the Wuhan wet markets confirmed COVID-19 present but doesn’t rule out the Lab. Study shows the average gentleman’s most prized attribute is getting bigger! Skeptics guide to

The European Space Agency says its ExoMars mission to the red planet is back on with a launch window opening in October 2028. *Extremely rare Coronal Mass Ejection event A blast which scientists are calling an extremely rare bright Coronal Mass Extinction event has just rocked the surface of the far side of the Sun. *China spying on other nation’s satellites as it launches two more spy satellites It’s been revealed that a Chinese spy satellite launched in 2018 has been inspecting other nations' spacecraft in geostationary orbit. *The Science Report Claims high blood caffeine levels curb body fat and the risk of type 2 diabetes. Scientists discover enzyme that literally make energy out of thin air. Researchers find some dogs who get Anxious -- might have differently wired brains. Skeptics guide to organic foods This week’s talent includes: Dr Christene Lynch from ASTRO 3D, the ARC Centre of Excellence for All Sky Astrophysics in 3 Dimensions and Curtin University and the International Centre for Radio Astron

*Modern glacier remains found near Martian equator Scientists have discovered recent glacial activity near the Martian equator. *Where did Earth’s water come from Water makes up 71% of Earth’s surface, but no one knows how or when such massive quantities of water arrived on Earth. *CHEOPS mission extended After more than three years in orbit, the European Space Agency’s CHEOPS mission has been extended until at least 2026 and possibly 2029. *The Science Report New study claims a Mediterranean-type diet could help lower your risk of developing dementia. Discovery of the DNA sequence of a gene in wheat responsible for resisting a devastating plant virus. Machine learning to help search for alien life Alex on Tech Open AI chat GPT-4 released Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you… To become a S

*Modern volcanic activity discovered on Venus There have been lots of hints but now astronomers have finally discovered direct geological evidence of recent volcanic activity on the surface of Venus. *Looking back to first light and the beginning of everything Research using new antennas in the Australian hinterland has reduced background noise and brought us closer to finding a 13-billion-year-old signal *NASA shows of its new Artemis spacesuit NASA has shown off its latest prototype space suit for the Artemis II mission which will return humans to the Lunar surface. *The Science Report Australia purchases between 3 and 5 Virginia class nuclear subs and will build 8 AUKUS class nuclear subs locally. Australia purchases Tomahawk cruise missiles Arctic sea ice became thinner and more uniform between 2005 and 2007. The Southern Hemisphere’s largest testing laboratory opens in Melbourne Skeptics guide looks at why there’s less trust in science This week’s talent includes: Dr Christene Lynch from ASTRO 3D, the AR