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*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

*Board of inquiry hands down its findings into the Vega C rocket failure A European Space Agency board of inquiry has found a fault in a nozzle caused the failure of the European Vega C rocket's second flight. *The most detailed study yet of a Gigantic Jet A detailed 3D study of a massive electrical discharge that rose 100 kilometres into space above an Oklahoma thunderstorm has provided new insights into an elusive atmospheric phenomenon known as gigantic jets. *Working out the time on the Moon A new era of lunar exploration is on the rise, with dozens of moon missions planned for the coming decade. *The Science Report A new study warns that a history of child abuse could be linked with altered brain function in adults. Quantum computers prone to errors that need to be corrected to run their tasks properly. Flooding of Murray-Darling river system creating ideal breeding conditions for many native species. Skeptics guide why people go to psychics. This week’s talent includes: Head of the Global Fire Ball ob

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 32 *Mars Helicopter undertakes its 46th flight on the red planet NASA’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter has undertaken its 46th flight in the skies over the red planet to reposition the tissue box sized twin rotor chopper for future scout missions *More evidence that Mimas is a stealth ocean world There’s growing evidence that Saturn’s tiny ice moon Mimas could be another ocean world – or at least in the process of transforming into one. *NASA spacecraft back on line following separate computer glitches NASA's Interstellar Boundary Explorer spacecraft - IBEX – has returned to operational status after suffering a computer glitch last month which saw the probe enter an emergency contingency mode after suddenly becoming unresponsive to commands after resetting its flight computer. *The Science Report A new study has found a rapid and unprecedented increase in ocean plastics since 2005. Research shows Pfizer's bivalent vaccine induces higher levels of antibodies than original vaccine. A thir

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 31 *How the DART spacecraft ripped a hole in an asteroid It’s been revealed that NASA’s Dart spacecraft blasted over a thousand tonnes of rock and debris out of the asteroid Dimorphos when it crashed into the space rock in September last year. *Crash and burn for Japan’s new H3 rocket Japan’s shiny new 60 metre tall H3 rocket has exploded in flames on its maiden flight from the Tanegashima Space Center south of Kyushu. *A newly discovered nearby Earth like planet Astronomers say that a newly discovered exoplanet similar in size to the Earth could be worth searching for signs of life. *The Science Report The World Meteorological Organization has warned an El Niño event may develop in the coming months. New study shows chemicals in bushfire smoke can destroy ozone. China cements its position as the world’s biggest greenhouse gas emitter. Skeptics guide to the latest government UFO study This week’s talent includes: Head of the Global Fire Ball observatory Dr Ellie Sansom, from Curtin

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 30 *How mysterious Venus may be resurfacing itself A new study based on archival NASA data suggests that the planet Venus may be losing heat from geologic activity in regions called coronae, possibly like early tectonic activity on Earth. *Astronomers discover mature galaxies in the early universe Astronomers studying observations of the ancient universe gathered by NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have discovered an ancient galaxy that’s far more mature than it should be. *Vulcan slated for maiden flight in May The United Launch Alliance says its new Vulcan Centaur launch vehicle will likely undertake its maiden flight in May. *March Skywatch The March equinox, the constellations Taurus, Leo, Corvus, and Eridanus, and don’t forget Pi day are among the highlights in the night skies on March Skywatch. This week’s talent includes: Dr Jacinda Ginges, from the University of Queensland NASA scientist Heather Graham from the Goddard Space Flight Centre in Greenbelt Maryland And our re

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 29 *New insights from ancient asteroid Ryugu Scientists studying samples from the asteroid Ryugu have identified some of the oldest material in the solar system. *The Sun getting more violent Planet Earth caught a glancing blow from a coronal mass ejection which blasted out of the Sun following an M-8.6 class solar flare last week. *NASA’s SpaceX Crew-6 arrives aboard the space station NASA have sent a new crew to the International Space Station. *The Science Report Study shows taking a daily aspirin may help lower the risk of ovarian cancer. Australia’s rarest bird of prey - the red goshawk - facing extinction. Study shows companies claiming to fight climate change usually have the worst record. Alex on Tech Mobile World Congress Barcelona This week’s talent includes: Dr Jacinda Ginges, from the University of Queensland NASA scientist Heather Graham from the Goddard Space Flight Centre in Greenbelt Maryland And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from iTWire.com Tim Mendham fro

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 28 *The Earth’s magma ocean solidified faster than thought A new study claims the Earth’s original magma ocean must have solidified in just a few million years rather than the hundreds of millions of years previously thought. *A new approach to the search for dark matter Scientists have studied an unusual form of cesium atom which could help in the search for a particle to explain dark matter. *Two key NASA missions suddenly go offline NASA have major problems with two of its key missions as Maven suddenly entered safe mode and Ibex is failing to respond to commands following a sudden computer glitch. *The Science Report FBI finds Covid 19 most likely leaked out of a Chinese Government Lab in Wuhan to infect the world. Authorities find a Cesium 137 radioactive pellet lost on a highway in Western Australia. Egyptologists discover a hidden corridor near the main entrance of Great Pyramid of Giza. Skeptics guide to poor sleep and paranormal beliefs This week’s talent includes: Dr Jaci

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 27 *The asteroid that almost swallowed a spacecraft It sounds like something out of a 1950s sci-fi movie, but it seems that the asteroid Bennu almost swallowed NASA’s Osiris-Rex spacecraft during its sample collection maneuver. *59 new exoplanets discovered in our stellar neighbourhood A survey of nearby stars has discovered no less than 59 previously unknown exoplanets around a dozen of which are in their host star’s habitable zones. *Starship still planning to launch this month SpaceX say they’re still hoping to undertake the maiden orbital test flight of the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket sometime this month. *The Science Report Stronger El Nino’s could accelerate ice sheet melting. The bionic finger that can feel. Iran ready to produce four nukes now! Skeptics guide waving goodbye to Nessie This week’s talent includes: Professor Hrvoje Tkalčić from the Australian National University Curiosity's project scientist Ashwin Vasavada from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 26 *The Mars Curiosity rover finds surprising clues to the red planet’s watery past Among other discoveries being made by NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover as it continues to explore the foothills of Gale Crater’s Mount Sharp are strange rippled rock textures suggestive of lakes beds. *A monster attacks at the galactic centre Astronomers are watching a massive cloud being pulled apart as it accelerates toward the supermassive black hole at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy. *Japan aborts the maiden flight of its new H3 rocket The Japan aerospace exploration agency JAXA was forced to abort the maiden flight of its new H3 rocket. *The Science Report The melting of Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier could raise sea levels by half a metre. New warnings about a rise in Bird flu. Claims AI could cut household chores by 38 percent. Alex on Tech: People bullying Microsoft’s Chat GPT’s Bing AI. Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuar

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 25 *Discovery of massive early galaxies defies prior understanding of the universe Astronomers will have to rewrite their textbooks after NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope discovered the seemingly impossible – six massive galaxies at the beginning of time, each almost as big as the Milky Way. *An innermost inner core discovered at the centre of the Earth Scientists have detected what their describing as a distinct and separate innermost inner core at the centre of the Earth. *Leaky Soyuz crew stuck on station until September The Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos says the crew stuck on the International Space Station after their spacecraft sprung a leak, won’t return to Earth until September – a year after they first launched. *The Science Report A third patient in remission from AIDS. Farmed chicken and salmon among the world’s worst polluters. Study shows human sleep changes with the seasons. Skeptics guide to how gossips spread most fake news. This week’s talent includes: Pr

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 24 *A study of the complex Martian subsurface Ground-penetrating radar from China's Martian rover Zhurong has revealed shallow impact craters and other geologic structures in the top five meters of the Red Planet's surface. *Astronomers angry over commercial satellite pollution There’s growing concern in the scientific community about the number of commercial satellites now being launched into orbit – many of which are reflecting so much light they’re destroying important astronomical research work. *Chinese spy satellites and balloons It’s been a busy start to 2023 for China with multiple rocket launches – many carrying military spy satellites as Beijing continues what Chinese President Xi Jinping and his communist government describes as preparations for war. *The Science Report Study shows one in six Australians over the age of 14 are still using tobacco, cannabis. High-fibre supplements help to reduce blood pressure. Research suggests it took ten thousand years to populate all

*JUICE arrives at Kourou for launch to Jupiter The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer spacecraft –JUICE – has arrived at the Kourou Space Port in French Guyana where it will be mated to it Ariane 5 rocket in preparations for launch in April on an eight year grand odyssey of exploration to Jupiter. *The first asteroid to be visited by NASA's Lucy mission now has a name. The International Astronomical Union has approved the name (152830 -- Dinkinesh for the tiny main belt asteroid that the Lucy spacecraft will encounter on the first of November. *Successful static test firing for Starship’s super heavy booster SpaceX has achieved a major milestone in its efforts to create an interplanetary colonial transport ship by carrying out a successful static test firing of its Starship super heavy booster. *The Science Report Scientists at the University of Sydney discover lung protein that blocks SARS-CoV-2 infection Anthropologists believe they may have discovered evidence for the earliest use of stone