Spacetime With Stuart Gary

The Space News Podcast.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 e

The Space News Podcast.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 ReportAutism linked to worse physical activity and sleep in kidsThe complex family relationships of fairy wrens.The bacteria that inhabit human ear piercings. Skeptics guide what Jesus looked like https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com This week’s guests: Dr. Keith Bannister from the

The Space News Podcast.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 ReportClaims 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. Alex on Tech at CES 2024.http

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 5*Monstrous X5 solar flare launched on New Year's EveThe 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 HeavySpaceX 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 rocketChina has set a new national space record launching its tallest ever rocket. *The Science ReportThe 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. Alex on Tech turning cell phones into sat phonesListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linkt

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 4*Astronomers study the earliest Milky Way type galaxy ever seenA 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 starNew 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 todayThe United Launch Alliance has delayed the maiden flight of its new Vulcan Centaur rocket until today. *The Science ReportA major breakthrough in diabetes researchJuvenile T-Rex fossils reclassified into a separate and distinct species of small tyrannosaur.Why we love horror movies. Skeptics guide to ghosts vs physics This week’s guests:Dr Takafumi Tsukui from the Australian National University And our regular guests:Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.lifeTim Mendham from Australian Skeptics

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 3*The short life of the Milky Way’s satellite galaxiesA 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 orbitJapan'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 radiometerNASA’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. Skeptics guide to brain washingListen 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/biteszHQFor more Space News podcasts visit our HQ at https://bites

**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. ### In-Depth Analysis: -**Exploring the Magellanic Clouds**: T

Happy New Year from the SpaceTime Team!The Space News Podcast. SSpaceTime Series 27 Episode 1*Black Hole radio signals helping to unveil secrets of massive galaxiesA 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 IoNASA’s Juno spacecraft has just completed its closest ever encounter with the volcanic world of Io. *China launches its top secret space planeChina 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 investigatorsThis we

The Space News PodcastSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 156*Equatorial Launch Australia unveils its plans for new spaceport launch padsEquatorial Launch Australia has unveiled the final plans for its spaceport launch pads at the Arnhem Space Centre east of Darwin. *Rocket Lab back in spaceRocket 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 ICBMNorth 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 SkywatchThe 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. This week’s guests:Fermi Deputy Project Scientist Judy Racusin from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. And our regul

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 155*Recent Martian volcanism reveals a more active planetA vast, flat, "featureless" plain on Mars has surprised scientists by revealing a much more tumultuous geologic past than expected. *Betelgeuse EclipsedSkywatchers 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 galaxyOne of the great misconceptions in astronomy is the term late-type galaxies to describe galaxies of a specific shape. *The Science ReportResearch 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. Alex on Tech: Intel joins the AI battleListen 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:

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 154*Sun unleashes its biggest solar flare in yearsThe 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 UranusNASA’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 ReportStudy shows humans have wiped out 1500 bird species over the last 100 thousand yearsThe 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:This week’s guests: Fermi Deputy Project Scientist Judy Racusin from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, M

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 153*New mission for NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex spacecraftAfter 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 SunAstronomers 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 aphelionOn Saturday, December 9th comet 1P/Halley reached aphelion – it’s most distant orbital position from the Sun. *The Science ReportDiet 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 patchListen to SpaceTime on your favorite

The Space News Podcast.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 ReportThe 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 computerListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spac

The Space News Podcast.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 ReportThe 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 therapyThis week’s guests include: Dr Anshu Gupta from

Mysterious Polygons on Mars: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,

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 149*Hubble placed in emergency safe modeNASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has been placed into an emergency safety mode following an issue with one of its gyroscopes. *New joint European and Japanese EarthCARE mission slated for launch.The joint European and Japanese Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer mission – EarthCARE is now slated to launch in May next year on a mission to advance sciences understanding of the interactions between clouds, aerosols and radiation in Earth's atmosphere. *AUKUS to build a deep space radar station in Western Australia.The AUKUS Defence Coalition have announced plans to build three new deep space radar installations in the United States, Britain and at Exmouth, in Western Australia. *The Science ReportGlobal emissions from fossil use are projected to hit a record high this year increasing by 1.1%. Women who consume energy drinks could be more likely to have high blood pressure during pregnancy.Young people who use social media daily are more like

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime 20231211 Series 26 Episode 148*A new possible explanation for the Hubble tensionEver since its creation in a big bang 13.82 billion years ago the universe has been expanding. But that rate of expansion has been an ongoing area of debate with different measurement techniques giving contradictory values and different results. *The satellite discovered by the Lucy mission gets a nameThe satellite discovered during the first asteroid encounter of NASA's Lucy mission has now been given an official name – Selam – which means peace in the Ethiopian language Amharic. The tiny moon was discovered orbiting the asteroid Dinkinesh during Lucy’s fly by last month. *Starship’s second flight explodes in mid airSpaceX are describing the second test flight of its Starship Superheavy rocket as a success even though both stages suffered catastrophic failures during the flight. The 121 metre tall vehicle is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built producing some 16.7 million pounds of thru