Introduction

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

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