60: Earth’s Last Magnetic Field Reversal Took Far Longer Than Once Thought

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *Earth’s last magnetic field reversal took far longer than once thoughtA new study suggests Earth’s magnetic poles may take far longer to flip than previously thought. *Astronomers find traces of one of the first starsAstronomers have found the ghostly remains of one of the Universe's first stars inside a rare, ancient star on the other side of the galaxy. *China Space Station falls back to EarthA small experimental Chinese space station has successfully burnt up during atmospheric re-entry. *The Science ReportStudy casts doubt on the ability of Vitamin D supplements to protect people from diabetes.Warm waters and overfishing may be increasing the levels of mercury in seafood.Discovery of fossils of what’s now thought to be the world’s largest ever parrot.The platypus is in far greater danger than people realize. Workers expanding a highway discover a hoard of two thousand year old ancient coinsFor enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Subscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps…including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn Radio, google play, Spreaker, Spotify, Deezer, ACast, etc RSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/spacetime Would you prefer to have access to the special commercial-free version of SpaceTime? Help support the show, subscribe at Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary  Help support SpaceTime: The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you. Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audiobook of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.com To receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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