90: Have Scientists Detected a Mysterious Fifth Force in Nature?

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 22 Episode 90The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *Have scientists detected a mysterious fifth force in natureScientists with CERN the European Organisation for Nuclear Research are investigating fresh claims of the detection of an unknown particle that could carry a fifth force of nature.*Record-setting X-ray burstInstruments aboard the International Space Station have detected their brightest ever X-ray burst.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FkoWncpMYg *Rewriting the text books on the origins of globular clustersAstronomers have discovered relatively young globular clusters in a giant galaxy – contradicting the idea that all globular clusters are very ancient objects.*Ariane 5 carries out its fourth launch for the yearAn Ariane 5 rocket has blasted into space carrying two new telecommunications satellites into orbit.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189348074453*India has successfully launched new spy satelliteThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched a new high-resolution spy satellite into orbit.*Celebrating Eleanor Margaret Burbidge one of the greats in astronomyAustralian Sky and Telescope celebrates the birth 100 years ago of astrophysicist Eleanor Margaret Burbidge.*The Science ReportScientists warn of climate tipping points leading to rapid runaway climate change.Noise from boats reducing the ability of migrating humpback whales to communicate with each other.The perfect storm that wiped out the Neanderthals.Aerogel shields could be the answer to making plants grow on Mars.Making biodegradable plastic bags out of banana plants. Sponsor Link:To take up our special free offer from the Great Courses Plus….just visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space  Would you prefer to have access to the special commercial-free version of SpaceTime? Get immediate access to over 170 commercial-free, double episode editions plus bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesRSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/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.comEmail: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist #astronomy #space #science #technology #news #astrophysics #NASA #esa #cern Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

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