

SpaceTime: Your Guide to Space & Astronomy
Stuart Gary
Join host Stuart Gary for weekly explorations into Astronomy, Space, and Science News, featuring insights from 19 years on Australian Public Radio and industry experts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 38min
Dark Matter Secrets Revealed with Lopsided Galaxies: S27E18
The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 18*Revealing Dark Matter through Lopsided GalaxiesA groundbreaking study unveils how asymmetric galaxies could be the key to unlocking the mysteries of dark matter, the elusive substance that dominates the universe's matter content and binds galaxies together.*Virgin Galactic's 2024 Space Tourism TriumphVirgin Galactic soars into the new year with a successful space tourism flight, reaching the fringes of space and marking a milestone for commercial space travel.*Reflecting on the SunRISE-3 MissionWe revisit the ambitious SunRISE-3 mission, which despite its untimely end, aimed to launch the largest telescope ever on a balloon to peer into the sun's mysterious chromosphere.*Skywatch – Orion's Splendor and Betelgeuse's FateThe February night skies offer a spectacle with the constellation Orion taking center stage, the Horsehead Nebula in view, and the red supergiant Betelgeuse nearing its explosive end as a supernova.Join us as we explore these cosmic tales and more on SpaceTime with Stuart Gary.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.comListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more space and astronomy podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.comYour support is needed... **Support SpaceTime with Stuart Gary: Be Part of Our Cosmic Journey!** SpaceTime is fueled by passion, not big corporations or grants. We're on a mission to become 100% listener-supported, allowing us to focus solely on bringing you riveting space stories without the interruption of ads. ? **Here's where you shine:** Help us soar to our goal of 1,000 subscribers! Whether it's just $1 or more, every contribution propels us closer to a universe of ad-free content. **Elevate Your Experience:** By joining our cosmic family at the $5 tier, you'll unlock: - Over 350 commercial-free, triple episode editions. - Exclusive extended interviews. - Early access to new episodes every Monday. Dive in with a month's free trial on Supercast and discover the universe of rewards waiting for you! ? ? [Join the Journey with SpaceTime](https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/) ? [Learn More About Us](https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com) Together, let's explore the cosmos without limits!#space #astronomy #science #spacetime #podcast #darkmatter #VirginGalactic #SunRISE3 #Orion #Betelgeuse #SkywatchBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Feb 7, 2024 • 37min
S27E17: Ancient Lake on Mars Confirmed - Excitement Ensues
Get Our Exclusive 60% off Incogni deal here ➼ https://incogni.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It's the peace of mind you need online made easy!The Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 17*Confirmation of an ancient lake on Mars builds excitement for Perseverance rover's samples If life ever existed on Mars, the Perseverance rover’s verification of lake sediments at the base of the Jezero crater reinforces the hope that traces of ancient organisms might be found in the crater.*A strange new type of hypothetical celestial object that might be real One of the more fascinating celestial objects theorized but yet to be discovered is the hypothetical synestia.*Rocket Lab starts a busy year with a successful booster recovery Rocket Lab has started the new year with a successful electron launch and booster recovery.*The Science Report Men who improve their fitness could be reducing their risk of getting prostate cancer. The most comprehensive and complete cat genome assembly ever achieved. Claims small dog breeds are likely to have less risk of developing cancer than bigger breeds.Alex on Tech – a computer-human interface chip planted in a human volunteer’s brain. https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com#astronomy #space #science #spacetime #podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Feb 5, 2024 • 34min
S27E16: Our Shrinking Moon
The Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast. SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 16 *The Moon is shrinking A new study has confirmed earlier research showing that the Earth’s moon is shrinking causing landslides and instability around the lunar south pole. *NASA analysis confirms 2023 as warmest year on record A new analysis by NASA has confirmed that planet Earth’s average surface temperature in 2023 was the warmest on record. *Stars travel more slowly at Milky Way’s edge By clocking the speed of stars throughout the Milky Way galaxy, physicists have found that stars further out in the galactic disk are traveling more slowly than expected compared to stars that are closer to the galaxy’s centre. *The Science Report People who sit for prolonged periods at work have a 16% higher risk of death. Claims average global temperatures have already risen by 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Outdoor artificial light at night could be linked to an increased risk of a kind of macular degeneration. Skeptics guide to Bedfordshire hotbed of supernatural activity https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com This week’s guests: Planetary scientist Simon O'Toole from Macquarie University Gavin Schmidt The director NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ Listen 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 podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Feb 2, 2024 • 28min
S27E15: Mars's Methane Mystery: Atmospheric Pressure Clues?
🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 15 *Could atmospheric pressure changes be driving Martian methane pulses New research shows that atmospheric pressure fluctuations that pull gases up from underground could be responsible for releasing subsurface methane into the Martian atmosphere. *Can red dwarf stars host planets with life after all? A team of scientists are proposing that rocky, Earth-like planets orbiting some of our nearest neighbouring stars could host life. *The Axiom Mission 3 to the International Space Station SpaceX has launched another private manned mission to the International Space Station for Axiom Space. *The Science Report People with strong obsessive-compulsive disorder traits have an 82% higher risk of death Claims the Meg was slimmer than thought. North Korea claims it’s just tested an underwater nuclear weapon system. Skeptics guide to the coffee surveyhttps://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.comListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com #space #astronomy #spacetime #mars #podcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Jan 31, 2024 • 26min
S27E14: Mars' Hidden Oceans: Unveiling the Red Planet's Secrets
The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 14*Oceans of frozen water could exist under the Martian equator A potential ice-rich portion of the Medusae Fossae Formation deposits may contain the largest volume of water in the equatorial region of Mars. *Studying bits of Mars already on Earth The United States Army is testing its laboratory capabilities by studying a Martian meteorite that found its way to Earth. *Japan lands on the Moon Japan has become only the fifth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon. *The Science ReportThe Doomsday Clock to remain at 90 seconds to midnight.Artificial intelligence has learnt how to both lie and hide its deception.Claims men are naturally better at navigating than women finally proven wrong Alex on Tech: New IOS updates and the mac at 40https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more space and astronomy podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com Your support is needed... **Support SpaceTime with Stuart Gary: Be Part of Our Cosmic Journey!** SpaceTime is fueled by passion, not big corporations or grants. We're on a mission to become 100% listener-supported, allowing us to focus solely on bringing you riveting space stories without the interruption of ads. 🌌 **Here's where you shine:** Help us soar to our goal of 1,000 subscribers! Whether it's just $1 or more, every contribution propels us closer to a universe of ad-free content. **Elevate Your Experience:** By joining our cosmic family at the $5 tier, you'll unlock: - Over 350 commercial-free, triple episode editions. - Exclusive extended interviews. - Early access to new episodes every Monday. Dive in with a month's free trial on Supercast and discover the universe of rewards waiting for you! 🌠 🚀 [Join the Journey with SpaceTime](https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/) 🌟 [Learn More About Us](https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com) Together, let's explore the cosmos without limits!#space #astronomy #science #spacetime #podcast #marsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Jan 29, 2024 • 35min
S27E13: Mars Ingenuity Helicopter // Mystery Monster //Neptune and Uranus' Magnetic Fields
The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 13*NASA shuts down its Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Mission NASA has been forced to end its history-making Mars Ingenuity Helicopter mission on the Red planet.*The mystery monster in an ancient globular cluster Astronomers may have detected a monster in the heart of 47 Tucanae one of the most famous globular star clusters in the sky.*Could diamonds drive Neptune and Uranus' magnetic fields A new study suggests that diamond rain in the dense atmospheres of the ice giants Uranus and Neptune could drive these distant worlds magnetic fields.*The Science ReportThe link between climate change and human life span quantified.NASA’s new experimental supersonic aircraft specifically designed not to generate a sonic boom.A new study has confirmed that most dogs love watching TV. Skeptics guide a paranormal presence in your home https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com This week’s guests: Dr Arash Bahramian from the Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research NASA Administrator Bill Nelson Dr. Jennifer Sietins from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command's Army Research Laboratory – ARL Lisa Kaltenegger, director of Cornell University’s Carl Sagan Institute And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ Listen 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 podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com **Support SpaceTime with Stuart Gary: Be Part of Our Cosmic Journey!** SpaceTime is fueled by passion, not big corporations or grants. We're on a mission to become 100% listener-supported, allowing us to focus solely on bringing you riveting space stories without the interruption of ads. 🌌 **Here's where you shine:** Help us soar to our goal of 1,000 subscribers! Whether it's just $1 or more, every contribution propels us closer to a universe of ad-free content. **Elevate Your Experience:** By joining our cosmic family at the $5 tier, you'll unlock: - Over 350 commercial-free, triple episode editions. - Exclusive extended interviews. - Early access to new episodes every Monday. Dive in with a month's free trial on Supercast and discover the universe of rewards waiting for you! 🌠 🚀 [Join the Journey with SpaceTime](https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/) 🌟 [Learn More About Us](https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com) Together, let's explore the cosmos without limits!#astronomy #space #science #spacetime #podcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Jan 26, 2024 • 25min
S27E12: The oldest black hole ever observed
🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 12 *The oldest black hole ever observed Astronomers have discovered the oldest black hole ever observed dating back more than 13 billion years to a time near the dawn of the universe. *New satellite to study Earths changing frozen regions The countdown is now underway for this year’s launch of the joint American Indian NISAR spacecraft which will study how climate change is affecting the planet’s ice sheets, glaciers, and sea ice. *Starliner parachute upgrade test Engineers have tested a new modified parachute system for Boeing's trouble plagued Starliner spacecraft in the skies above Arizona. *The Science Report Researchers have identified a 288 million year old fragment of ancient fossilized skin. Scientists create the largest ever catalogue of marine microbes based on scanning environmental DNA. New study looks at the microbes responsible for the lovely flavours of the cheddar cheese on your toast. Skeptics guide to favourite colour-based personality tests https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com Listen 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 podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com Your support is needed... **Support SpaceTime with Stuart Gary: Be Part of Our Cosmic Journey!** SpaceTime is fueled by passion, not big corporations or grants. We're on a mission to become 100% listener-supported, allowing us to focus solely on bringing you riveting space stories without the interruption of ads. 🌌 **Here's where you shine:** Help us soar to our goal of 1,000 subscribers! Whether it's just $1 or more, every contribution propels us closer to a universe of ad-free content. **Elevate Your Experience:** By joining our cosmic family at the $5 tier, you'll unlock: - Over 350 commercial-free, triple episode editions. - Exclusive extended interviews. - Early access to new episodes every Monday. Dive in with a month's free trial on Supercast and discover the universe of rewards waiting for you! 🌠 🚀 [Join the Journey with SpaceTime](https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/) 🌟 [Learn More About Us](https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com) Together, let's explore the cosmos without limits!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Jan 24, 2024 • 26min
S27E11: Mars could have had flowing water for hundreds of millions of years
🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 11*Claims Mars could have had flowing water for hundreds of millions of years A new study based on impact crater erosion rates suggests water may have flowed across the Martian surface for hundreds of millions of years.*New Webb telescope data shows early galaxies looked like pool noodles, surfboards New images from NASA’s Webb space Telescope show that early galaxies at the dawn of time are often flat and elongated, like surfboards and pool noodles.*NASA’s new mission to capture star stuff Scientists are working on a new instrument to capture stardust from interstellar space. The instrument called the Interstellar Dust Experiment or IDEX will be a key component of NASA’s new Interstellar Mapping and Acceleration Probe –IMAP which will launch in just over a year from now.*The Science ReportThe World Meteorological Organization confirms 2023 was the hottest year globally since records began.Researchers have taken a critical first step to creating a successful HIV vaccine.Palaeontologists find a new species of tyrannosaur that’s the closest relative of Tyrannosaurus rex. Alex on Tech Samsung’s new Galaxy S24 smart phoneshttps://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.comListen 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 Your support is needed...**Support SpaceTime with Stuart Gary: Be Part of Our Cosmic Journey!** SpaceTime is fueled by passion, not big corporations or grants. We're on a mission to become 100% listener-supported, allowing us to focus solely on bringing you riveting space stories without the interruption of ads. 🌌 **Here's where you shine:** Help us soar to our goal of 1,000 subscribers! Whether it's just $1 or more, every contribution propels us closer to a universe of ad-free content. **Elevate Your Experience:** By joining our cosmic family at the $5 tier, you'll unlock: - Over 350 commercial-free, triple episode editions. - Exclusive extended interviews. - Early access to new episodes every Monday. Dive in with a month's free trial on Supercast and discover the universe of rewards waiting for you! 🌠#space #science #astronomy #news #podcast #spacetime #spacepodBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Jan 22, 2024 • 39min
S27E10: Cosmic Conundrum: The Dark Energy Survey's Unanswered Question
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 experimenting with a new mutant COVID-19 strain that’s 100% lethal Scientists have successfully cloned a healthy rhesus monkey which has survived for more than two years. Skeptics guide to Narcissists and conspiracy theories https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com This week’s guests: Dr. Anais Möller from Swinburne University Scott Tucker IDEX LASP Project Manager Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics Kristina Davis IDEX LASP instrument engineer Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics Ethan Ayari IDEX Research Assistant Laboratory for Atmospheric and Space Physics NISAR Project Scientist Paul Rosen JPL NISAR Science co-lead Deepak Putrevu ISRO NISAR Deputy Project Manager Wendy Edelstein JPL NISAR Deputy Project Manager Chaitra Rao ISRO And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQYour support is needed...**Support SpaceTime with Stuart Gary: Be Part of Our Cosmic Journey!** SpaceTime is fueled by passion, not big corporations or grants. We're on a mission to become 100% listener-supported, allowing us to focus solely on bringing you riveting space stories without the interruption of ads. 🌌 **Here's where you shine:** Help us soar to our goal of 1,000 subscribers! Whether it's just $1 or more, every contribution propels us closer to a universe of ad-free content. **Elevate Your Experience:** By joining our cosmic family at the $5 tier, you'll unlock: - Over 350 commercial-free, triple episode editions. - Exclusive extended interviews. - Early access to new episodes every Monday. Dive in with a month's free trial on Supercast and discover the universe of rewards waiting for you! 🌠Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Jan 19, 2024 • 32min
S27E09: The Dark Energy Survey’s Unique Insights
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 CSIRO Aaron Roodman Stanford Linear Accelerator Center Brian Nord Fermilab Ann Elliott Ohio State University And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQYour support is needed...**Support SpaceTime with Stuart Gary: Be Part of Our Cosmic Journey!** SpaceTime is fueled by passion, not big corporations or grants. We're on a mission to become 100% listener-supported, allowing us to focus solely on bringing you riveting space stories without the interruption of ads. 🌌 **Here's where you shine:**Help us soar to our goal of 1,000 subscribers! Whether it's just $1 or more, every contribution propels us closer to a universe of ad-free content. **Elevate Your Experience:**By joining our cosmic family at the $5 tier, you'll unlock: - Over 350 commercial-free, triple episode editions. - Exclusive extended interviews. - Early access to new episodes every Monday. Dive in with a month's free trial on Supercast and discover the universe of rewards waiting for you! 🌠 🚀[Join the Journey with SpaceTime](https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/) 🌟 [Learn More About Us](https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com) Together, let's explore the cosmos without limits!#space #astronomy #science #news #podcast #spacetime #nasa #esaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.