SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 89*New map of the Milky Way’s haloAstronomers have developed a new map of the galactic halo – the outermost region of our Milky Way galaxy.*Mars Perseverance Rover ready to collect its first samplesNASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover has laid the groundwork for the mission’s next major milestone – collecting its first samples from the red planet for eventual return to Earth.*Norway treated to a spectacular meteor light showScientists scouring the forests and hill sides near the Norwegian capital of Oslo looking for the remains of a big meteor which blazed across the night sky illuminating much of southern Scandinavia.*Oldest fossils of methane-cycling microbes discoveredScientists have discovered the oldest known fossils of methane-cycling microbes.*SpaceX wins NASA’s Europa Clipper launch contract.NASA has selected SpaceX to launch its Europa Clipper mission to the Jovian system in 2024.*The Science ReportHow to identify long COCVID.Warnings that that most of Australia’s 1300 threatened plant species aren’t being monitored.Russia tests its new Zircon hypersonic cruise missile.Claims excessive caffeine consumption could increase your risk of osteoporosis.Alex on Tech: Apple releases its IOS 14.7 update to combat the highly successful Pegasus spyware.For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 88*High drama aboard the International Space StationThe International Space Station is now stable again after Russia’s new Nauka Multipurpose Laboratory Module suddenly started firing its thrusters -- briefly sending the orbiting outpost out of control.*Discovery of a molten core in MarsNew data from NASA’s Mars Insight lander has confirmed that the red planet’s core is still molten.*A new instrument to help humans live on the MoonScientists hoping to identify lunar water ice deposits and lava tubes which could be used for lunar habitation have developed a new miniature ground penetrating radar for space flight.*First evidence of water vapor on Jupiter's moon GanymedeEvidence of water vapor has been detected in the atmosphere of Jupiter's largest moon Ganymede.*Russia’s new stealth fighterRussia has finally officially placed its new Sukhoi Su-75 Checkmate single engine stealth fighter on display for the world to see.*The Science ReportClaims the Delta strain is more successful because infected people produce more of it.Debate continues on the link between wind consumption and atrial fibrillation.Australia’s multi billion dollar chickpea industry id being hit by a blight.Study shows Sulphur-Crested Cockatoos teach each other how to open household wheelie bins.Skeptic's guide to vaccine hesitancy.For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 87*Small impacts churning up Europa’s surfaceA new study claims small comet and meteoroid impacts on the Jovian ice moon Europa will make the search for any evidence of the signs of life beyond Earth far more difficult.*ExoMars fails to detect any Martian biomarkersThe joint European Space Agency Roscosmos ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter has failed to detect any chemical biomarkers – potential signs of life in the Martian atmosphere.*China tests new suborbital spaceplaneChina says it has tested a prototype of a new reusable suborbital space plane.*Space X launches 88 satellites including two space tugsSpaceX has successfully launched its Transporter-2 rideshare mission with a Falcon 9 rocket carrying 88 small satellites into orbit.*Astrophotography for beginners…So, how hard is it to snap those stunning Astronomy images you see in the astronomy magazines and online.*The Science ReportNew warm COVID-19 vaccine suitable for remote and resource-limited locations a step closer.Global risks of climate change and toxic pollution strongly linked.Archaeologists discover 3,100-Year-Old jug bearing an ancient Jewish alphabetic inscription.Russians’ complete tests of their new generation S-500 Prometheus air defence missile system.Skeptic's guide to the pseudoscience of astrologyFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 86*Climate change on MarsNASA’s Mars Curiosity rover has been studying geologic evidence of massive ancient climate change on the red planet.*Heavy metal found in cometsAstronomers have discovered iron and nickel in the atmospheres of comets throughout our Solar System, even those far from the Sun.*India tests engines for its new manned spacecraftIndia is continuing with plans to launch its first manned space craft on an unmanned test flight this year.*China launches more spy satellitesChina has launched another three Yaogan 30 signet electronic signals intelligence gathering spy satellites*Israel plans a science mission to the Moon to help the world’s school kidsSpaceIL the non-profit Israeli initiative whose spacecraft crashed during a lunar landing attempt two years ago have secured enough funding to attempt a second Moon mission.*The Science ReportA possible link between the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine and facial paralysis.Alcohol consumption was linked to more than 740,000 new cancer cases in 2020.Just seven percent of your genome is uniquely shared with other humans.Growing concerns over new syndrome killing rainbow Lorikeets.Alex on Tech Samsung’s enormous 110 inchesFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 85*Australia’s Interstellar laser propulsion systemScientists with the Australian National University have designed a new laser powered propulsion system as part of the ambitious Breakthrough Starshot project to send a fleet of light sail spacecraft to explore the worlds of Alpha Centauri our nearest neighbouring star system*The biggest comet ever seen becomes activeAstronomers have discovered the largest comet ever seen and it’s now become active.*Hubble Space Telescope back on lineNasa Hubble Space Telescope is back in service following marathon efforts to fix a computer crash that shut it down back on June 13.*Starliner ready for launchNASA and Boeing are hoping for better luck second time round as they prepare for the launch of the CST100 Starliner spacecraft on its second test flight.*Blue Origin’s first space tourist flightThe world’s richest man Jeff Bezos has become the first billionaire to fly in space.*The Science ReportA single dose of either the Pfizer or AstraZeneca vaccine is less effective against the Delta strain.It’s now been confirmed that China was behind Microsoft Exchange mail server cyber-attack.New genetic glaucoma test 15 times better than existing tests.A swarm of more than 141 earthquakes has rattled Yellowstone National Park.Skeptic's guide to why pseudoscience survives and thrives.For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ Help support the show and visit our sponsor Fiverr...find someone to help you with that project you're working on. They have the people to help you out no what it is....please use our link to help support the show... https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/fiverr ... Thank you.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 84*Claims the Toba volcanic eruption disrupted climate but not human evolutionA new study claims the biggest volcanic eruption in human history – Indonesia’s Toba eruption 74,000 years ago -- likely caused severe climate disruption but didn’t affect human evolution as much as thought.*Why Comet Halley was a dumper in 86It was billed as being an astronomical spectacular but for most people Comet Halley’s 1986 visit to the inner solar system failed to live up to expectations.*Virgin Orbit carries out its third space flight of the yearVirgin Orbit has launched its second space mission in a month placing seven small satellites into orbit.*The Science ReportDelta variant of COVID-19 survives in patients who have only been partially vaccinated.The global cryosphere has shrunk by 87,000 square kilometres every year since 1979.The growing problem of plastic pollution.Growing levels of harmful antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in livestock.Skeptic's guide to bad journalism and its link to flying saucersFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 83*Discovery of four Earth-sized rogue planets all alone in the nightA new study has found tantalising evidence for a mysterious population of “free-floating” so-called rogue planets -- planets that aren’t orbiting a host star.*Cosmic filaments spinning in spaceA new study has confirmed that the filaments which make up the cosmic web-like structure of the universe are spinning in space.*China’s space program moves into high gearChina has ramped up its launch campaign as Beijing continues its build up to war with no less than three orbital missions in four days.*The Science ReportStudy claims symptomatic COVID-19 patients take 80 days to return to a normal heart rate.The upper atmosphere contracting due to increasing greenhouse gas emissions.The Large Hadron Collider measures lepton flavour universality.Israel tests a prototype high-powered airborne laser to shoot down drones.Alex on Tech: Microsoft's PrintNightmare computer vulnerabilityFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 82*New type of ancient massive explosion explains mystery starA massive explosion ten times more powerful than a supernova - known as a magneto-rotational hypernova -- could provide the power to produce one of the most mysterious stars in the galaxy.*The Milky Way’s supermassive black hole has a snackAstronomers have come up with two possibilities to explain a sudden outburst of activity from the Milky Way’s monster central black hole Sagittarius A*.*Virgin Galactic’s fourth test flightVirgin Galactic founder Sir Richard Branson has undertaken a successful sub orbital ballistic test light aboard the company’s VSS Unity rocket plane.*Metal fatigue or micrometeor impact the likely cause of an ongoing leak aboard the International space stationAn investigation by the Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos says the ongoing air leaks on the Zvezda module of the International Space station were most likely caused by either metal fatigue or micrometeor impact.*The Science ReportA third of COVID-19 victims suffer long COVID.Climate change is making heatwaves more likely.A new species of iguanodon-like hadrosaur dinosaur discovered in Spain.Beijing turning the disputed South China Sea into a cesspool of feces.Skeptic's guide to intelligent design.For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 81*The mystery of the Martian south poleScientists taking another look at data from the European Space Agency’s Mars Express orbiter have had a rethink about what they’re seeing under the Martian south pole.*Mars helicopter most challenging flight yetNASA’s Mars Ingenuity Helicopter has successfully completed its ninth and most challenging flight yet on the Red Planet.*NASA’s exoplanet watch for citizen scientistsIf you have access to a small backyard telescope and you want to help NASA -- they have a citizen scientist project for you.*China launches five new satellitesChina has launched another five spy satellites as it continues its build up towards war.*The Science ReportNew study confirms earlier reports that COVID-19 emerged in China on November 17 2019.Scientists find an Antarctic lake has suddenly disappeared.A new study has found that around two in every three Australians are now overweight or obese.A new study claims day dreaming may simply be a sign that your brain is falling asleep.Skeptic's guide to anti-maskers ready to start maskingFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 80*Could mystery methane plumes discovered on Enceladus be a sign of lifeA new study suggests that methane detected on the Saturnian ice moon Enceladus could be a sign of life.*Plate tectonics on VenusAstronomers may have finally detected evidence of plate tectonics on Venus.*Earth hit by powerful X class solar flareThe Sun has emitted its first X-class solar flare of the new Solar Cycle 25. X class flares are the most powerful of all solar flare categories and are commonly responsible for the deepest radio blackouts and the most intense geomagnetic storms.*Progress cargo ship docks with Space Station A Russian Soyuz 2.1A rocket has successfully launched the 169th Progress cargo ship carrying almost two and a half tonnes of supplies to the International Space Station.*The Science ReportA new record high temperature for the Antarctic of 18.3 degrees Celsius.Lower levels of Ultraviolet B wavelength light has been linked with higher rates of bowel cancer.Raytheon awarded a contract to develop a new air-launched, long-range cruise missile.Huawei banned from Sweden’s 5g equipment rollout on grounds of national security.Alex on Tech: Star Trek’s universal translator becomes reality.For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ This episode is bought to you by the new podcast 'I Know What Scares You' - Available via all good podcast apps including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts. Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from For more details visit: https://www.airwavemedia.com/post/airwave-media-launches-new-podcast-i-know-what-scares-youAbout I Know What Scares YouHosted by science writer Brian Dunning, mentalist Jonathan Pritchard, anthropologist and comedian Natalia Reagan, and science expert Dr. Kiki Sanford—“I Know What Scares You” asks guests and listeners to tap into their deepest fears. Special guests relay personal stories of real-life paranormal, inexplicable, or simply terrifying experiences that actually happened to them. The show’s team of expert hosts then attempt to find a rational solution to the mysterious incidents. Each week the program hosts put their various expertise together to collectively come up with an explanation that checks all the boxes and, hopefully, gives a guest a new perspective on their unexplainable experience.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.