SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 40*When worlds collide – the titanic collision of two asteroidsAstronomers have observed an expanding cloud of icy debris caused by the catastrophic collision of two asteroids in a distant star system.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616007736900108288 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616002631330152448  *Why NASA chose Jezero Crater for the Mars 2020 Perseverance roverPreparations are continuing at the Cape Canaveral air force base for July’s planned launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. The mission will study the local geology and search for signs of past life on the red planet – which is why Jezero Crater was chosen from more than 60 candidate locations. *Belief in UFOs and alien abductions is falling because people have more things to worry about.Belief in extra-terrestrial life and aliens visiting the Earth in flying saucers to engage in some late-night probing has been a mainstay of science fiction for well over a hundred years but belief in UFOs and alien abductions is falling because people have more important things to worry about.*The Science ReportGrowing concerns that COVID-19 is spreading simply through breathing and talking.Paper towels are better at removing viruses that hot air hand dryers.Amphibians including frogs and salamanders on the front line of extinction due to global warming.Summer Arctic sea-ice is predicted to disappear before 2050 due to climate change.COVID-19 bringing out all the usual con-artists, shonks, and woo merchants. Sponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of Express VPN...rated No.1 by TechRadar. To take up our special offer, visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 180 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or if you’re not a fan of Patreon, go to Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime 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 or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily 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.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 39*Strongest evidence yet that neutrinos explain why the universe existsThe difference between Neutrinos and their anti-matter counterpart may provide scientists with their best evidence yet to explain why the universe exists. *Possible second planet detected orbiting Proxima CentauriAstronomers have received some tantalizing clues of a possible second planet orbiting Proxima Centauri – our nearest neighbouring star system. *Cheops begins its science missionThe European Space Agency’s exoplanetary mission Cheops has successfully completed three months of in-orbit commissioning and is now ready to begin its science mission.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/615629171343900672  *Expedition 62 returns home to a very different worldThree Expedition 62 crew members have returned safely to Earth following their seven month stay aboard the International Space Station. *The Science ReportGrowing international calls for an independent investigation into the COVID-19 pandemic.New gene editing approach which can attack 90 per cent of coronaviruses, including COVID-19.Aspirin linked to a significant reduction in the risk of developing cancers of the digestive tract.Estuaries in south-eastern Australia warming at twice the rate of oceans and the atmosphere.A significant step forward in understanding light–matter interactions of quantum systems. Sponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of Express VPN...rated No.1 by TechRadar. To take up our special offer, visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 180 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or if you’re not a fan of Patreon, go to Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime 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 or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetimemobile friendly)*Stars dancing around a monster black hole prove Einstein was right again.*Interstellar comet21/ Borisov originated from a red dwarf.*May 27 named as date for American's return to launching people into space.*Iran launches military spy satellite*The Science Report.Sponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by Express VPN - rated No.1 by TechRadar. For our special offer visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the podcast. Thank you.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 37*Discovery of superluminal jets generated by colliding galaxiesAstronomers have discovered jets of charged particles bursting out at close to the speed of light from a pair of merging spiral galaxies.*First ever observation of rare helium white dwarf binaryAstronomers have for the first time ever detected a rare helium white dwarf binary.*Is Interstellar Comet Borisov breaking apartComet Borisov – the Solar Systems second confirmed interstellar visitor is breaking apart.*Final preparations continue for the launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance roverFinal preparations are continuing Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the July launch of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.*The Science ReportStudies show COVID-19 affects the brain and nervous system in around a third of all cases.Smokers at greater risk from COVID-19.Going to bed early may help reduce children’s risk of becoming overweight or obese.New study shows cannabis can be addictive.New research shows legalizing cannabis linked to an increase in psychotic episodes.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesSponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of The Great Courses Plus - lifelong learning from the best in their fields. We love them and are pretty sure you will too. To claim our special offer visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space Get immediate access to over 180 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or if you’re not a fan of Patreon, go to Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 36 *Brightest supernova ever seenAstronomers have discovered the brightest, most energetic, and likely most massive supernova ever seen.*Bepi Columbo swoops past Earth at 30 kilometres per secondThe European Space Agency Bepi Columbo spacecraft has just undertaken a close gravity assist flyby of the Earth – swooping down over the South Atlantic Ocean at an altitude of just 12,677 kilometres.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614557598847483904 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614557943031021568 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614731357069918208 *Fine threads of million degree plasma woven through the Sun’s atmosphereA new study has revealed the Sun’s outer layer is filled with previously unseen, incredibly fine magnetic threads filled with extremely hot, million-degree plasma. *The Science ReportNew studies suggest only 6% of COVID-19 cases have been identified.Dying from COVID-19-associated pneumonia is highest in people aged over 65.Identification of what might be the longest animal that ever lived.The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its third coral bleaching event in five years.China’s disease-ridden meat markets reopened. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 180 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or if you’re not a fan of Patreon, go to Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist Help support SpaceTime: The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, Stickers, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 35 *The origins of Earth’s waterA new study claims Earth’s water was born with the planet and didn’t arrive later through asteroid or comet impacts.*Parkes radio telescope upgradeThe CSIRO’s iconic Parkes radio telescope is getting an upgrade.*Key pre-launch test for the James Webb Space TelescopeThere’s been an important milestone in the development of NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope with a pre-launch test of its primary mirror being fully unfurled and deployed into the final configuration it will have once in orbit next year.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614350719766626304 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614350141315596288 *Comet Atlas breaks upComet C/2019 Y4 ATLAS which had promised to put on a spectacular display over the next few months has shattered both skywatchers expectations and itself – breaking apart into at least three or four major fragments.*The Science ReportScientists discover three distinct variants of COVID-19.People previously cleared for COVID-19 found positive following a second round of testing.Evidence people can infect their pets with COVID-19.An ozone hole opening up over the Arctic.Owner separation problems found in cats.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 180 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or if you’re not a fan of Patreon, go to Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist 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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 34 *Revolutionary new images of a quasarAstronomers have obtained their best view yet of a massive quasar blasting out from a monster black hole a third of the way across the universe.*All systems are go for Vega-C maiden flightThe European Space Agency says all systems are go for the maiden flight of Europe’s new Vega-C launch vehicle.*Expedition 63 launchThe new Expedition 62/63 crew have arrived safely aboard the International Space Station following a rapid rendezvous four orbit flight from the Earth.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614975763530334208 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614975616618512384 *Final flight for Dragon 1A Dragon 1 capsule has returned to Earth for the final time. SpaceX mission CRS-20’s splashdown in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California marked the end of NASA’s first Commercial Resupply Services contract, and the retirement of SpaceX’s first generation Dragon cargo ships. *Another Starship failureSpaceX’s latest prototype Starship test article -- SN3 --experienced a major failure – collapsing during a pressurized cryogenic fuel test. *The Science ReportNew questions about corruption at the top of the World Health Organization.A look at the links between a heightened risk of COVID-19 and heart issues.A new warning that global warming could destroy ecosystems within the decade.A new study claims having thick thighs may save lives.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 180 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or if you’re not a fan of Patreon, go to Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 33 *Are gamma ray bursts powered by a star’s collapsing magnetic fields?New research suggests gamma ray bursts -- the most powerful explosions in the universe since the big bang – may be caused by the collapse of a dying star's magnetic field.*The mysteries of UranusA new study says the strange axis of rotation of the planet Uranus and the unusual properties of its moons and ring system was most likely caused by an ancient collision with another planet up to three times the size of Earth billions of years ago.*Boeing to fly second unmanned Starliner orbital test flightBoeing will undertake a second unmanned orbital test flight of its new CST100 Starliner spacecraft.*The Science ReportMore than fifty potential COVID-19 vaccines now being tested around the world.Scientists say there’s no evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted through eating foodNew study looks at how COVID-19 affects young and middle aged adults.They’re like taxis -You wait ages for a pterosaur and then suddenly four new species come along at once.The new smart toilet that checks your health while you go.Flat Earther dies in steam powered rocket crash.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 180 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or if you’re not a fan of Patreon, go to Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetimeEmail: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

*Claims the expansion of the universe could be different in different directionsOne of the fundamental pillars of cosmology is the understanding that the universe is 'isotropic – in other words everything looks the same in all directions -- if you look over large enough distances. But now new observations are questioning that.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614838311356448768 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614838004019871744 *The importance of a planetary magnetic field for lifeAstronomers searching for planets capable of supporting life –look for terrestrial worlds orbiting in the habitable zones of their host stars. *Strange gravity on asteroid BennuAstronomers studying data from the OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft orbiting the asteroid Bennu have discovered strange gravity effects on the 484 metre wide space rock.http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/183626912243 *The Science ReportMore confusion about whether you should wear face masks in public to fight COVID-19.The CDC says wear the masks.But South Korean studies say they don’t help.Scientists have mapped the genome of the German shepherd.A new study has found that male drivers pose a higher risk to other people. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

*A new theory to explain how magnetars are madeNew computer simulations have shown astronomers how Magnetars – stellar corpses with the strongest magnetic fields in the known universe – could have evolved. *Japan’s Mission to the Martian moon PhobosThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA is planning a sample return mission to the Martian moon Phobos. *New worlds found beyond NeptuneAstronomers have discovered more than 300 new minor planets beyond Neptune. *Long March 7A failureChina has failed to place a newly classified military spy satellite into orbit using its new-generation Long March 7A rocket. *The Science ReportHeart damage common among patients hospitalised with COVID-19.More evidence suggesting bats were the most likely source for the coronavirus.Warnings COVID-19 may be able to spread in swimming centres.Discovery of three new species of fish-eating toothed pterosaurs.A new technique to ‘build’ meat grown in a laboratory.Homeopath accreditation being challenged in the British high court. This episode of SpaceTime is made possible with the help of Express VPN….rated No.1 by TechRadar. It’s all about your security online. To take up our free offer visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.