SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 20 *Volcanically active VestaNew evidence shows the asteroid 4 Vesta remained volcanically active far longer than it should have.*South Australia back in space flight this year.It’s been many decades since the last spacecraft were launched into orbit from the Woomera rocket range in South Australia’s far north.*Phantom Express project scrappedBoeing has withdrawn from the Phantom Express Experimental Spaceplane Program.*Russia launches 34 satellites on SoyuzA Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted into orbit carrying 34 new internet telecommunications satellites. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 175 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 19*Mars: rocking and rolling on the red planetNew data has revealed that Mars is very geologically active with regular marsquakes occurring across the red planet. *Understanding the birth of atomsA new study will use new three-dimensional supercomputer simulations to recreate the evolution of different types of stars to better understand the origin of the first atoms and elements on the periodic table.*Looks like Betelgeuse has stopped dimming – at least for nowWeeks of speculation over whether the red supergiant star Betelgeuse is about to go supernova has finally been answered – with a firm no – at least for now.*Earth’s new second moonThe Earth has a new moon. That’s in addition to our regular 3475 kilometre wide Moon Luna which is orbiting some 384,400 kilometres away.*Fifth Starlink launchSpaceX has launched another batch of 60 Starlink satellites.*Long March 2D launches four satellitesA Chinese Long March-2D rocket has carried four new technology test satellites into space.*The Science ReportGrowing fears that the Covid-19 coronavirus is about to be declared a global pandemic.Australia’s devastating bushfire catastrophe burnt out over 21 percent of Australian forests.Does the tendency to have boys or girls run in families?The giant bacteriophages that blur the line between viruses and bacteria.New study says Neanderthals and modern humans diverged at least 800,000 years ago. 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.

Introducing Life’s Little MysteriesLife's Little Mysteries is the newest Audioboom original podcast and co-production with Live Science.This podcast is for everyone and anyone who loves science and wants to know more about everything around us. Join hosts Mindy Weisberger and Jeanna Bryner of Live Science every Monday as they give you the low-down on all things big and small that truly make you wonder. Subscribe to Life's Little Mysteries on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lifes-little-mysteries/id1496044775 , Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio or wherever you get your podcastsFind out more at: https://www.livescience.com/topics/lifes-little-mysteries 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 18*Studying Jupiter’s water contentNASA’s Juno mission has provided its first science results on the amount of water in Jupiter’s atmosphere.*Building a universe without dark matterScientists have for the first time replicated a functioning universe without using dark matter.*Where are we now at - over the idea of Life on Mars?The possibility of life on Mars has long been a subject of significant speculation among astronomers -- especially those interested in planetary science or astrobiology. So where are we really at?*13th Cygnus Cargo ship docks with space stationThe thirteenth Cygnus Cargo ship carrying fresh supplies and experiments has successfully docked with the International Space Station 414 kilometres above the western Pacific Ocean.*The Science ReportWarnings that ice loss in Antarctica could contribute another 58 cm to sea level rise this century.Eating a Mediterranean diet boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to ‘healthy’ ageing.Discovery of a new species of Tyrannosaur dinosaur.More evidence linking whale strandings to the use of military sonar.Well it’s now official – new research has shown that junk food can mess with your brain.Separating the good science news from fake news.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 175 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.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 17*Mars could have liquid water on its surfaceA new study suggests that Mars might have liquid salty water on its surface for a few days every year.*New exoplanetary discoveryAstronomers have confirmed the discovery of a new exoplanet located some 250 light years away.*Discovery of a stellar auroraeAstronomers have detected auroral activity around a star for the first time.*Iran’s fake manned space programStraight out of 'the you couldn’t make this stuff up' category comes news that Iran’s Information and technology minister Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi has tweeted a photo of the islamic republic’s new high tech space suite developed for the nation’s manned space program. -- Trouble is he lifted the image straight out of the Amazon fashion catalogue for kids Halloween costumes. *Second Ariane 5 launch for 2020Arianespace has carried out its second Ariane 5 launch for the year placing the new Geo-Kompsat-2B environmental observation satellite into orbit.*The Science ReportCrude from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill found far beyond the slick’s known satellite footprint.Fears a third of planet Earth’s plant and animal species could be gone in 50 years.Changing your intestinal microbiome to cut your risk of heart disease.Australia’s first plant foods discovered in the Northern Territory’s Arnhem Land.A history of ten or more lifetime sexual partners linked to an increased risk of cancer.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 175 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.

*Magellanic Cloud stars discovered in the Milky WayAstronomers have discovered stars made out of material from two nearby dwarf galaxies known as the Magellanic Clouds in the Milky Way.*Space Travel brain damage studyA study reported in the journal eNuro has found that exposure to chronic, low dose radiation - the conditions present in deep space – would cause neural and behavioural impairments in astronauts.*Soyuz returns Expedition 61 crewThree members of the International Space Station’s Expedition 61 crew have returned safely to Earth aboard their Soyuz MS-13 capsule.*Iran satellite failureIran has failed in its latest attempt to launch a satellite into orbit – but the launch was very successful as a missile test.*Preserving the night skyOne of the great sights in the southern nights’ skies is the iconic constellation of the Southern Cross.*The Science ReportA new study warns that the Arctic ice melt caused by global warming is changing ocean currents.Researchers say probiotic bacteria, commonly used in yogurt could help inflammatory disorders.A new study has found teens are struggling to control their impulses online.Ancient virus and bacteria found in ice core drill samples from Tibet.New research claims a dog’s tendency to yawn when you do doesn’t mean they like you.72 percent of people have used Dr Google rather than a real doctor at least once.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.

*The vampire starAstronomers have found a ‘vampire’ star in the midst of a feeding frenzy. *Solar Orbiter launches to the SunThe European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter mission has blasted into space on its historic mission to image the Sun’s polar regions, and study its magnetic fields and its heliosphere – the Sun’s extended atmosphere created by the solar wind which fills and encircles the entire solar system.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190750490113 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/188696969778 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190567268193 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190567347598*Space Junk near missThe growing problem of space junk has surfaced again with two disused satellites traveling at 28 thousand kilometres per hour missing each other by metres. *The Science ReportThe latest news on the coronavirus Covid-19.The Pangolin now thought to be a vector for Covid-19.Is China being truthful about what it knew about Covid-19 and when.Antarctica has experienced its hottest ever recorded temperature.New study shows smoking dope doesn’t just get you stoned – it can also give you false memories. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 175 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 14*New type of aurorae discoveredA new type of aurora called the dunes has been discovered in the skies above Finland.*Rare Atiras asteroid discoveredAstronomers have discovered a rare asteroid orbiting inside the orbit of Venus.*Astronauts wrap up refurbishment of cosmic ray detectorAstronauts aboard the International Space Station have successfully completed their fourth spacewalk designed to refurbish the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.*Orion spacecraft under testNASA’s new manned spacecraft for missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond is now undergoing testing at the Plum Brook facility in Ohio.*SkywatchWe check out the night skies of February on SkywatchFor enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 175 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.

*Giant galactic structure hiding nearby in plain sightAstronomers have discovered a massive wave of interconnected stellar nurseries forming one of the largest coherent structures in the Milky Way Galaxy.*New estimates for the age of part of the Milky WayAstronomers have determined that one of the Milky Way Galaxy’s primary structures – its thick disk – is about ten billion years old.*New evidence of frame dragging shows Einstein was right (again)Astronomers tracking the orbit of an exotic binary star system have discovered new evidence of frame dragging – the process by which the rotation of a massive celestial object can cause the fabric of spacetime to twist.*Rocket Lab launches American spy satelliteRocket Lab has successfully launched a new spy satellite for America’s National Reconnaissance Office from its New Zealand launch pad..*Calls for Australia to develop its own space commandRussia and China have had them for years and the United States has just set up its own – now the Australian Strategic Policy Institute says the Australian Defence Force needs its own space command within the air force.*The Science ReportA new study has confirmed a significant link between eating meat and heart disease.Rare dolphins under threat from exposure to increasing amounts of water contamination.New technology from the CSIRO to pull carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.The ancient temple that could provide a glimpse of what the great Temple of King Solomon was like.A new way to provide age estimates for Aboriginal rock art.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 182 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.

*NASA working to try and save Voyager 2Mission Managers at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena California are trying to restore systems after all five of Voyager 2’s science instruments suddenly stopped working.*Solar Orbiter ready to launch on a mission to the SunIt’s all systems go for this month’s launch of the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter mission to the Sun.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190567549738 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190567100048 *The most detailed high resolution images ever taken of the Sun’s surfaceAstronomers have released the most detailed high-resolution images ever taken of the photosphere – the visible surface of the Sun.*New study on alien invasionScience fiction writers often portray alien invasions attacking Earth and humanity. Well there is a strongly held hypothesis known as panspermia which suggests that microbes could be transported from one world to another as hitchhikers inside asteroids, comets and meteors.*Another 60 Starlink satellites launchedSpaceX has launched its fourth batch of 60 Starlink satellites.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190624308463*The Science ReportFermented soy products, like miso and natto, linked to a lower mortality rate.Kids rice snacks found to have arsenic at levels above safety guidelines.Study warns that sunscreen chemicals are being absorbed through the skin and into the bloodstream.The new cell phone that sweats to keep cool.Scientists have released the Kraken – or at least its genetic code.Woo entrepreneur Gwyneth Paltrow’s new series promoting pseudoscientific products on Netflix.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 175 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.