SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

*Growing evidence for a second planet around Proxima Centauri.Astronomers are finding growing signs of a possible second planet orbiting Proxima Centauri.*Discovery of the oldest dated asteroid impact craterOutback Western Australia’s Yarrabubba crater has set a new date record for the Earth’s oldest discovered asteroid impact structure.*Could Saturn’s moon Enceladus be habitableAnalysis of a plume of gases and frozen sea spray ejected into space from the Saturnian ice moon Enceladus suggests its interior is far more complex than previously thought.*CHEOPS science instrument activatedThe European Space Agency has activated the primary science instrument aboard their Characterising Exoplanet Satellite – CHEOPS to begin the mission's in-orbit commissioning phase.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190567673973*The Science ReportAustralian scientists recreate the 2019-nCoV coronavirus in the laboratory.102 genes found to be associated with risk for autism.Scientists date the kingdom Fungi to at least 800 million years ago.Discovery of a new species of the deadly meat-eating dinosaur Allosaurus.How to make the perfect espresso.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.

*A new view of the centre of the Milky Way GalaxyAstronomers have been shown a new never before seen glimpse of the centre of the Milky Way revealing regions of star birth and what appears to be an accretion ring of debris surrounding the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole.  https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190113830498  *Supernova 1987A opens a new window in astronomyScientists have managed to peer deep into the past of supernova 1987A – the first nearby supernova that astronomers have been able to study in modern times. *An eighth target for the Lucy Jovian trojan asteroid missionAstronomers have found an eighth target for NASA’s Lucy mission to Jupiter’s trojan asteroids. *Dragon passes its final test before manned space flights beginNASA and SpaceX have successfully carried out their final major test flight of the Crew Dragon Two capsule prior to it being cleared to transport crew to the International Space Station. *Boeing’s Starliner passes inspection following first space flightMeanwhile, Boeing says an assessment of the Starliner capsule used for last month’s test flight shows the spacecraft has survived its journey into space and back with only minimal refurbishment needed before its next flight.*First spacewalk for 2020Astronauts aboard the International Space Station have carried out their first spacewalk for the year.*The Science ReportThe growing global threat from a new coronavirus out of China.2019 tops off Earth’s the warmest decade on record.A breakthrough in laser-based weapons.The iconic Platypus is on brink of extinction.New study finds pop culture evolves no faster than normal animal evolution. 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.

*New type of object discovered at the galactic centreAstronomers have discovered four bizarre objects near the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way galaxy.*Tatooine like world discoveredNASA’s TESS spacecraft has discovered its first circumbinary exo-planet.*New instrument to weigh planetsA new instrument designed to measure the masses of exoplanets has received first light at the Kitt Peak National Observatory in Arizona.*Solar wind is slowing beyond PlutoNew measurements by NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has confirmed earlier data showing that the solar wind – the supersonic stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun – slows down the further away it gets.*China to undertake 50 rocket launches in 2020China says it will undertake up to fifty rocket launches this year – dramatically upping the anti from the 34 launches it carried out in 2019.*New Chinese sounding rocket test flightMeanwhile, the private Chinese company Space Trek has launched its Tansuo-1 commercial suborbital carrier rocket on a test flight.*The Science ReportWarnings that ice shelves in the eastern Antarctic Peninsula may have been predisposed to collapse.One of the world’s largest fish has gone extinct due to overfishing and dam construction in China.New clues about the cause of autism.Finding out about the genetic history of the Cassowary.Claims drinking tea at least three times a week could help you live longer.True confessions of a phone in astrologer.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesSponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime has been brought to you with the support of The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their field. To take up our limited time half-price offer, visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/spaceGet 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://bitesz.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.

Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). *Seven billion year old star dust discovered in meteoriteScientists studying the famous Murchison meteorite which fell to Earth in Victoria in 1969 have discovered seven billion year old pre-solar grains – the oldest material ever found on Earth.*Farewell Spitzer*Russian spy satellite breaks up in orbit*Great Melbourne Telescope back on public display*Major milestone for Virgin Galactic’s second spaceship*Experimental satellite launched*The Science Report 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.

*Evidence of the first starsAstronomers have discovered evidence of the universe’s very first stars.Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190093052438 Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190093013803*A third more near-Earth objects detected over the past yearThe European Space Agency says there’s been a record-breaking 30 percent increase in the number of near-Earth objects discovered over the past year.*NASA’s new planet hunter finds its first Earth-sized habitable zone worldNASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite – TESS -- has discovered its first Earth-size habitable zone planet.*Is dark energy realA new study is raising questions about the existence of dark energy – the hypothetical force used to explain the accelerating expansion of the universe.*The Science ReportClimate change may be responsible for the mass death of Puffin’s in the Bering Sea.New study warns that 80% of 2-year-olds and 95% of 3-year-olds don’t meet screen time guidelines.Eating more nuts in place of junk food could help you avoid putting on the pounds.Growing evidence that China is behind Havana syndrome.New findings about the origins of the Bayeux tapestry.The woke generation’s love of woo.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesSponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime has been brought to you with the support of The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their field. For your free, month-long trial with full access to the entire site, visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space Get immediate access to over 170 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 for a Patreon alternative, visit Supercast - https://bitesz.supercast.tech/ 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 Series 23 Episode 05*The birth of a black hole witnessed in gravitational wavesAstronomers have confirmed another gravitational wave detection of neutron stars merging to create a black hole.Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190115456628 Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190113243778 Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190113197973  *Fast Radio Bursts get even more mysteriousOne of the universe’s unsolved mysteries has just become even more puzzling.Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190114043483  *Evidence of active volcanism on VenusFor years astronomers have speculated that Venus has active volcanism – but while there have been lots of signs supporting that hypothesis – proof has been lacking – until now. *Ground current event hits NorwayScientists have detected a ground current event across Norway. *Another 60 Starlink satellites launchedSpaceX has launched its third batch of 60 Starlink mini-satellites into orbit.Youtube video URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190158976223  *The Science ReportNew data shows that 2019 was Australia’s hottest and driest year on record.Claims late nights and lie-ins, along with being more of a night owl, could influence your weight.New revelations about T-Rex.Discovery of a two thousand-year-old stone measuring table at a dig site in Jerusalem.Iran says it will no longer abide by restrictions on its nuclear program. 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.

*New study changes the understanding of galactic evolutionAstronomers have discovered that galactic evolution may have begun much earlier than thought. *CHEOPS launches into orbitThe European Space Agency’s CHEOPS spacecraft has successfully blasted into orbit on a mission to study exoplanets – world’s orbiting stars other than the Sun.YouTube URL: http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/183443264918 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189772522708 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189737222958 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189526035153 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/187788895688 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189732468618 *Solar spicules caused by magnetic reconnectionNew observations suggest structures on the surface of the Sun known as solar spicules may be caused by a process called magnetic re-connection.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189098693008 *The hottest exoplanet ever discoveredAstronomers have discovered an exoplanet so hot its atmosphere is composed of vaporized heavy metals.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/184779857363*Final Rokot flightRussia has carried out its final launch of a Rokot rocket.*The Science ReportA 35-year data record charting sea-temperature changes.The so-called love hormone - oxytocin - may have a role to play in sex addiction.New study finds Australia's oldest flowering plants are 126 million years.Iran about to unveil a new generation of uranium enrichment centrifuges.New breeding and conservation program to try and save the endangered Sydney seahorse.Wellington City Council wins New Zealand’s bent spoon award for pseudo-scientific piffle. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 170 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://bitesz.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.

*Is Betelgeuse about to blow?The red supergiant Betelgeuse is dimming unusually and astronomers don’t know why. The strange activity is causing growing speculation that it may be about to go supernova --or maybe not.*Discovery of the earliest known cannibalismAstronomers have discovered the earliest known example of galactic cannibalism – an observation dating back some 13 billion years.*The Milky Way galaxyOkay, so we all know that we live on a small terrestrial planet orbiting a small yellow dwarf star in the Milky Way galaxy. But what do you really know about the Milky Way galaxy and our place in it?*Vulcan to fly next yearThe United Launch Alliance says its new Vulcan Centaur rocket is on track to have its maiden flight next year.*China launches its most powerful rocketChina has s carried out a successful launch if its most powerful rocket – the Long March 5.*The Science ReportNew study warns that losing intact tropical forests is more devastating on climate than previously thought.Emissions of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide increasing.Eating more ultra-processed foods linked to an increase risk of developing type 2 diabetes.Scientists think they've cracked why whales are so unbelievably huge.Archaeologists discover two Bronze Age tombs in Greece. 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.

Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly*Proton Aurorae discovered on MarsAstronomers have found that a type of Martian aurora first identified by NASA’s MAVEN spacecraft in 2016 is actually the most common form of aurora occurring on the Red Planet. *All systems go for the maiden flight of the new Vega-CThe European Space Agency will fly its new Vega C lightweight launch system on its maiden flight in March. Russian Space Tourism back on the flight plan for MoscowThe Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos plans to modify a Soyuz capsule to carry space tourists on a trip to orbit. *New weather satellite launchedRussia has launched a new geostationary weather satellite into orbit. *January SkywatchThis month we look at the brightest star in the night sky and cover one of the best meteor showers of the year. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 170 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://bitesz.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 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.

*Could the Milky Way have two supermassive black holes?Astronomers are trying to discover if the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy might have a smaller companion. *Solar Cycle 25 strengthens its gripThe Sun is showing more signs of moving into a new solar cycle. *Starliner returns safely to EarthAfter failing to reach the International Space Station on its maiden space test flight, Boeing’s new CST100 Starliner returned to Earth making a perfect pin point landing at the White Sands Missile Range in the New Mexico Desert.Video: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189873919583  *NASA says its new SLS super heavy lift launch system is ready for flightThe core stage of NASA’s new super heavy lift rocket – the SLS – or Space Launch System -- has finally been completed in preparation of its maiden flight – possibly in June. *Ring of fire solar eclipseThe Gulf, India and eastern Asia have experienced an annular boxing day eclipse. *The Science ReportA special New Year’s Day look back at some of the strangest, weirdest, and most unusual science stories of 2019. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 170 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://bitesz.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  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.