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The Space News PodcastSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 156*Equatorial Launch Australia unveils its plans for new spaceport launch padsEquatorial Launch Australia has unveiled the final plans for its spaceport launch pads at the Arnhem Space Centre east of Darwin. *Rocket Lab back in spaceRocket Lab has returned to flight status successfully launching an electron rocket from its Mahia Peninsula space port on New Zealand’s North Island. *North Korea's launches its biggest ICBMNorth Korean Dictator Kim Jong Un has vowed to accelerate his country's nuclear build-up after overseeing the launch of the solid-fuelled Hwasong-18 – Pyongyang's most powerful ballistic missile so far.*January SkywatchThe Earth enters perihelion, a look at Sirius the dog star and the brightest star in the night skies, and the Quadrantids Meteor Shower are among the highlights of the January night skies. This week’s guests:Fermi Deputy Project Scientist Judy Racusin from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland. And our regul

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 155*Recent Martian volcanism reveals a more active planetA vast, flat, "featureless" plain on Mars has surprised scientists by revealing a much more tumultuous geologic past than expected. *Betelgeuse EclipsedSkywatchers were focused on the constellation Orion on December 12 as the asteroid 319 Leona passed in front of bright star Betelgeuse. *Hubble looks at a late-type galaxyOne of the great misconceptions in astronomy is the term late-type galaxies to describe galaxies of a specific shape. *The Science ReportResearch shows photographs of children's retinas can be used to test for autism.Murray River whale fossil shows how large baleen whales evolved.People still don’t know how to check facts correctly on line. Alex on Tech: Intel joins the AI battleListen 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:

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 154*Sun unleashes its biggest solar flare in yearsThe Sun has unleased its biggest solar flare in years, a massive X2.8 blast of energy which slammed into the Earth triggering two hours of deep shortwave radio blackouts over the Americas. *Webb takes another look at the ringed planet UranusNASA’s Webb Space Telescope has again trained its sights on the distant enigmatic world of Uranus. *Fermi creates a 14-year time-lapse of the gamma-ray sky Scientists using NASA’s Fermi gamma ray space telescope have created a 14 year time lapse video of the gamma ray sky.*The Science ReportStudy shows humans have wiped out 1500 bird species over the last 100 thousand yearsThe human anti-fungal protein linked to auto immune diseases.Study shows people suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder process traumatic memories differently Skeptic's guide to Science:This week’s guests: Fermi Deputy Project Scientist Judy Racusin from NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, M

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 153*New mission for NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex spacecraftAfter completing its initial seven year sample return mission to the asteroid Bennu, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft is moving on to a new mission studying the asteroid Apophis. *Discovery of planet too big for its SunAstronomers have discovered a planet that is far too massive for its host star. The finding reported in the journal Science calls into question what was previously understood about planetary formation *Halley's comet reaches aphelionOn Saturday, December 9th comet 1P/Halley reached aphelion – it’s most distant orbital position from the Sun. *The Science ReportDiet and air pollution remain among the biggest contributors globally to heart disease. Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest known fortified prehistoric settlement in the world.A new study has found that Cats love to play fetch with their owners, especially if they're in charge. Skeptics guide to Meghan Markle’s anti stress patchListen to SpaceTime on your favorite

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 152*Deciphering the ancient history of a Martian lake NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has just passed its one thousandth Martian day on the red planet.*MAVEN watches as the Sun’s solar wind suddenly disappears In December 2022, NASA’s Mars Atmosphere and Volatile EvolutioN – or MAVEN spacecraft observed the dramatic and unexpected “disappearance” of the solar wind.*Computer issues affecting Voyager 1 in interstellar space NASA Engineers are working to resolve an issue with one of the Voyager 1 spacecraft’s three onboard computers.*The Science ReportThe new inhaled COVID-19 vaccine that triggers a better immune response than injectable vaccines. Scientists have created the world’s first supermirrors in the mid-infrared range.New study warns that more than four hours of smartphone use daily was linked to an increased health risk.Alex on Tech The Deep South super computerListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spac

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 151*Discovery of a record setting brown dwarf Astronomers have discovered what might be the smallest Brown Dwarf ever seen – just three or four times the mass of Jupiter.*How gas-rich baby galaxies set the early Universe alight New observations from NASA’s Webb Space Telescope have helped astronomers unlock secrets of how infant galaxies started an explosion of star formation in the very early Universe.*Hubble Space Telescope back in operation NASA says the Hubble Space Telescope is back up and running following a series of emergency shut downs in recent weeks due to a persistent problem with one of its three operational gyroscopes.*The Science ReportThe North Atlantic Ocean near Bermuda now warmer and more acidic than it was 40 years ago, OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4 Artificial intelligence successfully lied its way through the I am not a robot test. How to make a better espresso. Skeptics guide to antiaging serum therapyThis week’s guests include: Dr Anshu Gupta from

Mysterious Polygons on Mars:Scientists discover strange, irregular wedge-shaped objects buried beneath the Martian surface.Polygons range from centimeters to 10 meters in size and may have formed during ancient freeze-thaw cycles billions of years ago.Possible formation mechanisms include mud cracks from wet sediments and contraction from cooling volcanic lava flows.Zhurong rover detected at least 16 polygons, suggesting a wide distribution.Iran's Nuclear Program:Iran successfully launches a small spacecraft, raising concerns about its ballistic missile program.Officials claim the launch was for peaceful purposes, but it violates the Vienna Accords.Iran's enriched uranium stockpile is now 18 times above the limit set by the Accords.International community urges Iran to stop its nuclear weapons development.Russian Progress Cargo Ship Docked with ISS:Progress MS-25 successfully docked with the International Space Station, delivering over 2.5 tons of supplies.The cargo included food, personal items for the crew,

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 149*Hubble placed in emergency safe modeNASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has been placed into an emergency safety mode following an issue with one of its gyroscopes. *New joint European and Japanese EarthCARE mission slated for launch.The joint European and Japanese Earth Cloud Aerosol and Radiation Explorer mission – EarthCARE is now slated to launch in May next year on a mission to advance sciences understanding of the interactions between clouds, aerosols and radiation in Earth's atmosphere. *AUKUS to build a deep space radar station in Western Australia.The AUKUS Defence Coalition have announced plans to build three new deep space radar installations in the United States, Britain and at Exmouth, in Western Australia. *The Science ReportGlobal emissions from fossil use are projected to hit a record high this year increasing by 1.1%. Women who consume energy drinks could be more likely to have high blood pressure during pregnancy.Young people who use social media daily are more like

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime 20231211 Series 26 Episode 148*A new possible explanation for the Hubble tensionEver since its creation in a big bang 13.82 billion years ago the universe has been expanding. But that rate of expansion has been an ongoing area of debate with different measurement techniques giving contradictory values and different results. *The satellite discovered by the Lucy mission gets a nameThe satellite discovered during the first asteroid encounter of NASA's Lucy mission has now been given an official name – Selam – which means peace in the Ethiopian language Amharic. The tiny moon was discovered orbiting the asteroid Dinkinesh during Lucy’s fly by last month. *Starship’s second flight explodes in mid airSpaceX are describing the second test flight of its Starship Superheavy rocket as a success even though both stages suffered catastrophic failures during the flight. The 121 metre tall vehicle is the biggest and most powerful rocket ever built producing some 16.7 million pounds of thru

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 147*Detection of one of the highest-energy cosmic ray everIn 1991, the University of Utah Fly’s Eye experiment detected the highest-energy cosmic ray ever observed. Then on May 27, 2021, the Telescope Array experiment detected what is now the second-highest extreme-energy cosmic ray ever recorded and the source is still a mystery. *Pinpointing the source of Io's volcanic activityA new study suggests that most of the Jovian Moon Io’s tidal, heating is concentrated within its upper mantle. *Ariane 6 successfully completes its hot-fire testThe European Space Agency's new Ariane 6 rocket has successfully completed a key engine firing test in preparation for next year’s maiden flight. December Skywatch The December solstice, the ticking time bomb that is Eta Carinae and the rock comet Phaethon are among the highlights of the December night skies on SkyWatchListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartg

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 146*A new perspective on MarsMission managers have maneuvered NASA’s Mars Odyssey spacecraft to provide a new panoramic horizontal view of the red planet. *Determining the composition of the rock comet Phaethon.Phaethon has always been a puzzle for astronomers. The five kilometre wide space rock which generates this month’s annual Geminid’s meteor shower has puzzled astronomers for decades with its asteroid like appearance yet comet like orbit and tail. *Unveiling salt glaciers on the planet MercuryResearchers have uncovered evidence of potential salt glaciers on the planet Mercury. *The Science ReportStudy shows heat-trapping greenhouse gases have reached a new record.Variations in single genes may account for a significant portion of ADHD cases.Warnings of the potential dangers and risks AI poses for the spread of misinformation. Alex on Tech: A new AI Video generator editing App. Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimew

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 145*Solar activity likely to peak next year.A new study claims the Sun will reach the peak of its eleven year solar Cycle next year. The current Solar cycle -- 25 began in December 2019 with a minimum smoothed sunspot number of 1.8.NASA’s Fermi Mission nets 300 gamma-ray pulsars … and countingA new catalogue shows that NASA’s Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope has discovered 294 gamma-ray-emitting pulsars, while another 34 suspects await confirmation. *A day that changed astronomy for everBack on the 17th of August 2017 astronomers were for the first time ever able to measure the violent death spiral of a pair of neutron stars using both conventional electromagnetic telescopes and the relatively new field of gravitational wave laser interferometry. *The Science ReportOzone levels above Antarctica may not be recovering after all. Inhaling air pollution while sitting in traffic associated with an increase in blood pressure.Study claims city dwelling bees tend to h

This episode is brought to you by the support of Dragonball Legends. Download and play for free from the Apple App store or Google Play.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 144*Explaining why galaxies hang out with their own kindA new study may have solved one of the most perplexing mysteries in astronomy -- why galaxies in our neighbourhood hang out with their own kind. *NASA’s Cold Atom Lab Sets Stage for Quantum Chemistry in SpaceFor the first time in space, scientists have produced a quantum gas containing two types of atoms. *North Korea launches a new spy satellite North Korea claims its successfully launched a new spy satellite.*The Science ReportDust storms are increasing dramatically in frequency in Australia.Study claims the impact of screens on children and show a mix of small risks and benefits. Footprints discovered in Victoria show the amazing diversity of Australia's early bird population. Skeptics guide to the House Oversight Committee on UFOsListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our un

This episode is brought to with the support of Dragonball Legends. Available for your mobile device from the Apple App Store and Google Play Stores.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 143*Triple star discoveries will mean changing astronomy textbooksAstronomers have found some of the biggest stars in the universe orbiting each other in triple star systems. *NASA tests its new deep space laser communications systemNASA's just completed an experiment that will transform the way spacecraft communicate in deep space. *Dragon arrives at Space StationA SpaceX Dragon cargo ship carrying 2950 kilograms of supplies has successfully docked with the International Space Station’s Harmony module. *The Science Report Critically endangered dolphins off Melbourne found with the highest concentrations of chemicals People with high body mass index are 10% more likely to develop obesity-related cancers. Google's artificial intelligence proving better and faster at making 10-day weather predictionsAlex on Tech the Sam Altman sagaFor mor

The Space News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 142*Discovery of massive mysterious blasts in the distant universe Astronomers are baffled by a mysterious series of massive explosions in the distant Universe which are emitting more energy than hundreds of billions of stars like our Sun. *Colliding neutron stars reveal one of their secretsAstronomers have identified the heavy element tellurium in the glowing embers of a pair of colliding neutron stars. *Juice undertakes a key engine burn on its way to JupiterThe European Space Agency’s Juice spacecraft has just undertaken one of the largest and most important manoeuvres of its eight-year journey to Jupiter. *The Science ReportPlanet Earth’s average global temperature smashes through the two degrees Celsius level.Study shows plant based diets reduce your risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes,Loneliness associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease. Skeptics guide to how gender influences your paranormal beliefsThis week’s guests in

Welcome to the show notes for Episode 141 of the "Spacetime" podcast, hosted by Stuart Gary. In this episode, we delve into China's ambitious Mars mission, a novel cosmic source for gold, and NASA's upcoming SPHEREx mission. **Episode Highlights:** 1. **China's Mars Sample Return Mission**: Summary: China announces plans to conduct a Mars sample return mission, potentially beating NASA and ESA. The mission, named Tianwin Three, involves complex logistics and builds on the success of Tianwin One. 2. **Alternative Cosmic Source for Gold**: Cosmic Gold, Neutron Stars, Astrophysics, Heavy Elements, Gold Synthesis, Stellar Explosions. - Summary: Astrophysicists propose a new theory suggesting that low mass neutron stars could be a source of heavy elements like gold and platinum, offering fresh insights into cosmic chemistry. 3. **NASA's SPHEREx Mission**: Summary: NASA's SPHEREx mission, slated for a 2025 launch, aims to create the most detailed map of the universe, studying the history of galaxies and searching f

The Space News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 140 *Cerberus Fossae identified as the biggest source of marsquakes A new study of data from NASA’s Mars Insight lander mission has identified the Cerberus Fossae region east of Insight as the red planet’s most seismically active. *How soon could life begin in the universe A new study shows that oxygen -- one of the key ingredients for most life on Earth – was already in abundance in the very early universe. *Why size matters to exoplanets Scientists may have solved one of the great mysteries surrounding the size of exoplanets – that is planets orbiting stars other than the Sun. *The Science Report Scientists warn that heat related deaths are likely to see a 4.7-fold increase. Researchers develop the first synthetic Yeast strain. People who are never visited by friends or family at higher risk of dying. Alex on Tech China, Iran, and Russia blamed for most cyber-attacks worldwide. Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link

The Space News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 139 *Discovery of some of the most ancient galaxies ever seen Astronomers have discovered two of the most distant galaxies ever seen – one of which dates back some 13.4 billion light years -- to a time when the universe was just 330 million years old. *Earth's surface water dives deep all the way to the core Scientists have found that water from Earth’s surface percolates all the way down to the core mantle boundary, changing its structure. *NASA’s Mars spacecraft go silent NASA’s fleet of Martian spacecraft have all gone silent due to a total loss of communications. *The Science Report Earth just had its hottest year on record. Scientists have created monkey made of cells from two embryos. People with narcissistic traits more likely to have body image concerns. Skeptics guide to Skepticon 2023 This week’s guests include: Glen Nagle from the CSIRO’s NASA Deep Space Communications Centre in Canberra And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvi

Welcome to SpaceTime, the podcast that brings you the most fascinating stories and discoveries in astronomy, space and science. Your host, Stuart Gary, and in this episode, we'll talk about: ● How the first Dream Chaser space plane is ready to fly to the International Space Station and what it means for the future of space exploration. ● How astronomers have detected an infrared aurora on Uranus and what it reveals about the planet's weather and climate. ● How the 2023 Antarctic ozone hole reached its maximum size and why it's important to monitor and protect the ozone layer. ● How atrial fibrillation, a common heart rhythm disorder, is associated with a higher risk of memory and brain function decline. ● How more needs to be done to reduce the number of marine animals killed by ships and what are some of the possible solutions. ● How older women who look after the sick and frail live longer than those who don't and what are the possible explanations. ● How to apply critical thinking and scientific reasoning

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 137 -1. **Euclid Mission's Groundbreaking First Images**: The European Space Agency's Euclid spacecraft, dedicated to exploring the mysteries of the dark universe, has unveiled its first set of images. This marks a significant milestone in our understanding of the cosmos. 2. **Europe's Ambitious Space Transport Vision**: The European Space Agency is advancing space exploration by developing a new cargo spacecraft. This innovative vessel is designed to transport supplies and potentially crew members to the International Space Station and further, to the lunar gateway. 3. **HAARP's Artificial Airglow Phenomenon**: Residents of Alaska were alerted about the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP) and its potential to create artificial airglow in the Arctic skies. This unique phenomenon is a part of HAARP's ongoing research activities. 4. **The Science Report Highlights**: - **Alarming Extinction Risks**: A recent study highlights a concerning fact that 19% of European s