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This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of Incogni....the online privacy support you need. Take control today - visit www.incogni.com/stuartgary to take advantage of our special offer, save big and secure your peace of mind.The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 23*Pacific Plate's Undersea Faults: Earth's Crust Pulling ApartA groundbreaking study reveals the Pacific Plate's vast undersea faults, stretching for hundreds of kilometers and pulling it apart. This new insight into the plate tectonics model challenges the idea of rigid oceanic plates, with implications for our understanding of Earth's geological processes.*Odysseus Lander's Lunar Odyssey: Private Moon Landing on the HorizonThe Nova-C Odysseus lander, carrying NASA's experimental payloads, launches aboard a Falcon 9 rocket, marking a pivotal moment in private lunar exploration. With a south pole destination, this mission could pave the way for a new era of sustained human presence on the Moon.*PAC

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 22*Technical Troubles for NASA's Mars Perseverance RoverNASA's Mars Perseverance rover faces a new challenge as engineers work to stabilize a dust cover on one of the rover's crucial science instrument cameras. The Sherlock instrument's cover remains partially open, hindering its quest to find signs of past microbial life in Jezero Crater. Will the team overcome this cosmic hiccup? Stay tuned.*Was Snowball Earth Triggered by an Asteroid Impact?A new study suggests that Snowball Earth events, which turned our planet into an icy wasteland, could have been sparked by an asteroid impact winter. It's a chilling thought that adds a new layer to the mystery of Earth's ancient climate catastrophes.*Ancient Astronomy and Britain's Standing StonesBritain's prehistoric standing stones have long puzzled archaeologists and astronomers alike. Now, research reveals that these ancient monuments were precisely aligned with the sun and moon, reflecting a deep connection between our ancestors and the

For peace of mind when online and know you are protected get our special 60% off deal on Incogni. Visit www.incogni.com/stuartgary to get the dealThe Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 20*The Enigma of Pearl SDG: A Galaxy That Defies ExpectationsAstronomers are baffled by the discovery of Pearl SDG, a quiescent dwarf galaxy that exists against the odds, isolated and star-formation-free. Detected by NASA's Webb Space Telescope, this galaxy challenges our understanding of galactic evolution and could redefine scientific theories on how galaxies form.*Virgin Galactic's Space Tourism Hits Another SnagVirgin Galactic's space tourism ambitions hit turbulence as an alignment pin issue on its WhiteKnightTwo mothership leads to a temporary grounding of operations. The incident, occurring during the Galactic Six mission, raises questions about the future of commercial space travel.*Odysseus' Lunar Odyssey: NASA's Next Leap to the MoonNASA gears up for the launch of the Odysseus lunar lan

The Space, Astronomy, and Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 19*Saturn’s Moon Mimas Hides a Watery SecretMimas, once known merely as the Death Star look-alike, has revealed a startling secret. New research from the Cassini mission data shows that beneath its icy facade, this diminutive moon harbors a youthful subsurface ocean. Only 400 kilometers wide, Mimas's aquatic interior is geologically green, estimated to be a mere 5 to 15 million years old.*Juno's Daring Dance with the Volcanic IoNASA's Juno spacecraft has just grazed past the fiery surface of Io, Jupiter's most volcanic moon. During its intimate encounter, Juno captured the moon's volcanic fury, with plumes reaching into the darkness of space. This mission seeks to uncover whether Io's volcanic vigor stems from a molten heart—an ocean of magma beneath its crust.*Cold Origins of Organic Compounds in SpaceA groundbreaking study has found that certain organic compounds, like those in asteroids, might have originated in the frigid expanses of in

The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 18*Revealing Dark Matter through Lopsided GalaxiesA groundbreaking study unveils how asymmetric galaxies could be the key to unlocking the mysteries of dark matter, the elusive substance that dominates the universe's matter content and binds galaxies together.*Virgin Galactic's 2024 Space Tourism TriumphVirgin Galactic soars into the new year with a successful space tourism flight, reaching the fringes of space and marking a milestone for commercial space travel.*Reflecting on the SunRISE-3 MissionWe revisit the ambitious SunRISE-3 mission, which despite its untimely end, aimed to launch the largest telescope ever on a balloon to peer into the sun's mysterious chromosphere.*Skywatch – Orion's Splendor and Betelgeuse's FateThe February night skies offer a spectacle with the constellation Orion taking center stage, the Horsehead Nebula in view, and the red supergiant Betelgeuse nearing its explosive end as a supernova.Join us as we explore t

Get Our Exclusive 60% off Incogni deal here ➼ https://incogni.com/stuartgary or use the checkout code STUARTGARY. It's the peace of mind you need online made easy!The Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 17*Confirmation of an ancient lake on Mars builds excitement for Perseverance rover's samples If life ever existed on Mars, the Perseverance rover’s verification of lake sediments at the base of the Jezero crater reinforces the hope that traces of ancient organisms might be found in the crater.*A strange new type of hypothetical celestial object that might be real One of the more fascinating celestial objects theorized but yet to be discovered is the hypothetical synestia.*Rocket Lab starts a busy year with a successful booster recovery Rocket Lab has started the new year with a successful electron launch and booster recovery.*The Science Report Men who improve their fitness could be reducing their risk of getting prostate cancer. The most comprehensive and complete cat genome asse

The Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast. SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 16 *The Moon is shrinking A new study has confirmed earlier research showing that the Earth’s moon is shrinking causing landslides and instability around the lunar south pole. *NASA analysis confirms 2023 as warmest year on record A new analysis by NASA has confirmed that planet Earth’s average surface temperature in 2023 was the warmest on record. *Stars travel more slowly at Milky Way’s edge By clocking the speed of stars throughout the Milky Way galaxy, physicists have found that stars further out in the galactic disk are traveling more slowly than expected compared to stars that are closer to the galaxy’s centre. *The Science Report People who sit for prolonged periods at work have a 16% higher risk of death. Claims average global temperatures have already risen by 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Outdoor artificial light at night could be linked to an increased risk of a kind of macular degeneration. Skeptics guide to Bedfordshire ho

The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 14*Oceans of frozen water could exist under the Martian equator A potential ice-rich portion of the Medusae Fossae Formation deposits may contain the largest volume of water in the equatorial region of Mars. *Studying bits of Mars already on Earth The United States Army is testing its laboratory capabilities by studying a Martian meteorite that found its way to Earth. *Japan lands on the Moon Japan has become only the fifth nation to successfully land a spacecraft on the Moon. *The Science ReportThe Doomsday Clock to remain at 90 seconds to midnight.Artificial intelligence has learnt how to both lie and hide its deception.Claims men are naturally better at navigating than women finally proven wrong Alex on Tech: New IOS updates and the mac at 40https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com

The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 13*NASA shuts down its Mars Ingenuity Helicopter Mission NASA has been forced to end its history-making Mars Ingenuity Helicopter mission on the Red planet.*The mystery monster in an ancient globular cluster Astronomers may have detected a monster in the heart of 47 Tucanae one of the most famous globular star clusters in the sky.*Could diamonds drive Neptune and Uranus' magnetic fields A new study suggests that diamond rain in the dense atmospheres of the ice giants Uranus and Neptune could drive these distant worlds magnetic fields.*The Science ReportThe link between climate change and human life span quantified.NASA’s new experimental supersonic aircraft specifically designed not to generate a sonic boom.A new study has confirmed that most dogs love watching TV. Skeptics guide a paranormal presence in your home https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com This week’s guests: Dr Arash Bahramian from the Curtin University node o

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 10*Lessons from the dark energy survey Astronomers taking part in the recent release of data from the Dark Energy survey say the findings closely follow existing predictions of the properties of dark energy but still can’t answer if it’s changing over time. *Titan’s “magic islands” finally explained A new study claims ethane, methane and other organic compounds can accumulate as chunks on the ground on Saturn’s moon Titan, and may even calve like glaciers at the edges of the moon’s methane lakes, forming ephemeral, floating “magic islands.” *Peregrine lunar lander burns up above Australia and the South Pacific Mission managers have confirmed that the troubled Peregrine lunar lander has made a fiery return to Earth on Thursday burning up over eastern Australia and the south Pacific Ocean during atmospheric re-entry. *The Science Report A new study shows that Greenland's ice sheet has been shrinking at an ever accelerating rate. Chinese scientists say they’re e

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 9*The Dark Energy Survey’s unique insights into the expansion of the universe In 1998, astrophysicists discovered that the universe is expanding at an ever-accelerating rate. They attributed this to a mysterious force called dark energy*Europe’s Einstein Probe lifts off on a mission to monitor the X-ray skies The European Space Agency, the Max Planck Institute and China have joined forces to launch the new Einstein X-ray space telescope into orbit.*Using Earth’s magnetic field to understand key ancient historical events Archaeologists have used changes in Earth magnetic field to provide the most accurate yet dating techniques for archaeological finds.*The Science ReportAutism linked to worse physical activity and sleep in kidsThe complex family relationships of fairy wrens.The bacteria that inhabit human ear piercings. Skeptics guide what Jesus looked like https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com This week’s guests: Dr. Keith Bannister from the

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 8*How the mysterious Centaurs gain their comet-like characteristics Close encounter with the gas giant’s Jupiter and Saturn is causing a group of frozen outer solar system asteroid like worlds to evolve comet like features.*Discovering a fast radio burst in just four days Back in 2017 a CSIRO telescope has found its first ‘fast radio burst’ from space after less than four days of searching.*The most distant and most powerful fast radio burst ever detected In summer 2022, astronomers detected the most powerful fast radio burst ever observed. And coming from a location that dates halfway back to the Big Bang, it also was the farthest known FRB spotted to date.*The Science ReportClaims a plant-based diet could put you at lower risk of getting COVID-19,The ancient grinding tools that help explain the earliest chapters in human history.Tasmanian Quolls are changing genetically in response to the decline in Tasmanian Devil populations. Alex on Tech at CES 2024.http

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 5*Monstrous X5 solar flare launched on New Year's EveThe Sun celebrated the completion of Earth’s latest orbit by blasting out a spectacular X-5 class solar flare dwarfing even Sydney’s new year’s eve fireworks display. *X-37B space shuttle launches aboard Falcon HeavySpaceX has successfully launched the US Space Force-52 mission carrying an X-37B space shuttle Orbital Test Vehicle on its seventh mission. *Beijing launches its tallest ever rocketChina has set a new national space record launching its tallest ever rocket. *The Science ReportThe oldest photosynthetic structures ever discovered found in the Northern Territory.The link between sedentary leisure time and a woman’s risk of uterine fibroids.The importance of city parks for species diversity. Alex on Tech turning cell phones into sat phonesListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linkt

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 4*Astronomers study the earliest Milky Way type galaxy ever seenA new snapshot of an ancient, far-off galaxy could help scientists understand the origins of our own Milky Way.*What lies in the exotic heart of a neutron starNew theoretical analysis is showing further support for the hypothesis that the cores of neutron stars are composed of deconfined quark matter. *Vulcan Centaur launch delayed until todayThe United Launch Alliance has delayed the maiden flight of its new Vulcan Centaur rocket until today. *The Science ReportA major breakthrough in diabetes researchJuvenile T-Rex fossils reclassified into a separate and distinct species of small tyrannosaur.Why we love horror movies. Skeptics guide to ghosts vs physics This week’s guests:Dr Takafumi Tsukui from the Australian National University And our regular guests:Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.lifeTim Mendham from Australian Skeptics