S27E31-33 Premium: Neutron Stars' Collision: Unveiling the Enigma of Axion Particles

The Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast. SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 31 *Astronomers spot oldest ‘dead’ galaxy yet observed Astronomers have found a galaxy that suddenly stopped forming new stars more than 13 billion years ago. *SpaceX eyes March 14 for next Starship test launch Elon Musk's SpaceX is looking at March 14th as the likely earliest date for the third launch attempt of the company’s massive new Starship super heavy rocket. *Optimus satellite launch marks a new era for Australia and satellite servicing Australian based Space Machines Company say their Optimus satellite Servicing Vehicle is safely in orbit and operational. *An astronomer’s highlights for 2024 2024 is proving to be a spectacular year for sky watchers with highlights including next month’s total solar eclipse across North America on April eighth and a series of four super moons in succession on August 20, September 18, October 17, and November 16. *The Science Report The World Meteorological Organisation says the current El Niño is one of the five strongest on record. The antibiotic drug combination that’s showing promising results against hard-to-treat solid tumours. The new gene test strips that rival conventional lab-based tests in quality. Skeptics guide to the haunted painting of the Rain Woman. SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 32 *Juno measures oxygen production on the ice moon Europa NASA’s Juno spacecraft has directly measured charged oxygen and hydrogen molecules from the atmosphere of one of Jupiter’s largest moons, Europa. *New phenomenon challenging textbook definition of white dwarf stars Astronomers have discovered a population of white dwarf stars that have mysteriously stopped cooling. *New clues about Neptune’s evolution A ring of icy rocks orbiting the Sun just beyond Neptune may give astronomers a glimpse of how Neptune — and other objects on the outskirts of the solar system — were formed. *Japan moon lander put to sleep after surviving lunar night Mission managers at JAXA the Japan aerospace exploration agency have placed their lunar lander back into sleep mode after it surprisingly survived the freezing cold lunar night. *The Science Report Most of the world's coral reefs are under threat or have been damaged potentially beyond repair. A new study shows smoking rates are down, vaping is up, and 1 in 5 Australians use drugs illegally. Study shows that global happiness levels take about two weeks to rebound following a global crisis. Alex on Tech Apple release IOS 17.4 SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 33 *Star ripped apart by black hole Astronomers have uncovered the closest recorded occurrence of a star being torn apart by a supermassive black hole. *Astronomers search for new physics in the debris from colliding neutron stars Scientists say neutron star mergers are a treasure trove for new physics, with implications for determining the true nature of dark matter. *Rocky Earth like planets come with Jupiter like bodyguards A new study looking at exoplanetary systems has found that terrestrial Earth like planets is often found in systems which also host Jovian like gas giants. *Taikonauts to be on the Moon before the end of the decade Beijing says it will achieve a manned moon landing before 2030. Central to these efforts is the development of the Long March-10 moon rocket which will be specially designed to carry spacecraft and landers into lunar orbit. *The Science Report Micro plastics found in plaques of more than half of clogged artery patients. The link between extreme heat while pregnant and the likelihood of having a preterm birth. The first half of 2024 likely to see many areas to experience record-breaking air temperatures Skeptic's guide to Science: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://bitesz.com This week’s guests includes: Macquarie University astrophysicist Professor Richard de Grijs Ana Carolina de Souza Feliciano from the University of Central Florida Noemí Pinilla-Alonso from the Uni