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Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 64, where we delve into the latest cosmic discoveries and technological advancements shaping our understanding of the universe.
First, we explore new research uncovering the origins of sunspots and their formation closer to the Sun's surface than previously thought. Scientists are now examining the complex interactions of magnetic fields and plasma within the Sun, providing fresh insights into the solar dynamo that drives these phenomena.
Next, we turn our attention to Mars, as NASA and ESA announce a groundbreaking joint mission set to launch in 2028. This mission will utilise the ExoMars Rosalind Franklin rover, equipped with advanced instruments to drill deep beneath the Martian surface in search of signs of life, potentially rewriting our understanding of the Red Planet's habitability.
Finally, we discuss innovative solutions in the battle against space junk. From hunter-killer satellites equipped with plasma guns to ground-based laser systems, scientists are developing new technologies to tackle the growing problem of space debris, ensuring safer orbits for future missions.
00:00">This is Spacetime series 27, episode 64, for broadcast on 27 May 2024
00:44">The spectacular solar storms may have originated closer to the sun's surface
09:18">Hundreds of disused and damaged spacecraft and bits of space debris orbiting Earth
16:09">Scientists are looking at ways to track space junk to save propellant
18:28">A new study claims Australians are following misleading health and wellness advice on TikTok
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Monday SpaceTime 20240527 Series 27 Episode 64
*New research into how sunspots are formed
The spectacular solar storms which shook the Earth earlier this month may originate closer to the Sun’s surface than previously thought.
*NASA and ESA to launch a joint mission to search for signs of life on Mars
NASA and the European Space Agency have agreed on a new joint mission to search for signs of life on the red planet Mars.
*New weapons in battle against space junk
Scientists are hoping to use hunter killer satellites equipped with plasma guns to deal with space junk.
*The Science Report
Warnings that there’s no known way to stop artificial intelligence from taking control.
A new study claims a lack of sleep in childhood could increase the risk of psychosis.
Teens who vape have twice as much uranium and 30% more lead in their urine.
Skeptics guide to TikTok health advice

SpaceTime 20240529 Series 27 Episode 65
*Intriguing features discovered in new images of the Jovian ice moon Europa
New Images of the Jovian ice moon Europa taken by NASA’s Juno spacecraft have turned up some intriguing features.
*A new model for formation of free-floating planets
Astronomers believe gravitational perturbations between stars in dense clusters could fling orbiting planets out of their birth systems and into interstellar space.
*Perseverance collects its 24th rock sample
NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover has collected its 24th rock core sample in Jezero Crater.
*The Science Report
Fish oil supplements associated with a 13% increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation.
A famous strip of ancient Egyptian pyramids pointing to a long-lost branch of the river Nile.
Twitter under the control of Jack Dorsey appeared to have been overlooking misinformation.
Alex on Tech is Microsoft’s new recall feature spying on you

SpaceTime 20240531 Series 27 Episode 66
*A glitch aboard the Bepi Columbo spacecraft bound for Mercury
The joint ESA/JAXA BepiColombo spacecraft has experienced a sudden glitch which is preventing the spacecraft's thrusters from operating at full power.
*Exploring the unexplored regions of Venus’s magnetosphere
A fleeting visit by BepiColombo to Venus has revealed surprising insights into how gases are stripped away from the upper layers of the planet’s atmosphere.
*An explanation for stars that suddenly vanish
Astronomers have shown evidence of how massive stars can simply disappear turning into stellar mass black holes in a whisper rather than a scream.
*Skywatch June
The June solstice, the spectacular Sombrero Galaxy, the heart of our galaxy in the constellation Sagittarius, and the Taurids meteor shower are among the highlights of the June night skies on Skywatch.

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This week’s guests include:
Rod Boswell from the Australian National University Research School of Physics and Engineering
Europa Clipper project scientist Robet Pappalardo from NASA
Europa Clipper deputy project scientist Bonnie Buratti from NASA
Europa Clipper staff scientist Kate Craft from Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
Europa Clipper staff scientist Erin Leonard from NASA
Europa Clipper Investigation scientist Shawn Brooks from NASA
BepiColumbo project Scientist Johannes Benkhoff from ESA
BepiColumbo project Manager Ulrich Reininghaus from ESA
And our regular guests:
Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life
Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics

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Venture into the cosmic depths with SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 63, where we unearth some of the universe's most ancient stars hiding in the halo of our very own Milky Way. These celestial elders, dubbed SAS stars, are remnants from a time when galaxies were just beginning to coalesce, offering a unique window into the universe's formative years. With their discovery, we edge closer to unraveling the mysteries of galaxy formation and the evolution of the cosmos.
Next, we embark on a journey alongside Europe's JUICE spacecraft, now one year into its monumental eight-year voyage to the icy moons of Jupiter. This mission promises to probe the potential habitable environments beneath the moons' frozen crusts and could redefine our search for extraterrestrial life within our solar system.
Finally, we witness Russia flexing its spacefaring muscles with the test launch of the new heavy-lift Angara A-5 rocket, aiming to usher in a new era for Russian space exploration and retire the venerable Proton rockets.
Join us on SpaceTime with Stuart Gary for a cosmic exploration that spans from our galactic neighborhood to the far reaches of the Jovian system, and beyond.
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(00:46) Astronomers have discovered three of the oldest stars in the universe
(05:25) The Jupiter icy moons explorer, or juice spacecraft, celebrated its first year in space
(11:15) The Kremlin have undertaken a successful test launch of their new Angara a five rocket
(12:41) Up to 246 million older adults could be exposed to dangerous acute heat by 2050
(15:11) There's been another Bigfoot sighting in Manchester, England

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Set sail through the cosmic seas with SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 62, as we chart a course to a newly discovered Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting an ultra-cool red dwarf star just a stone's throw away in the galactic neighborhood. The discovery of Speculos-3b, a mere 55 light-years from Earth, stirs intrigue with its eternal days and nights due to likely tidal locking, offering a unique glimpse into the conditions of potentially habitable worlds around the most common stellar inhabitants of our galaxy.
We then drift to the Milky Way's outskirts, where a stellar slow lane has been uncovered, challenging assumptions about the mass and dark matter content at the heart of our galactic home. This revelation, derived from Gaia and APOGEE data, suggests a lighter core and less dark matter than previously believed, sending ripples through our understanding of the cosmos.
Our voyage continues as we seek to uncover dark matter's elusive influence on stellar streams with the help of the upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory. This bastion of observation promises to shed light on the ghostly gravitational effects of dark matter on these celestial ribbons, offering a new perspective on the most dominant yet unseen force in the universe.
Join us on SpaceTime with Stuart Gary for a journey into these cosmic curiosities and more, as we navigate the mysteries of space and the wonders it holds.
(00:00) This is spacetime series 27, episode 62, for broadcast 22 May 2024
(00:46) Astronomers have discovered a new Earth sized planet orbiting an ultracool red dwarf
(04:24) The Milky Way's gravitational core may contain less dark matter than previously thought
(10:26) The Vera C. Rubin Observatory may well hold the answers to what dark matter is
(15:46) Heat waves during the four hottest months of the year lead to 150,000 deaths
(19:29) Chat GPT launched GPT four omni last week
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Embark on a celestial odyssey with SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 61, where we witness the Sun unleash its most powerful solar flare in nearly two decades, sparking a series of geomagnetic storms that dazzled the skies with extraordinary auroras. The flare, an enormous X8.7 class eruption, marked the pinnacle of a week of solar ferocity, with the Earth enduring a bombardment that produced northern and southern lights visible far beyond their usual latitudes.
We then delve into the mysteries of Earth's magnetotail, where NASA's Magnetospheric Multiscale mission has observed unusual substorms that could reshape our understanding of magnetic reconnection and its role in auroral phenomena.
Finally, we plunge into the depths of the sea with China's construction of the deep-sea neutrino telescope, TRIDENT, designed to scan the cosmos for neutrinos and unlock the secrets of cosmic rays and the extreme universe.
Join us on SpaceTime with Stuart Gary for an exploration of these awe-inspiring events and more, as we traverse the vastness of space and the wonders it holds.
(00:00) This is spacetime series 27, episode 61, for broadcast on 20 May 2024
(00:43) The sun has produced its biggest solar flare in nearly two decades
(10:28) NASA scientists have detected an unusual event in Earth's magnetotail
(21:35) The south pole neutrino detector uses liquid water rather than solid ice
(28:39) Supernova is basically a neutrino explosion that has this tiny optical signature
(33:00) New observations confirm that April 2024 was the hottest month on record
(35:43) A new study claims males with low testosterone may have an increased risk of dying prematurely
(37:03) Shroud of Turin supposedly shows Jesus after crucifixion
(42:25) Tim Mendham: crucifixion was fairly common in those days
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 61
*Spectacular solar storms stun the world
The Sun has produced its biggest flare in nearly two decades. The massive X8.7 class explosion rounded off more than a week of spectacular geomagnetic storms which pummeled the Earth and created dazzling northern and southern auroral lights which reached mid latitude skies normally unaccustomed to such spectacles.
*Unusual activity in Earth’s magnetotail
Astronomers have detected an unusual event in the Earth’s magnetotail, the elongated portion of the planet’s magnetosphere trailing away from the Sun.
*Scanning the skies for neutrinos from under the sea
China has started construction of a deep-sea neutrino telescope in the western Pacific.
*The Science Report
New observations confirmed that April 2024 was the hottest month on record.
Confirmation that plant-based foods are better for your health than a meat based diet.
Males with low testosterone levels may have an increased risk of dying prematurely.
Skeptics guide to the Shroud of Turin

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 62
*New Earth-sized world discovered orbiting an ultra-cool star
Astronomers have discovered a new, Earth-sized planet orbiting an ultra-cool red dwarf star just 55 light years away.
*Stellar slow lane at the Milky Way’s outer edge
A new study suggests that stars orbiting along the outer edge of the Milky Way’s disk are travelling more slowly than those orbiting closer to the centre.
*Revealing dark matter’s ghostly effect on stellar streams
Astronomers believe the new Vera C. Rubin Observatory may hold answers to one of the biggest questions about the Universe: what is dark matter?
*The Science Report
Heat waves over the 4 hottest months cause over 150,000 deaths around the world annually.
Scientists confirm the iconic baobab tree originated in Madagascar.
Google nest showing its lefty woke programming.
Alex on Tech the battle of the Ais

Friday SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 63
*Some of the universe’s oldest stars found in our own backyard
Astronomers have discovered three of the oldest stars in the universe in the halo of the Milky Way Galaxy.
*Juice a year into its mission to Jupiter
The Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer or Juice spacecraft has just celebrated its first year in space as it continues its eight-year journey to the Jovian ice moons Ganymede, Callisto, and Europa.
*Russia test launch their new heavy-lift Angara-A5 rocket
The Kremlin have undertaken a successful test launch of Russia’s new heavy-lift Angara-A5 rocket.
*The Science Report
246 million more older adults are projected to be exposed to dangerous acute heat by 2050.
Junk food is linked to a higher risk of over 30 different physical and mental health and sleep problems.
Kids and playground gossip.
Skeptics guide to another bigfoot sighting.

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This week’s guests include:
Dr. Clancy James, from Curtin University and the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research
Co-convener of the Dark Matter Working Group in the Rubin Observatory/LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration Nora Shipp from Carnegie Mellon University
And our regular guests:
Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life
Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics

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