#469-470 Plus: Ryugu's Magnetic Mysteries, Arecibo's Silent Collapse & Titan's Atmospheric Secrets

Space Nuts Episode: Ryugu Revelations and Arecibo's Sad Tale Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this fascinating episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest astronomical discoveries and delve into the mysteries of the universe. From new insights into the origins of our solar system to the unfortunate demise of a legendary observatory, this episode is packed with intriguing stories and cosmic wonders. Episode Highlights: - Ryugu's Magnetic Mystery: Discover the latest findings from the asteroid Ryugu, as scientists uncover surprising data about the magnetic fields of the outer solar system. Learn how these revelations could reshape our understanding of planetary formation and the early solar system. - Arecibo Observatory's Collapse: Uncover the sad story behind the collapse of the iconic Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico. Explore the findings of the investigation into the structural failures and the future plans for this historic site. - Venus' Mysterious Crater: Venture to Venus as researchers identify what could be the oldest and largest impact crater on the planet. Understand how this discovery challenges our understanding of Venusian geology and its comparison to icy moons in the outer solar system. For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform. For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts/support. Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing. 00:00 - This is Space Nuts where we discuss all sorts of astronomical and space science 02:45 - Russia put 53 satellites into orbit in one launch, which is a record 05:17 - Scientists have found no sign of a preserved magnetic field in Ryugu samples 14:40 - Andrew Dunkley with Professor Fred Watson on Ryugu asteroid study 15:21 - The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico collapsed dramatically a few years ago 23:04 - It's Pretty sad to watch to be honest. Yeah, it's hardly surprising when you look at Hurricane Maria 24:22 - Fred Call says Venus' craters resemble impact craters on other icy moons 32:51 - Professor Fred Watson joins us for a Q and A edition of Space Nuts 34:40 - How would our universe behave without black holes, dark matter and dark energy 41:51 - How much of the universe's energy is tied up in dark matter 45:11 - Uranium was created in supernova explosions after the universe was formed 46:13 - You also mentioned lithium. Um, well, we know about its properties 48:14 - Ben Harding asks question about how galaxies formed in the early universe 54:07 - How did Saturn's moon Titan accumulate its thick nitrogen atmosphere 59:01 - Very, very good and hope all is well in Sweden 59:18 - Andrew Dunkley welcomes your questions on this week's Space Nuts podcast