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Mars, Exoplanets, and Spacewalk Solutions
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest discoveries and innovations in space exploration.
Episode Highlights:
- Curiosity's Sulphur Surprise: Discover the unexpected find by the Curiosity rover on Mars—a cluster of rocks revealing pure sulphur crystals. Fred explains the significance of this discovery and the conditions that might have led to the formation of these crystals in Gale Crater.
- Extreme Exoplanet Orbits: Learn about the unique and highly elongated orbit of exoplanet TIC 241-24-9530 b. This planet's orbit could provide insights into the migration patterns of hot Jupiters and the dynamics of planetary systems.
- To Pee or Not to Pee: Uncover the latest advancements in spacewalk technology designed to make life easier for astronauts. Fred and Andrew discuss a new device that collects and filters urine, turning it into drinkable water, and its potential impact on long-duration space missions.
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Curiosity Rover's Sulphur Discovery, Extreme Exoplanet Orbits, and Spacewalk InnovationsJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where they explore the latest findings from Mars, a unique exoplanet orbit, and a revolutionary solution for astronauts on spacewalks.
Episode Highlights:
- Curiosity Rover's Sulphur Discovery: The Curiosity rover has stumbled upon sulphur crystals on Mars, a surprising find that could offer new insights into the planet's history and geological conditions.
- Extreme Exoplanet Orbits: Discover the peculiar orbit of exoplanet TIC 2041230 b, which may provide clues about the migration patterns of super hot Jupiters.
- Spacewalk Innovations: Learn about a new technology designed to make life easier for astronauts on long spacewalks by turning urine into drinkable water.
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Support Space Nuts and join us on this interstellar journey by visiting our website support page. Your contributions help us continue our mission to explore the wonders of the universe.
Clear skies and boundless exploration await on Space Nuts, where we make the cosmos your backyard.
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Space Nuts Q&A: Background Modulation, Energy into Matter, and Spacecraft in Space
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this intriguing Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into listener questions about the mysteries of space and the universe.Episode Highlights:
Background Modulation: Craig from Maroombula, NSW, asks about the effects of background gravitational modulation on the cosmic microwave background. Fred explains the relationship between gravitational waves and the cosmic microwave background, and whether these modulations could influence our observations.- Energy into Matter: John inquires about the possibility of turning energy into matter in a lab setting. Fred discusses a groundbreaking experiment at Brookhaven National Laboratory that successfully demonstrated this phenomenon.- Spin Rates in Space: John also asks why the Earth spins at a constant speed and whether all celestial bodies spin at constant rates. Fred provides insights into the physics of spin and the factors that influence it.- Spacecraft in Space: Nigel from Brisbane wonders if two spacecraft meeting in interstellar space would stay perfectly still or drift apart. Fred explains the concept of station keeping and the factors that could cause spacecraft to drift.Don't forget to send us your questions via our website... spacenuts.io.Support Space Nuts and join us on this interstellar journey by visiting our website support page. Your contributions help us continue our mission to explore the wonders of the universe. Clear skies and boundless exploration await on Space Nuts, where we make the cosmos your backyard.Visit our websites:www.spacenuts.iowww.bitesz.com

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Black Holes, Luca, and Space Junk
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this fascinating episode of Space Nuts, where they dive into the mysteries of black holes, the origins of life, and the growing concerns about space junk.
Episode Highlights:
- **New Class of Black Hole**: Discover the recently categorised intermediate black hole, its significance, and how it challenges our understanding of these cosmic giants.
- **The Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA)**: Explore the origins of life on Earth and the surprising discovery that life's common ancestor is older than previously thought.
- **Space Junk Concerns**: Uncover the latest incidents involving space debris and the growing risks they pose to life and property on Earth.

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Black Holes, Luca, and Space Junk
Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this fascinating episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into some of the latest discoveries and intriguing topics in the universe.
Episode Highlights:
- **A New Class of Black Hole**: Discover the recent categorisation of an enormous intermediate-mass black hole. Fred explains the significance of this discovery and how it bridges the gap between stellar-mass and supermassive black holes.
- **The Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA)**: Learn about LUCA, the microbe that is considered the origin of life as we know it. Recent findings suggest that life on Earth began much sooner than previously thought.
- **Space Junk Concerns**: With space debris increasingly becoming a hazard, Fred discusses the implications of recent incidents and the potential dangers posed by falling space junk.
- **Falcon 9 Heavy Failure**: The reliability of SpaceX's Falcon 9 is put to the test with a recent failure that resulted in the loss of 20 Starlink satellites. What does this mean for future missions?
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Space Nuts Q&A: Gravity Without Mass, Energy and Gravity, and Early GalaxiesJoin Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle intriguing questions from our listeners about gravity, energy, and the movement of galaxies.
Episode Highlights:
Gravity Without Mass? Steve from New Zealand asks if gravity can exist without mass. Fred dives into the complexities of this question, exploring the relationship between energy and mass, and whether this could offer an alternative explanation for dark matter.- Energy and Gravity: Gus from Issaquah, Washington, ponders whether energy creates gravity and if a gravitational field itself generates energy and mass. Fred discusses the potential implications and the concept of gravitational energy.- Early Galaxies Moving Towards Us: Nick from Auckland, New Zealand, wonders if early galaxies could be moving towards us, currently out of reach. Fred explains the mechanics of galaxy movements and the Doppler effect, shedding light on whether such galaxies could be hidden from view.Don't forget to send us your questions via our website... [spacenuts.io].Support Space Nuts and join us on this interstellar journey by visiting our website support page. Your contributions help us continue our mission to explore the wonders of the universe.Clear skies and boundless exploration await on Space Nuts, where we make the cosmos your backyard.Check out our sponsor: www.incogni.com/spacenutsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.