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SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 45*Using colliding neutron stars to detect exotic quark-gluon plasmaNew computer modeling has suggested an exotic substance called quark-gluon plasma generated by the merging neutron stars could be detected through gravitational waves.*Jovian like cloud bands discovered on nearest Brown DwarfAstronomers have discovered that the nearest brown dwarf to Earth – has cloud bands similar to those seen around Jupiter.*Ariane 6 still on track for maiden flight this yearWell despite setbacks caused by the global COVID-19 corona virus pandemic – the Maiden flight of the European Space agency’s new Ariane 6 rocket is still slated to take place before the end of this year – launching 30 small OneWeb broadband satellites into orbit.*The Science ReportScientists say hydroxychloroquine worth further study as a treatment for COVID-19.Warnings that cell phones could be acting as ‘Trojan horses’ for coronavirus.Logging found to have had a profound effect on the catastrophic Australi

*Discovery of the nearest black hole to EarthAstronomers have discovered the nearest black hole to Earth located just 1120 light years away.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/617425473426833408https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/617426176860880896;*How galaxies grew so big so earlyA new study suggests early galaxies first began growing big through their own internal gas reserves before they began consuming mass from other smaller nearby galaxies through galactic cannibalism.*Asteroid out of know whereAstronomers have had a shock when an asteroid the size of a van suddenly swooped out of the darkness of space and streaking just 12 hundred kilometres above satellites.*The Science ReportChina, Russia and Iran engaged in cyber-attacks targeting research on COVID-19 vaccines.The FDA authorizes use of the experimental COVID-19 drug remdesivir for emergency use.The first case of COVID-19 has been detected in a family dog.New fossil suggests the dinosaur Spinosaurus was far more at home in th

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 43*Three companies selected to develop lunar module concepts to return people to the MoonNASA has selected SpaceX, Blue Origin, and Dynetics to further develop their concepts for the next generation of Lunar module. *The US Navy releases its UFO videosThe US Department of Defence has now formally released those three navy videos showing encounters between F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jets and a series of unexplained aerial phenomena – what most people call UFOs.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616897100188368896 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616896919795613696 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616896643601760256  *Progress cargo ship launchA Russian Progress cargo ship has docked successfully with the International Space Station following a two orbit three hour fast rendezvous flight.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616559360153370624  *May SkywatchThe Eta Aquarids meteor shower generated by Halley’s Come

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 42*Plate Tectonics at least 3.2 billion years oldA new study has found that planet Earth was already experiencing tectonic plate movements 3.2 billion years ago and that the plates back then were moving at similar rates to what they are now. *Hubble celebrates 30 years of scienceThe Hubble Space Telescope has just celebrated its 30th anniversary in space. It’s hard to believe, but for more than a generation now, the Earth orbiting observatory has been redefining our view of the universe providing a new understanding of the cosmos and humanity’s place in it.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616451279135342592 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616454527703482368 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616455881122578432https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616456467051118592https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616456646119571456https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616456834127200256https://spacetimew

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 41*Centaurs identified as permanent interstellar visitors in our solar systemAstronomers have identified the first known permanent population of asteroids originating from outside our solar system.*Asteroid FlybyA two kilometre wide potentially hazardous NEO or Near Earth Object has just flown past Earth space.*Keeping track of Bepi ColumboAs the European Space Agency’s Mercury bound BepiColumbo spacecraft undertook its 30 kilometre per second flyby of Earth the other week scientists with the University of Western Australia were keeping a close eye on it – just to make sure things were going as planned.*More Iranian rocket secrets revealedNew images of last week’s Iranian rocket launch are providing more details about the test and exactly what really happened.*The Science ReportAll the available data on how COVID-19 infects the human body.Studies suggest warmer weather in the northern hemisphere may not curb the transmission of COVID-19.COVID-19 now affecting resea

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 40*When worlds collide – the titanic collision of two asteroidsAstronomers have observed an expanding cloud of icy debris caused by the catastrophic collision of two asteroids in a distant star system.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616007736900108288 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/616002631330152448  *Why NASA chose Jezero Crater for the Mars 2020 Perseverance roverPreparations are continuing at the Cape Canaveral air force base for July’s planned launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover. The mission will study the local geology and search for signs of past life on the red planet – which is why Jezero Crater was chosen from more than 60 candidate locations. *Belief in UFOs and alien abductions is falling because people have more things to worry about.Belief in extra-terrestrial life and aliens visiting the Earth in flying saucers to engage in some late-night probing has been a mainstay of science fiction for well over a hundred y

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 39*Strongest evidence yet that neutrinos explain why the universe existsThe difference between Neutrinos and their anti-matter counterpart may provide scientists with their best evidence yet to explain why the universe exists. *Possible second planet detected orbiting Proxima CentauriAstronomers have received some tantalizing clues of a possible second planet orbiting Proxima Centauri – our nearest neighbouring star system. *Cheops begins its science missionThe European Space Agency’s exoplanetary mission Cheops has successfully completed three months of in-orbit commissioning and is now ready to begin its science mission.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/615629171343900672  *Expedition 62 returns home to a very different worldThree Expedition 62 crew members have returned safely to Earth following their seven month stay aboard the International Space Station. *The Science ReportGrowing international calls for an independent investigation into the COV

Stream episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetimemobile friendly)*Stars dancing around a monster black hole prove Einstein was right again.*Interstellar comet21/ Borisov originated from a red dwarf.*May 27 named as date for American's return to launching people into space.*Iran launches military spy satellite*The Science Report.Sponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by Express VPN - rated No.1 by TechRadar. For our special offer visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the podcast. Thank you.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 37*Discovery of superluminal jets generated by colliding galaxiesAstronomers have discovered jets of charged particles bursting out at close to the speed of light from a pair of merging spiral galaxies.*First ever observation of rare helium white dwarf binaryAstronomers have for the first time ever detected a rare helium white dwarf binary.*Is Interstellar Comet Borisov breaking apartComet Borisov – the Solar Systems second confirmed interstellar visitor is breaking apart.*Final preparations continue for the launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance roverFinal preparations are continuing Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the July launch of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.*The Science ReportStudies show COVID-19 affects the brain and nervous system in around a third of all cases.Smokers at greater risk from COVID-19.Going to bed early may help reduce children’s risk of becoming overweight or obese.New study shows cannabis can be addictive.New research shows legaliz

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 36 *Brightest supernova ever seenAstronomers have discovered the brightest, most energetic, and likely most massive supernova ever seen.*Bepi Columbo swoops past Earth at 30 kilometres per secondThe European Space Agency Bepi Columbo spacecraft has just undertaken a close gravity assist flyby of the Earth – swooping down over the South Atlantic Ocean at an altitude of just 12,677 kilometres.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614557598847483904 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614557943031021568 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614731357069918208 *Fine threads of million degree plasma woven through the Sun’s atmosphereA new study has revealed the Sun’s outer layer is filled with previously unseen, incredibly fine magnetic threads filled with extremely hot, million-degree plasma. *The Science ReportNew studies suggest only 6% of COVID-19 cases have been identified.Dying from COVID-19-associated pneumonia is highest in people

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 35 *The origins of Earth’s waterA new study claims Earth’s water was born with the planet and didn’t arrive later through asteroid or comet impacts.*Parkes radio telescope upgradeThe CSIRO’s iconic Parkes radio telescope is getting an upgrade.*Key pre-launch test for the James Webb Space TelescopeThere’s been an important milestone in the development of NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope with a pre-launch test of its primary mirror being fully unfurled and deployed into the final configuration it will have once in orbit next year.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614350719766626304 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614350141315596288 *Comet Atlas breaks upComet C/2019 Y4 ATLAS which had promised to put on a spectacular display over the next few months has shattered both skywatchers expectations and itself – breaking apart into at least three or four major fragments.*The Science ReportScientists discover three distinct variants of COVI

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 34 *Revolutionary new images of a quasarAstronomers have obtained their best view yet of a massive quasar blasting out from a monster black hole a third of the way across the universe.*All systems are go for Vega-C maiden flightThe European Space Agency says all systems are go for the maiden flight of Europe’s new Vega-C launch vehicle.*Expedition 63 launchThe new Expedition 62/63 crew have arrived safely aboard the International Space Station following a rapid rendezvous four orbit flight from the Earth.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614975763530334208 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614975616618512384 *Final flight for Dragon 1A Dragon 1 capsule has returned to Earth for the final time. SpaceX mission CRS-20’s splashdown in the North Pacific Ocean off the coast of Baja California marked the end of NASA’s first Commercial Resupply Services contract, and the retirement of SpaceX’s first generation Dragon cargo ships. *Another Stars

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 33 *Are gamma ray bursts powered by a star’s collapsing magnetic fields?New research suggests gamma ray bursts -- the most powerful explosions in the universe since the big bang – may be caused by the collapse of a dying star's magnetic field.*The mysteries of UranusA new study says the strange axis of rotation of the planet Uranus and the unusual properties of its moons and ring system was most likely caused by an ancient collision with another planet up to three times the size of Earth billions of years ago.*Boeing to fly second unmanned Starliner orbital test flightBoeing will undertake a second unmanned orbital test flight of its new CST100 Starliner spacecraft.*The Science ReportMore than fifty potential COVID-19 vaccines now being tested around the world.Scientists say there’s no evidence that COVID-19 is transmitted through eating foodNew study looks at how COVID-19 affects young and middle aged adults.They’re like taxis -You wait ages for a pterosaur and th

*Claims the expansion of the universe could be different in different directionsOne of the fundamental pillars of cosmology is the understanding that the universe is 'isotropic – in other words everything looks the same in all directions -- if you look over large enough distances. But now new observations are questioning that.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614838311356448768 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614838004019871744 *The importance of a planetary magnetic field for lifeAstronomers searching for planets capable of supporting life –look for terrestrial worlds orbiting in the habitable zones of their host stars. *Strange gravity on asteroid BennuAstronomers studying data from the OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft orbiting the asteroid Bennu have discovered strange gravity effects on the 484 metre wide space rock.http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/183626912243 *The Science ReportMore confusion about whether you should wear face masks in public to fight COVID-19.The CDC

*A new theory to explain how magnetars are madeNew computer simulations have shown astronomers how Magnetars – stellar corpses with the strongest magnetic fields in the known universe – could have evolved. *Japan’s Mission to the Martian moon PhobosThe Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA is planning a sample return mission to the Martian moon Phobos. *New worlds found beyond NeptuneAstronomers have discovered more than 300 new minor planets beyond Neptune. *Long March 7A failureChina has failed to place a newly classified military spy satellite into orbit using its new-generation Long March 7A rocket. *The Science ReportHeart damage common among patients hospitalised with COVID-19.More evidence suggesting bats were the most likely source for the coronavirus.Warnings COVID-19 may be able to spread in swimming centres.Discovery of three new species of fish-eating toothed pterosaurs.A new technique to ‘build’ meat grown in a laboratory.Homeopath accreditation being challenged in the British high court. This

Best evidence yet for intermediate-sized black holes.Astronomers have their best evidence yet for the existence of intermediate-sized black holes -- a long sort after missing link in black hole observations.*A new planetary defense mission to smash an asteroidThe European Space Agency and NASA are teaming up for a mission to smash into as asteroid as part of a planetary defense test.*Solar wind is slowing beyond PlutoNew measurements by NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft has confirmed earlier data showing that the solar wind – the supersonic stream of charged particles emitted by the Sun – slows down the further away it gets.*First launch for the new U.S. Space ForceThe United Launch alliance has carried out its first mission for the newly constituted United States Space Force launching the sixth Advanced Extremely High Frequency- or AEHF satellite aboard an Atlas V rocket.*The Science ReportClaims that some COVID-19 patients who appear to have cleared the virus may still be harbouring it.Evidence that Beijing’s

*NASA Canberra upgrade to affect the Voyager 2 spacecraftNASA is undertaking a critical upgrade of its 70 metre Deep Space Network radio antenna near Canberra (Australia).*A whole new generation of European Launch Vehicles about the flyThe European Space Agency is preparing to begin flights with two new rocket launch systems this year the Ariane 6 and the Vega-C.*A new mission to study Giant Solar Particle StormsNASA has selected a new mission to study how the Sun generates and releases giant space weather events - known as solar particle storms.*More Chinese military spy satellites launchedChina has launched another three Yaogan-30 signet intelligence-gathering reconnaissance satellites.*The Science ReportClaims 42,000 people have died in Wuhan from COVID-19 rather than the 3,300 claimed by Beijing. Studies show the number of intensive care COVID-19 patients in Italy increased exponentially for 18 days.20 percent of people over 80 infected with COVID-19 likely to require hospitalization.Discovery of a new sp

*Jupiter’s great red spot continues to shrinkA new study has confirmed that Jupiter’s iconic great red spot is continuing to shrink. *New evidence showing Earth’s days are getting longerA new study has used fossil mollusc shells to provide a new way of confirming the days are getting longer as the Earth’s rotation continues to slow down.*New comet getting really bright really quicklyA new comet first discovered in the closing days of 2019 looks like it could put on a spectacular celestial light show over the next few months.*April SkyWatchOur nearest neighbouring star system Alpha Centauri and the Southern Cross constellation are highlights of the April night skies.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 175 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuar

*Quasar Tsunamis rip across galaxiesAstronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have discovered massive tsunami-like energy outflows from distant quasars tearing across interstellar space and wreaking havoc on the galaxies in which they originate. *The Mars Curiosity rover’s climb up the red planet’s Mount SharpNASA’s Mars Curiosity rover is preparing for the next stage in its accent of Gale Crater’s Mount Sharp.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/184908211673  *NASA gets the Mars Insight Lander’s drill to start working againWell, after spending almost a year trying to get the drill aboard NASA’s Mars Insight Lander to work – mission managers may have fixed the problem – the old-fashioned way – by giving it a good bash with a shovel. *New Australia rocket engine test-firedValiant Space has successfully test-fired its new locally developed liquid-fueled rocket engine. *Long March-3B launches new BeiDou-3 satelliteChina has successfully launched another BeiDou-3 navigation satellite into geostat

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 26*Biggest explosion since the big bangAstronomers have detected the biggest explosion ever recorded anywhere in the universe – other than the big bang itself.*Could fragments of the planet Theia be buried under the lunar surfaceA new study claims fragments of the planet that hit the Earth to create the Moon may still be present below the lunar surface.*More Near-Earth Objects detectedThe European Space Agency’s Near-Earth Objects co-ordination centre has added another 202 asteroids to its list of potentially hazardous objects that pass close to the Earth.*Soyuz launches more internet satellitesRussia has launched another 34 OneWeb broadband internet satellites into orbit for Arianespace.*The Science ReportGrowing calls for an international investigation into Beijing’s cover-up of the true extent of COVID-19.New data shows social distancing measures are working to reduce the number of cases of COVID-19.The first phase I clinical trial for a potential COVID-19 vacci