Spacetime With Stuart Gary

*Comet Swan swoops past EarthIt seems to be the case of another month means another new comet as C/2020 F8 Swan is currently making its closest approach to Earth passing some 85 million kilometres away.*The Jovian ice moon Europa reveals new detailsNew high-resolution images of the Jovian ice moon Europa are providing scientists with fresh clues about how its frozen surface formed.*The Mercury TelescopeIndia is building a new telescope – with a difference instead of the traditional polished glass primary mirror -- this observatory will use spinning liquid mercury as the reflecting surface.*Kremlin launches top-secret Tundra military satelliteRussian military forces have launched one of their most highly classified spy satellites.The EKS Tundra early warning surveillance satellite was launched aboard a Soyuz 2.1b rocket from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome 800 kilometres north of Moscow.*The Science ReportItalian study shows a Kawasaki like disease increasing in kids with COVID-19.880,000 people who don't smoke die pr

*Queensland company wins Australian orbital rocket contractThe Australian Department of Defence Science and Technology has awarded Queensland-based Gilmour Space a contract to develop a new orbital rocket launch system.*WFIRST Dark Energy Telescope renamed after Nancy Grace RomanNASA has formally named its Wide Field Infrared Survey Telescope – WFIRST -- in honour of the agency’s first chief astronomer Nancy Grace Roman, who paved the way for space telescopes like Hubble to observe the universe from orbit – above the effects of Earth’s atmosphere.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/618688707026911232https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/618688812177096704https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/187935263898*Lunar tee peeThe European Space Agency has developed a new use for urine as a superplasticiser for making a robust type of concrete on the Moon.*The Science ReportAutopsies of patients who died of COVID-19 show the virus is present in multiple organs.New study shows COVID-19 ca

*Scientists create a new type of atomPhysicists have created a new never before seen exotic atom called Pionic Helium. Researchers created the particle to study the properties of a subatomic particle called a meson.*The Sun is less active than most starsA new study has found the Sun is at least five times less active than other similar stars. A report in the journal Science based on an analysis of 369 Sun-like stars shows that solar brightness variations are extremely weak – just 0.07 percent -- compared to other stars.*Elongating blobs of molten metals causing Earth’s magnetic north to moveNew data suggests a pair of giant elongating magnetic blobs deep below the Earth’s surface are causing the planet’s north magnetic pole to move at an ever-increasing rate from its current position in the Canadian arctic towards Siberia.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/618359342940487680*The Science ReportThere have been positive early results from a phase 1 clinical trial of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine.Curren

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 49*Stunning new images from the surface of the asteroid RyuguAstronomers have released amazing new close up high-resolution images and video of the surface of the asteroid Ryugu.*Claims an extraterrestrial protein has been discoveredScientists have found what they think could be the first known extraterrestrial protein discovered inside a meteorite.*Gas giants do form differently to brown dwarfsA new study claims gas giant exoplanets located at the outer edges of their planetary systems are formed in a different way to brown dwarfs.*A Russian rocket suddenly breaks up in orbit – and no one’s really sure whyThe Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos says one of its rockets has suddenly broken up in orbit above the Indian Ocean.*The Science ReportCOVID-19 virus can be present in the semen of patients with the illness.Temperature and latitude do not appear to be associated with the spread of COVID-19.Iran carrying out cyber-attacks against the company making the COVID

*New plan to intercept interstellar visitorsNASA has provided some seed funding for an idea to develop a fleet of prepositioned spacecraft to study interstellar asteroids and comets before they zoom out of the solar system.*New evidence for watery plumes erupting on EuropaNew computer simulations based on data from NASA’s 1990s vintage Galileo spacecraft are providing more evidence that the Jovian ice moon Europa erupts plumes of water deep into space from its massive subsurface ocean.*Perseverance Rover placed in launch configuration for its flight to MarsNASA scientists and engineers have placed the Mars 2020 Perseverance Rover into its final launch configuration in preparation for its ride to the red planet.*The Science ReportWhy men are suffering worse outcomes from infection with COVID-19 than women.How to correctly disinfect your face mask.New study to examine how speed affect the metabolism of other drugs.The U.S. Space Force has acquired its first offensive weapon.Skeptics look at the latest Covid-19

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 47*One of the oldest objects in the Milky WayAstronomers have discovered an ancient globular cluster that appears to be a staggering 13.6 billion years old – making it one of the oldest known objects in the Milky Way galaxy.*Growing doubts about one of the universe’s fundamental constantsA new study suggests one of the fundamental constants of the laws of physics doesn’t appear to be quite so constant across the universe and seems to change depending on where you are.*Australia and United States threatened by out of control Chinese rocketAustralia and the United States have escaped being hit by a deliberately out of control Chinese rocket.It was the most massive object to have made an uncontrolled atmospheric re-entry since the 39-tonne Russian Salyut-7 spacecraft crashed in Argentina in 1991.*China’s new capsule returns to Earth following its first test flightChina claims its new prototype manned spacecraft has returned safely to Earth following a three-day orbita

*Venus dominated by atmospheric tidal wavesA new study shows Venus’s atmosphere rotates much faster than the planet itself because of a thermal tide generated by solar heating on the planet’s dayside and corresponding cooling on its nightside.*High speed turbulence preventing star birth in galactic centreA new study claims high speed gas collisions suppress star formation along the central bar of barred spiral galaxies.*X-37B Space Shuttle prepares for new missionThe US Space Force is about to launch one of its X-37B space shuttles back into orbit.  The classified OTV-6 mission is slated to fly on May 16 aboard a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket from launch complex 41 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station in Florida.*Test flight for China’s new manned capsule.China claims it successfully launched a new prototype capsule which would eventually be used to fly crew to Beijing’s planned space station and eventually to the Moon.*The Science ReportNasal swabs have been found to have far higher concentrations

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