Spacetime With Stuart Gary

*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

*New kind of magnetic explosion on SunScientists have detected a magnetic explosion on the Sun -- the likes of which has never been seen before.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189737593653 *How planets and planetesimals were formedData from NASA’s New Horizons mission is providing new insights into how planets and planetesimals -- the building blocks of the planets -- are formed. *SpaceX to send tourists to the International Space StationSpaceX is to  start flying rich tourists to the International space station before the end of next year. *Captain James Cook the navigatorWhile most people know Cook as the first European to circumnavigate the east coast of Australia in His Majesty’s Royal Navy Bark Endeavour -- and claim Australia in the name of mother England in 1770 – Cook was also a highly accomplished navigator – undertaking three major voyages of exploration across the largely uncharted Pacific Ocean. *The Science ReportAverage global temperatures now 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels.G

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 24*New type of pulsating star discoveredAstronomers have discovered an unusual star that pulsates on just one side. The strange tear-drop shaped star reported in the journal Nature Astronomy is part of a binary system located some 1500 light-years away.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/612348495540649984 *SpaceX to fly astronauts to the Space Station in MayNASA has confirmed that SpaceX will fly astronauts to the International Space Station in May using a Falcon 9 rocket and Crew Dragon 2 capsule. The historic flight will be the first manned mission launched from American soil since the mothballing of the Space Shuttle fleet following STS-135 in 2011. *New satellite tracking station for Alice SpringsArianespace is to develop a new satellite tracking station at a technology centre near the outback town of Alice Springs. *ExoMars mission delay till 2022The European Space Agency and the Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos have decided to postpone th

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 23*Could dark matter be made up of strange particles called d-star hexaquarksScientists have identified a sub-atomic particle that could have formed the 'dark matter' in the Universe during the Big Bang. *Rare white dwarf mergerAstronomers have identified an unusually massive white dwarf which may be the result of a rare merger between smaller two white dwarfs. *New in orbit satellite salvage spacecraft begins operationsNorthrop Grumman have undertaken their first in orbit satellite refuelling operation successfully linking up with an aging telecommunications satellite in geostationary orbit 36 thousand kilometres above the equator. *Choosing the right telescopeJonathan Nally from Australian Sky and Telescope Magazine tells us how to know what’s the best beginners telescope to buy. *The Science ReportThe Sun not responsible for global warming.Man-made climate change made Australia’s bushfires 30% more likely to occur.Fish oil supplements may be linked to a lower ri

*A warp in the Milky Way GalaxyA new study suggests that a warp in the disk of the Milky Way galaxy is probably caused by an ongoing collision with another galaxy.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/611539485078044672 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/611516576367312896 *Mars 2020 rover officially named PerseveranceNASA’s Mars 2020 rover has been officially named Perseverance. *Lagrange mission to provide solar warningThe European Space Agency is planning a new mission to provide early warning of geomagnetic storms – or space weather events heading towards Earth.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190822846573 *Last flight of the original SpaceX DragonSpaceX has launched its 20th and final Dragon cargo ship in its original configuration to the International Space Station.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/611990154798891008 *The Science ReportCOVID-19 Chinese coronavirus fatality risk factors.New li

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 21*Rewriting the history of star formation at the heart of the Milky WayNew observations have rewritten the history of star formation at the centre of the Milky Way.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189733859513 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189732690948 YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189732659093 *ASA HQ officially openedMeanwhile, Prime Minister Scott Morrison has officially opened the fledgling Australian Space Agency’s new headquarters in Adelaide. *New Russian military satellite launchedMoscow has launched a new military satellite into orbit for the Russian Ministry of Defence. *March SkywatchThe March equinox -- important in astronomy because it’s used to define the celestial co-ordinate system of right ascension and declination -- which will take place at 14:49 on the afternoon of Friday March 20th Australian Eastern Daylight time -- that’s 23:49 on the evening of Thursd

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 20 *Volcanically active VestaNew evidence shows the asteroid 4 Vesta remained volcanically active far longer than it should have.*South Australia back in space flight this year.It’s been many decades since the last spacecraft were launched into orbit from the Woomera rocket range in South Australia’s far north.*Phantom Express project scrappedBoeing has withdrawn from the Phantom Express Experimental Spaceplane Program.*Russia launches 34 satellites on SoyuzA Russian Soyuz rocket has blasted into orbit carrying 34 new internet telecommunications satellites. 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/spacetimewithstuartgary or if you’re not a fan of Patreon, go to Supercast - https:

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 19*Mars: rocking and rolling on the red planetNew data has revealed that Mars is very geologically active with regular marsquakes occurring across the red planet. *Understanding the birth of atomsA new study will use new three-dimensional supercomputer simulations to recreate the evolution of different types of stars to better understand the origin of the first atoms and elements on the periodic table.*Looks like Betelgeuse has stopped dimming – at least for nowWeeks of speculation over whether the red supergiant star Betelgeuse is about to go supernova has finally been answered – with a firm no – at least for now.*Earth’s new second moonThe Earth has a new moon. That’s in addition to our regular 3475 kilometre wide Moon Luna which is orbiting some 384,400 kilometres away.*Fifth Starlink launchSpaceX has launched another batch of 60 Starlink satellites.*Long March 2D launches four satellitesA Chinese Long March-2D rocket has carried four new technology test satelli

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SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 18*Studying Jupiter’s water contentNASA’s Juno mission has provided its first science results on the amount of water in Jupiter’s atmosphere.*Building a universe without dark matterScientists have for the first time replicated a functioning universe without using dark matter.*Where are we now at - over the idea of Life on Mars?The possibility of life on Mars has long been a subject of significant speculation among astronomers -- especially those interested in planetary science or astrobiology. So where are we really at?*13th Cygnus Cargo ship docks with space stationThe thirteenth Cygnus Cargo ship carrying fresh supplies and experiments has successfully docked with the International Space Station 414 kilometres above the western Pacific Ocean.*The Science ReportWarnings that ice loss in Antarctica could contribute another 58 cm to sea level rise this century.Eating a Mediterranean diet boosts the types of gut bacteria linked to ‘healthy’ ageing.Discovery of a new

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 17*Mars could have liquid water on its surfaceA new study suggests that Mars might have liquid salty water on its surface for a few days every year.*New exoplanetary discoveryAstronomers have confirmed the discovery of a new exoplanet located some 250 light years away.*Discovery of a stellar auroraeAstronomers have detected auroral activity around a star for the first time.*Iran’s fake manned space programStraight out of 'the you couldn’t make this stuff up' category comes news that Iran’s Information and technology minister Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi has tweeted a photo of the islamic republic’s new high tech space suite developed for the nation’s manned space program. -- Trouble is he lifted the image straight out of the Amazon fashion catalogue for kids Halloween costumes. *Second Ariane 5 launch for 2020Arianespace has carried out its second Ariane 5 launch for the year placing the new Geo-Kompsat-2B environmental observation satellite into orbit.*The Science

*Magellanic Cloud stars discovered in the Milky WayAstronomers have discovered stars made out of material from two nearby dwarf galaxies known as the Magellanic Clouds in the Milky Way.*Space Travel brain damage studyA study reported in the journal eNuro has found that exposure to chronic, low dose radiation - the conditions present in deep space – would cause neural and behavioural impairments in astronauts.*Soyuz returns Expedition 61 crewThree members of the International Space Station’s Expedition 61 crew have returned safely to Earth aboard their Soyuz MS-13 capsule.*Iran satellite failureIran has failed in its latest attempt to launch a satellite into orbit – but the launch was very successful as a missile test.*Preserving the night skyOne of the great sights in the southern nights’ skies is the iconic constellation of the Southern Cross.*The Science ReportA new study warns that the Arctic ice melt caused by global warming is changing ocean currents.Researchers say probiotic bacteria, commonly used in y

*The vampire starAstronomers have found a ‘vampire’ star in the midst of a feeding frenzy. *Solar Orbiter launches to the SunThe European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter mission has blasted into space on its historic mission to image the Sun’s polar regions, and study its magnetic fields and its heliosphere – the Sun’s extended atmosphere created by the solar wind which fills and encircles the entire solar system.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190750490113 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/188696969778 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190567268193 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/190567347598*Space Junk near missThe growing problem of space junk has surfaced again with two disused satellites traveling at 28 thousand kilometres per hour missing each other by metres. *The Science ReportThe latest news on the coronavirus Covid-19.The Pangolin now thought to be a vector for Covid-19.Is China being truthful about what it knew about Covid-19 and when.Antarct

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 14*New type of aurorae discoveredA new type of aurora called the dunes has been discovered in the skies above Finland.*Rare Atiras asteroid discoveredAstronomers have discovered a rare asteroid orbiting inside the orbit of Venus.*Astronauts wrap up refurbishment of cosmic ray detectorAstronauts aboard the International Space Station have successfully completed their fourth spacewalk designed to refurbish the Alpha Magnetic Spectrometer.*Orion spacecraft under testNASA’s new manned spacecraft for missions to the Moon, Mars and beyond is now undergoing testing at the Plum Brook facility in Ohio.*SkywatchWe check out the night skies of February on SkywatchFor 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 ww