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SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

Stuart Gary

19 years on Australian Public Radio (as StarStuff), 8 years of podcasting and counting. We have a lot of content to share with you.
Recognized worldwide by our listeners and industry experts as one of the best and most thoroughly researched programs on Astronomy, Space, and Science News.
Hosted by Stuart Gary, a veteran radio science reporter, broadcaster and now podcaster.
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1111 - S27E38: The Final Puzzle Piece: Witnessing Planetary Formation's Endgame
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  • 1111 - S27E38: The Final Puzzle Piece: Witnessing Planetary Formation's Endgame

    The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.
    SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 38
    *Witnessing the Final Stages of Planetary Formation
    For the first time, astronomers have captured the end of the planetary formation process, observing the dispersal of gas from a young star's circumstellar disk. The James Webb Space Telescope has provided unprecedented images of the Tchar star system, where a vast gap in its disk suggests we're witnessing the final act in its planetary evolution. The study sheds light on the fate of gas giants and terrestrial planets, revealing the delicate dance of creation that shapes nascent solar systems.
    *The Devil's Comet: A Green Spectacle in the Sky
    Comet 12P/Pons-Brooks, with its distinctive green hue and horned appearance, is making its first visit to the inner solar system in over 70 years. This Mount Everest-sized icy wanderer could grace our skies with its naked-eye visibility as it reaches perihelion this April. Nicknamed the 'Devil's Comet', its cryovolcanic nature promises a celestial show that won't return until 2095.
    *The Dust that Doomed Dinosaurs
    A new study proposes that fine dust particles from the Chicxulub asteroid impact contributed significantly to the mass extinction event that ended the reign of the non-avian dinosaurs. By blocking photosynthesis and plunging the Earth into a cold, dark winter, this fine dust may have been the final nail in the coffin for many species, reshaping life on our planet forever.
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    Wed, 27 Mar 2024
  • 1110 - S27E37: Betelgeuse's Boiling Secret: The Star That Spins Too Fast

    The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.
    SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 37
    *Betelgeuse's Surprising Spin: A Red Supergiant's Secrets
    Astronomers have been intrigued by the rapid rotation of the red supergiant star Betelgeuse, but new insights suggest its seemingly swift spin could be an illusion caused by its boiling surface. The star's dimming, once thought to herald an imminent supernova, turned out to be dust obscuring our view. Located in Orion, Betelgeuse's tumultuous surface, with convective bubbles the size of Earth's orbit, challenges our understanding of stellar dynamics.
    *The Moon's Cratered Past: A History Written in Impacts
    New research indicates the Moon endured more asteroid and comet bombardments than previously thought, potentially reshaping our knowledge of its geological history. This study reveals that early impacts may have left subtle marks, eluding detection due to a still-cooling lunar surface. As the Moon's magma ocean solidified, these ancient impacts could tell a tale of a dynamic early solar system.
    *Rocket Lab's Historic NRO Mission from American Soil
    Rocket Lab's Electron rocket has launched its first mission for the National Reconnaissance Office from NASA's Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia. The classified NRO-123 mission marks a new chapter for the company, expanding its launch capabilities beyond New Zealand's shores and continuing its streak of delivering payloads to orbit with precision.
    *Climate Change Breaks New Records
    The World Meteorological Organization reports unprecedented levels of greenhouse gases, warming temperatures, and rising seas, signaling an escalating climate crisis. Despite this, renewable energy sees a significant uptick, offering a beacon of hope amidst the environmental challenges.
    *The Rise of Alternative Spirituality Among Women
    An increasing number of women are exploring non-traditional spiritual practices, from witchcraft and the occult to tarot and psychic readings. This trend reflects a search for meaning and certainty in uncertain times, with the psychic industry booming as a result.
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    Tue, 26 Mar 2024
  • 1109 - S27E36: Neutron Star Mass Mystery: Unlocking the Threshold of Black Holes

    The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.
    SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 36
    *The Precise Mass of Neutron Stars Unveiled
    Astronomers have pinpointed the exact upper mass limit for non-rotating neutron stars, providing a critical piece to the puzzle of black hole evolution. The study, detailed in Physical Review D, reveals that the heaviest non-rotating neutron stars weigh about 2.25 solar masses. This breakthrough in nuclear physics and astrophysics could refine our understanding of the stellar life cycle and the transition from neutron stars to black holes.
    *Japan's Aspirations for Private Spaceflight Go Up in Smoke
    Japan's first privately operated space launch provider, Space One, faced a fiery setback as its new solid-fuel rocket exploded seconds after liftoff. The ill-fated Karaos rocket, carrying a government test satellite, disintegrated over the Wakayama region, underscoring the harsh realities of space exploration. The incident highlights the challenges faced by emerging private space companies in the competitive launch market.
    *NASA's PACE Satellite Embarks on a Climate Odyssey
    NASA's PACE satellite has successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket to begin its mission of monitoring Earth's changing oceans and atmosphere. The $948 million mission will utilize hyperspectral imaging to study the planet's plankton, aerosols, clouds, and ocean ecosystems with unprecedented detail. PACE aims to enhance weather predictions, track climate change, and uncover the intricate balance of our global environment.
    *Dark Matter Data Retrieved from the Stratosphere
    NASA's mission to map dark matter around galaxy clusters has been salvaged thanks to an innovative data recovery system from the University of Sydney. Despite a rough landing in Argentina that damaged the balloon-based telescope, the system successfully retrieved over 200GB of valuable data. This mission underscores the innovative approaches to overcoming the challenges of high-altitude astronomical research.
    Plus, we delve into the story of how climate change is affecting polar bears, the decline in humpback whale populations, and the origins of chocolate as revealed by ancient vessels. And we explore the curious case of the "alien mummies" that turned out to be quite earthly in origin.
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    Fri, 22 Mar 2024
  • 1108 - S27E35: Red Planet Revelation: Mars Hides an Ancient Volcanic Behemoth

    The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.
    SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 36
    *Mars Unveils a Colossal Volcanic Secret
    Astronomers have discovered a massive ancient volcano on Mars, hidden beneath an ice sheet in the planet's Tharsus volcanic province. This behemoth, which has eluded detection by orbiting spacecraft since 1971, could offer new insights into the Red Planet's geologic past and potential for life. The structure, tentatively named Noctus Volcano, stands over 29,600 feet tall and spans about 280 miles across. Its discovery near the labyrinthine Noctus Labyrinthus and the colossal Valles Marineris suggests a long history of volcanic activity and hints at the presence of glacial ice beneath its surface.
    *Europe's New Radar Mission to Monitor Climate Change
    The European Space Agency is gearing up for ROSAL, a cutting-edge Earth observation mission set to scrutinize the planet's oceans, land, and ice. With the largest deployable planar antenna array ever built, ROSAL will complement existing Copernicus Sentinel missions by using L-band radar to penetrate vegetation and ice, providing invaluable data for climate change research, agriculture, and geohazard monitoring.
    *International Space Station's Revolving Door
    It's been a bustling period aboard the ISS with multiple crew rotations. Axiom Space's third private mission has concluded, paving the way for their fourth venture and future space station modules. The arrival of NASA's SpaceX Crew-8 promises six months of groundbreaking experiments, including 3D organoid growth to study diseases. Meanwhile, SpaceX Crew-7's departure marks the end of a mission filled with over 250 experiments, ranging from immune cell behavior in microgravity to artificial retina production.
    *AI Robot Chemist Could Pave the Way for Martian Oxygen Production
    Scientists have developed an AI-powered robot chemist capable of extracting oxygen from Martian meteorites. This breakthrough suggests that future Mars missions might sustain human life and fuel rockets using the Red Planet's own resources. The AI robot's ability to identify and react chemicals to produce oxygen could revolutionize space exploration logistics and support long-term colonization efforts.
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    📋 Episode Chapters
    (00:00) Could a robotic chemist create oxygen from resources already on Mars
    (00:27) Giant ancient volcano and glacial ICE sheet discovered on Mars
    (07:13) European Space Agency planning new Earth observation mission to monitor climate change
    (16:23) Roselle is an operational mission that acquires data all the time
    (18:02) SpaceX launched a Dragon capsule bound for the International Space Station last month
    (20:48) Could robotic chemist create oxygen out of resources already available on Mars
    (22:55) High temperatures over 33 degrees Celsius increase risk of stroke, study finds
    (25:28) American politicians want to ban TikTok over concerns about propaganda on social media
    (27:34) Metta have decided they will not pay for news content on Facebook
    (28:50) Microsoft are about to make some big announcements with new releases

    Wed, 20 Mar 2024
  • 1107 - S27E34: The Ups and Downs of SpaceX's Starship: A Test Flight Tale

    The Space, Astronomy & Science Podcast.
    SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 34
    *SpaceX's Starship Tests the Limits of Spaceflight
    In a breathtaking display of rocketry, SpaceX's Starship edges closer to the stars, nearly perfecting its third flight test. The behemoth of engineering, the Starship Super Heavy, roared through the Texan skies, reaching for orbital velocity. Despite a few hiccups, including the loss of both the Starship and its Super Heavy booster, the test marked significant progress towards SpaceX's ambitious goals for space colonization.
    *Voyager 1: The Silent Pioneer's Uncertain Future
    Voyager 1, humanity's farthest-flung emissary, is now sending back puzzling signals from interstellar space. After over four decades of travel, the spacecraft's communication has become erratic, leaving scientists at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory scrambling to decode the mystery. Could this be the twilight of the mission that has reshaped our understanding of the solar system?
    *A New Window into the High-Energy Cosmos
    The EROSITA telescope, despite geopolitical tensions, has beamed back a treasure trove of X-ray data, revealing the energetic intricacies of the universe like never before. Australian scientists leverage this data to unveil the violent dance of a star shredded by a black hole and the haunting remnants of a supernova. These cosmic cataclysms, observed in unprecedented detail, offer clues to the violent processes shaping galaxies and the fate of stars.
    *Rocket Lab's Back-to-Back Launch Success
    Hot on the heels of a groundbreaking space debris removal satellite launch, Rocket Lab continues its winning streak with the 45th Electron rocket launch. The mission expands an Earth observation constellation, proving the company's rapid launch capabilities. With eyes now set on their first launch from American soil, Rocket Lab is poised to make space access even more routine.
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    (00:00) SpaceX's Starship aces most of its third test flight
    (07:40) Voyager 1's mission may be nearing its end
    (13:58) Astronomers get a clearer picture of the high-energy X-ray sky
    (19:49) Rocket Lab successfully launches 45th Electron rocket
    (23:04) The science report: The link between outer suburban living and childhood asthma
    (26:53) Hydroxychloroquine linked to nearly 17,000 deaths during the pandemic

    Mon, 18 Mar 2024
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