SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 137 *The Earth: A Giant Slushie? New research reveals that Earth once experienced a "slushy" period following its snowball Earth phase. Published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study by Virginia Tech scientists suggests that as the planet thawed, it transitioned into a slushy state, marked by…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast - S03E205 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your ultimate source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we embark on an extraordinary journey across the cosmos. From the mysteries of dark energy and multiverses to China's cutting-edge spaceplane project, we've got plenty of fascinating sto…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 136 *Discovering the Origins of Magnetars A groundbreaking study reveals that magnetars, highly magnetic neutron stars, are born from stellar mergers rather than single star supernova events. These findings, published in Nature, delve into the origins of fast radio bursts (FRBs), which are high-energy flashes releasing m…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E204 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we dive into an array of intriguing updates, from Uranus's mysterious magnetic field to groundbreaking space missions and celestial phenomena. Highlights: - Uranus's Magnetic Field Revelatio…

Astronomy Daily the Podcast: S03E203 Welcome to Astronomy AstroDailyPod, your trusted source for the latest in Space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Steve Dunkley, and today we explore a range of fascinating stories from around the cosmos, including China's latest satellite launch and a look back at America's first human spaceflight programme. H…

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E202 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we delve into a series of intriguing updates that span the cosmos, from medical mysteries aboard the ISS to cutting-edge AI in solar research. Highlights: - Mysterious Health Incident Post-C…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E201 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we explore pioneering advancements in space technology and fascinating discoveries that continue to push the boundaries of our understanding of the cosmos. Highlights: - Japan's Wooden Sat…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 135 *Could Uranus Moon Miranda Have a Subsurface Ocean? A new study suggests that Uranus' moon Miranda may harbour a liquid water ocean beneath its peculiar jigsaw-like surface. The findings, published in the Planetary Science Journal, challenge existing assumptions about Miranda's history and composition, potentially pl…

This episode is brought to you by Saily. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily eSIM data plans! Download Saily app and use code 'spacenuts' at checkout. Space Nuts Episode: Mars Mysteries and Cosmic Feasts Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this intriguing episode of Space Nuts, where they dive into the latest discoveries and discuss…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E200 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we embark on an extraordinary journey through our solar system and beyond. From ancient Martian rivers to SpaceX's Starship plans, let's dive into the cosmic wonders that shape our understanding o…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E199 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we explore an array of captivating stories that span the spectrum from geopolitical shifts in space technology to the enduring legacy of iconic observatories. Highlights : - SpaceX's Strateg…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 134 * Perseverance's Uphill Struggle in Jezero Crater NASA's Mars Perseverance Rover faces challenges as it attempts to climb the steep and slippery ridgeline of Jezero Crater. Despite its previous experience with steep inclines, this mission marks the first time the rover has tackled such a challenging combination of sl…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E198 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting array of stories that will take you from the latest SpaceX mission to the International Space Station to groundbreaking discoveries about Mars and Venus. Highlights: - Sp…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E197 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Steve, and today we have a stellar lineup of stories that will take you from the mysteries of the Kuiper Belt to the cutting-edge innovations in space telescopes. Highlights: - Kuiper Belt Discoveries: The Subaru te…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 133 * Earth's Mantle: Two Distinct Domains Revealed Groundbreaking research has unveiled that the Earth's mantle is composed of two distinct and separate types of materials, forming independent African and Pacific domains. This discovery, published in Nature Geoscience, challenges previous assumptions of a chemically uni…

This episode is brought to you by Saily. Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily eSIM data plans! Download Saily app and use code 'spacenuts' at checkout. Space Nuts Q&A Edition - Episode 466 Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this captivating episode of Space Nuts, where they address intriguing questions from our audience. From unexpl…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E196 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an incredible lineup of stories that will take you from the mysterious sounds of Earth's magnetic field reversals to groundbreaking discoveries about black hole jets. Highlights: - E…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E195 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting array of stories, from the challenges of orbital debris to the latest in lunar and Martian exploration. Highlights: - Intelsat 33e Breakup: The recent disintegration of th…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 132 *Could Betelgeuse Actually Be Two Stars? A new study raises the intriguing possibility that the red supergiant Betelgeuse may not be on the brink of supernova, as previously thought. Instead, it might be a binary star system. This revelation, reported in the Astrophysical Journal, suggests that an unseen companion st…

Space Nuts #464 Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in an engaging episode of Space Nuts as they explore significant developments in the world of astronomy and Space exploration. From Fred Watson Watson's career transition to groundbreaking lunar missions, this episode is packed with stellar discussions and intriguing insights. Episode Hi…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E194 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your Daily source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm Anna, and today we have a stellar lineup of stories that will take you from the depths of black holes to the surface of Mars. Highlights: - Black Holes and Dark Energy: Discover groundbreaking research suggesting that bl…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E193 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we have an exciting lineup of stories, from the edge of our solar system to surprising discoveries closer to home. Highlights : - Voyager 1 Communication Challenges: NASA's Voyager 1, 15 bill…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 131 * Ultra High Energy Gamma Rays Detected in the Milky Way's Core Scientists have detected ultra high energy gamma rays emanating from the centre of the Milky Way. This discovery, reported in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, offers a new perspective on the violent phenomena occurring in the galactic core. Using the H…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E192 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your premier source for the latest news in space and Astronomy. I'm your host, Anna, and today we're embarking on a cosmic journey that spans from the militarization of space to the mysteries of Venus. Highlights: - Militarization of Space : As space becomes a potential battleground…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 130 *Epoch of Reionization: New Insights from Webb A groundbreaking study suggests the epoch of reionization, a pivotal era in the universe's early evolution, may have occurred 350 million years earlier than previously believed. Utilising data from the James Webb Space Telescope, astronomers have uncovered a greater abun…

Astronomy Daily the Podcast - S03E191 Welcome to Astronomy AstroDailyPod, your daily source for the latest in Space and Astronomy news. I'm Steve, your host, and today we have a fascinating lineup of stories ranging from lunar discoveries to Space tourism and astronaut health updates. Highlights: - Apollo 16 Lunar Sample Revelations : Fresh analysi…

Space Nuts Q&A Edition Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this engaging Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they tackle fascinating questions from our audience. From the cosmic mysteries of dark matter to the practicalities of Space communication, this episode is filled with intriguing insights and stellar discussions. Episode Highlights…

Space Nuts #463 Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this intriguing episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the latest cosmic discoveries and Space industry updates. From the origins of meteorites to the mysteries of brown dwarfs, and the environmental impact of SpaceX's prolific launches, this episode is packed with fascinating i…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E190 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest and most exciting space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and I'm thrilled to bring you today's Cosmic Update. In this episode, we've got a packed lineup of fascinating stories from the world of space exploration and discovery. Highlights : - …

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E189 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we're exploring a range of captivating topics, from space debris solutions to black holes, espionage in space, and the burgeoning field of space tourism. Highlights: - Zero Debris Charter: The Eur…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 129 *First Evidence of a Volcanic Splatocone on Mars Scientists have identified what appears to be the first evidence of a volcanic splatter cone on Mars, similar to those found on Earth. This discovery, led by Ian Flynn from the University of Idaho, sheds light on the volcanic processes of the red planet. The presence o…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E188 Welcome to another episode of Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we're diving into a cosmic lineup of stories that span from SpaceX missions to innovative methods of studying solar storms and satellite mishaps. Highlights: - SpaceX Crew…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E187 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest and most exciting space and Astronomy news. I'm Anna, and today we're embarking on a cosmic adventure filled with fascinating discoveries and developments from the universe. Highlights: - Betelgeuse's Mysterious Behavior: Explore the latest theory …

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 128 *Dating the Moon's Oldest Impact Crater Scientists have pinpointed the edge of the massive South Pole-Aitken Basin, the largest and oldest known impact crater on the Moon, dating it to over 4.32 billion years old. By analysing a lunar meteorite, researchers have concluded that this impact site is around 120 million y…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E186 Welcome to another thrilling episode of Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today we're diving into a cosmic lineup that spans from ancient meteorite impacts to the intriguing world of black hole mergers. Highlights: - Ancient Meteorite Impact…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 127 *SpaceX's Starship's Fifth Test Flight Success SpaceX's Starship has completed its fifth test flight with a spectacular feat of engineering, successfully catching the super heavy booster with mechanical chopsticks on the launch pad tower. The booster, equipped with 33 Raptor engines, returned to Earth after a success…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E185 Welcome to Astronomy AstroDailyPod, your trusted source for the latest in Space and astronomy news. Join hosts Steve and Hallie for an enlightening journey through the cosmos, packed with the latest updat es and stories that are sure to ignite your curiosity. Highlights: - Hunter's Moon Delight: Experience the…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E184 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest and most exciting developments in space and Astronomy. I'm your host, Anna, and today we are embarking on a cosmic journey that promises to expand our understanding of the universe. Highlights: - Giant Magellan Telescope Progress: Exciting advancemen…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E183 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the most exciting space and Astronomy news. I'm Anna, and today we've got a stellar lineup of stories that'll take you from the far reaches of the cosmos right back to our own celestial neighborhood. Highlights: - James Webb's Galactic Discovery: The James We…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 126 * NASA's Parker Solar Probe Completes 21st Philip of the Sun NASA's Parker Solar Probe has achieved its 21st close encounter with the Sun, matching its previous distance and speed records. The spacecraft swooped to within 7.26 million kilometers of the solar surface at a record speed of 635,300 km/h. This flyby sets …

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E182 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to Podcast for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today's episode is a cosmic journey through a variety of fascinating topics that are sure to captivate and inspire. Highlights: - Fashion-Forward Spacesuits: Discover the collaboration between It…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E181 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your go-to source for the latest and greatest in space and Astronomy news. I'm your host, Anna, and today's episode is packed with cosmic wonders and groundbreaking discoveries that will leave you starry-eyed. Highlights : - SpaceX's Record-Breaking Launches: SpaceX has achieved an …

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 125 *Discovery of the Most Distant Spiral Galaxy Astronomers have identified the most distant spiral galaxy ever seen, named REBELS 25. This galaxy, observed as it was 13.1 billion years ago, challenges current models of galaxy formation with its orderly spiral structure, despite being from an era when the universe was j…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E180 Welcome to Astronomy Daily, your trusted source for the latest in space and Astronomy news. I'm Anna, your host, and today we have an exciting lineup of cosmic stories that will take us from Jupiter's icy moon to the revival of a historic space center. Highlights: - NASA's Europa Clipper Mission Launch: The Eu…

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E179 Welcome to Astronomy AstroDailyPod, your daily dose of the latest in Space and Astronomy news. I'm Steve, your host, and today we've got a stellar lineup of cosmic stories, including the awe-inspiring SpaceX super heavy booster landing and other celestial wonders. Highlights: - SpaceX's Historic Booster Landin…

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 124 *Galaxies: Bigger Than We Ever Imagined Recent findings suggest that galaxies are far larger than previously thought, with gaseous halos extending much further into intergalactic space. This study, published in Nature Astronomy, focuses on the circumgalactic medium of a starburst galaxy 270 million light-years away. …

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Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/galactic-giants-ancient-microbes-and-vulcan-s-triumphant-flight--62355591 SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 124 *Galaxies: Bigger Than We Ever Imagined Recent findings suggest that galaxies are far larger than previously thought, with gaseous halos extending much further into intergalactic space. This study, publi…

Source: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/460-gravity-reimagined-quantum-field-fables-black-hole-mysteries--62348905 Space Nuts #460 Q&A Edition Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in this thought-provoking Q&A episode of Space Nuts, where they delve into the mysteries of the cosmos. From the curious nature of gravity and quantum fields to…