SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

By: Stuart Gary
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  • 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.
    Keep up-to-date and learn something new with every episode.
    New episodes weekly. Three new episodes are published on Mondays for our subscribers and individual episodes publicly on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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  • Sun's Fiery Embrace, First Stars' Mystery, and Mars Rover's Triumph

    Sun's Fiery Embrace, First Stars' Mystery, and Mars Rover's Triumph
    Oct 17 2024
    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 up the probe for its final closest approaches, with its orbit shaped by a Venus gravity assist. The mission, launched in 2018, aims to study the Sun's corona and the solar wind, unraveling the mysteries of solar phenomena that impact the solar system.
    *Webb Space Telescope Finds Potential Missing Link to First Stars
    Astronomers using NASA's Webb Space Telescope have identified a galaxy with an unusual light signature that could be a missing link in galactic evolution. The galaxy, found approximately a billion years after the Big Bang, features gas outshining its stars, possibly due to massive, hot stars. This discovery offers insights into the transition from the universe's first stars to more familiar galaxies, providing a glimpse into the early cosmic environment.
    *Perseverance Rover's Key Science Instrument Robert
    NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars has regained the use of its critical Sherlock instrument after a six-month effort. The spectroscope, crucial for detecting organics and assessing habitability, had malfunctioned in January. The successful repair allows the rover to continue its mission of analyzing Martian rocks and soil for signs of past life and understanding the planet's geological history.
    The Science Robert
    A new study suggests that caffeine consumption may improve heart health by aiding vascular growth. Another study reveals increasing plant cover in Antarctica, linked to climate change. Research highlights how people often form opinions without sufficient information, contributing to conflicts. Lastly, a study confirms that astrologers perform no better than chance in predicting character or future events.
    00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27, episode 126, for broadcast on 18 October 2024
    00:00:30 - NASA's Parker solar probe completes 21st close encounter with the sun
    00:03:08 - The Parker solar probe is touching the sun for the first time
    00:08:32 - Galaxy with unusual light signature attributed to gas outshining stars
    00:12:00 - NASA scientists have successfully brought a key science instrument back online on Mars
    00:14:51 - A new study has shown that consuming more caffeine may improve your heart health
    00:17:01 - New study shows people are biased to assume they know enough about situations
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    23 mins
  • Spiral Galaxy's Ancient Order, Earth's Mantle Mystery, and Hera's Asteroid Adventure

    Spiral Galaxy's Ancient Order, Earth's Mantle Mystery, and Hera's Asteroid Adventure
    Oct 16 2024
    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 just 700 million years old. The discovery, made using the ALMA radio telescope in Chile, offers new insights into the early universe and the evolution of galaxies.
    *Record-Breaking Mantle Rock Recovery
    Scientists have achieved a groundbreaking recovery of rocks from Earth's mantle, the planet's largest component. The 1268-meter-long section of mantle rock, retrieved from the Atlantic's mid-ocean ridge, provides new insights into the mantle's role in Earth's geological processes. The findings, published in Science, reveal unexpected levels of melting and composition, offering clues to the origins of life and volcanic activity.
    *Launch of ESA's Hera Asteroid Mission
    The European Space Agency's Hera mission has launched from Cape Canaveral, just ahead of Hurricane Milton. Hera will conduct a detailed study of the Didymos asteroid system, following NASA's successful Dart mission. The mission aims to enhance our understanding of asteroid deflection techniques, which could be crucial for planetary defense.
    The Science Report
    A new, highly transmissible Covid-19 variant, XEC, has been detected in Australia. The variant, a recombinant of two Omicron subvariants, is spreading rapidly and has been reported in 29 countries.
    A consumer advocacy group reveals that car manufacturers are collecting and sharing extensive data from vehicles, raising privacy concerns.
    A study finds that deactivating Facebook can improve well-being but may reduce political knowledge.
    AMD's new AI chips set new standards for processing speed, outperforming competitors with their advanced capabilities.
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    00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27, episode 125 for broadcast on the 16 October 2024
    00:00:47 - Astronomers have discovered the most distant spiral galaxy ever seen
    00:03:14 - Scientists have recovered long section of rocks that originated in the Earths mantle
    00:11:26 - NASA spacecraft to study asteroid Dimorphos and its tiny moon Didymos
    00:13:56 - More than 35,000 asteroids pose a threat to Earth
    00:18:45 - Hera will take two years to reach the asteroid system after launch
    00:24:32 - New highly transmissible variant of the Covid-19 virus has been detected in Australia
    00:27:29 - New study finds deactivating Facebook accounts reduces political knowledge
    00:31:05 - spacetime is available every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday through various podcasting platforms
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    33 mins
  • Galactic Giants, Ancient Microbes, and Vulcan's Triumphant Flight

    Galactic Giants, Ancient Microbes, and Vulcan's Triumphant Flight
    Oct 14 2024
    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. These halos, accounting for about 70% of a galaxy's mass excluding dark matter, may already be interacting with neighboring galaxies like Andromeda and the Milky Way. The research offers fresh insights into galaxy evolution, gas cycling, and the cosmic web.
    *Ancient Microbes Found in Billion-Year-Old Rocks
    Scientists have discovered living microbes in 2 billion-year-old rocks from South Africa's Bushveld Igneous Complex. This groundbreaking find, published in Microbial Ecology, represents the oldest known living microorganisms. The study utilized advanced imaging techniques to confirm the microbes were native to the ancient rock, offering a glimpse into early life on Earth and potential clues for extraterrestrial life on Mars.
    *Vulcan Centaur Rocket's Successful Launch
    The United Launch Alliance's new Vulcan Centaur rocket overcame a faulty booster to successfully place its payload into orbit. Despite the anomaly, the mission proceeded from Cape Canaveral, marking an important step towards using Vulcan for high-priority payloads. This launch follows Vulcan's maiden voyage and highlights the transition from older Atlas V and Delta IV rockets.
    The Science Report
    00:00:00 - This is spacetime series 27, episode 124 for broadcast on the 14 October 2024
    00:00:48 - New study finds that galaxies are much larger than previously thought
    00:06:25 - Galaxy is 270 million light years away and is a star bursting galaxy
    00:17:18 - United Launch Alliance's Vulcan rocket has overcome a faulty strap on booster
    00:22:12 - The 2024 Nobel Prizes for Science were awarded this week
    00:24:56 - A new study finds two diametrically opposed personalities enjoy magic the most
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    30 mins

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