SpaceTime with 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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  • Martian Mineral Mysteries, Australia's Spaceport Setback, and Antimatter Breakthrough: S27E153

    Martian Mineral Mysteries, Australia's Spaceport Setback, and Antimatter Breakthrough: S27E153
    Dec 20 2024
    SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 153
    *The Mysterious Origins of Martian Minerals
    A new study suggests that some Martian minerals may have formed in liquid carbon dioxide rather than water. While traditional views link Mars' dry river channels to past water presence, this research indicates that under ancient Martian conditions, liquid CO2 could have been a significant factor in shaping the planet's geological features. This finding, published in Nature Geoscience, adds a new layer to the ongoing debate about Mars' liquid past and its implications for the planet's habitability.
    *Australia's Arnhem Space Centre Shuttered
    Equatorial Launch Australia has announced the closure of the Arnhem Space Centre due to unresolved lease issues with the Northern Land Council. Originally envisioned as a hub for commercial space launches, the project faced multiple delays over land agreements. Plans are now underway to relocate operations to Queensland, aiming to establish the Australian Space Centre, Geberic which promises significant economic benefits and indigenous employment opportunities.
    *Discovery of the Heaviest Antimatter Particle
    Physicists at CERN's Large Hadron Collider have identified what could be the heaviest antimatter particle ever detected. Using the ALICE experiment, researchers observed anti-hyperhelium 4, an exotic hypernucleus. This discovery provides new insights into the matter-antimatter asymmetry of the universe, as scientists continue to explore the mysteries of the Big Bang and the universe's evolution.
    00:00 Some Martian minerals may have been formed in liquid carbon dioxide rather than water
    06:01 Scientists find evidence for what appears to be the most massive antimatter particle ever detected
    13:15 Move of time projection chamber into ALICE detector starts very slowly
    15:22 The TPC is our main tracking detector for heavy ion collisions
    20:21 Living in an agricultural community with high pesticide use may increase cancer risk
    22:50 Former CNN reporter Tucker Carlson claims he was attacked by a demon while sleeping
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    ✍️ Episode References
    Journal of Nature Geoscience
    [Nature Geoscience](https://www.nature.com/ngeo/)
    NASA's Mars Perseverance rover mission
    [NASA Perseverance](https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/)
    Equatorial Launch Australia
    [Equatorial Launch Australia](https://ela.space/)
    Large Hadron Collider
    [CERN LHC](https://home.cern/science/accelerators/large-hadron-collider)
    ALICE experiment
    [ALICE Experiment](https://alice.cern/)
    Northern Land Council
    [Northern Land Council](https://www.nlc.org.au/)
    Journal Frontiers of Cancer Control and Society
    [Frontiers in Cancer](https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cancer)
    Journal Science
    [Science Journal](https://www.sciencemag.org/)
    Australian Skeptics
    [Australian Skeptics](https://www.skeptics.com.au/)


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    25 mins
  • Unraveling Mars' Dust Storms, Dark Comet Insights, and Space Weather Threats: S27E152

    Unraveling Mars' Dust Storms, Dark Comet Insights, and Space Weather Threats: S27E152
    Dec 18 2024
    SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 152
    *Martian Dust Storms: A New Understanding
    A groundbreaking study reveals the triggers behind Mars' infamous planet-wide dust storms. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder suggest that relatively warm and sunny days could initiate these massive storms. Presented at the American Geophysical Union's 2024 meeting, the findings could pave the way for forecasting Martian weather, similar to Earth meteorology. Understanding these storms is crucial, as they pose significant challenges to Mars missions by affecting rovers and landers.
    *Discovery of New Dark Comets
    Astronomers have doubled the known population of dark comets, discovering seven more of these enigmatic celestial bodies. These objects, which resemble asteroids but behave like comets, are categorized into two groups based on their orbits and reflectivity. The study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, explores their potential role in delivering vital materials to Earth, such as water.
    *Space Weather's Impact on National Security
    As technology advances, space weather events pose an increasing threat to national security assets. Geomagnetic storms, part of the Sun's 11-year cycle, can disrupt satellites, power grids, and communications. Johns Hopkins researchers are developing models and tools to predict and mitigate these impacts, emphasizing the importance of understanding space weather to protect critical infrastructure.
    00:00 This is Space Time Series 27, Episode 152 for broadcast on 18 December 2024
    00:47 New study could help predict extreme weather events on Mars
    04:34 Astronomers have detected seven more dark comets, doubling the number
    08:26 Scientists are working on new research projects to protect national security assets from space weather
    12:35 Are we prepared for a catastrophic solar storm? The dangers of a solar eruption come in three phases
    16:24 The gap between our health span and lifespan is getting wider globally
    19:51 Apple have just released their new 18.2 AI suite just in time for Christmas
    21:40 Google has launched its own AI assistant called Gemini 2.0
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    ✍️ Episode References
    American Geophysical Union
    https://www.agu.org/
    University of Colorado Boulder
    https://www.colorado.edu/
    NASA Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter
    https://mars.nasa.gov/mro/
    The Martian (2015 Film)
    https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3659388/
    Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
    https://www.pnas.org/
    Michigan State University
    https://msu.edu/
    Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory
    https://www.jhuapl.edu/
    Nature Journal
    https://www.nature.com/
    University of New South Wales
    https://www.unsw.edu.au/
    Angavande Shemi Journal
    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15213773
    Apple AI
    https://www.apple.com/
    Google Gemini 2.0 AI
    https://blog.google/products/ai/
    Space Time with Stuart Gary Gary
    https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/
    Tech Advice Life
    https://techadvice.life/


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    24 mins
  • Moon's Circular Mystery, Gravitational Wave Revelations, and Mars Helicopter's Investigation: S27E151

    Moon's Circular Mystery, Gravitational Wave Revelations, and Mars Helicopter's Investigation: S27E151
    Dec 16 2024
    SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 151
    *A New Perspective on the Moon's Aitken Basin
    Recent observations of the Moon's south pole reveal that the Aitken Basin crater is more circular than previously believed. This significant discovery challenges existing theories about its formation and has implications for future lunar missions, including NASA's Artemis program. The study, published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, suggests a more direct impact created the crater, offering potential access to deep lunar material for study.
    *Gravitational Wave Maps Unveil Hidden Cosmic Structures
    Astronomers have developed the most detailed gravitational wave maps yet, revealing hidden black holes and cosmic structures. Using pulsar timing arrays, researchers have detected a background of gravitational waves across the universe. This groundbreaking research, reported in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society, opens new avenues for understanding galactic evolution and the universe's history.
    *NASA's First Aircraft Accident Investigation on another planet
    NASA has conducted its first aircraft accident investigation on another planet following the crash of the Mars Ingenuity helicopter. The investigation revealed that the helicopter's navigation system struggled with the featureless Martian terrain, leading to a hard landing. Despite the crash, Ingenuity continues to provide valuable data for future Mars missions.

    00:00 This is space Time Series 27, Episode 151 for broadcast on 16 December 2024
    00:47 New observations of the Moon's south pole have shown the Aitken Basin crater is circular
    05:04 Space astronomers have created the most detailed maps ever of gravitational waves across universe
    14:10 The Meerkat radio telescope is probably the best radio telescope at the moment
    18:52 NASA conducting first ever aircraft accident investigation on another planet
    24:11 Single mutation on H5N1 bird flu could make human infections more likely
    26:14 A recent study found journalists brains are suffering from poor executive functioning
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    ✍️ Episode References
    NASA
    https://www.nasa.gov/
    University of Maryland
    https://www.umd.edu/
    Earth and Planetary Science Letters
    https://www.journals.elsevier.com/earth-and-planetary-science-letters
    Artemis Missions
    https://www.nasa.gov/specials/artemis/
    Chandrayaan 3
    https://www.isro.gov.in/chandrayaan3.html
    Swinburne University
    https://www.swinburne.edu.au/
    Osgrav
    https://www.ozgrav.org/
    Meerkat Radio Telescope
    https://www.sarao.ac.za/science-engineering/meerkat/
    LIGO
    https://www.ligo.caltech.edu/
    Virgo
    https://www.virgo-gw.eu/
    Jet Propulsion Laboratory
    https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/
    Perseverance Rover
    https://mars.nasa.gov/mars2020/
    Mars Sample Return
    https://mars.nasa.gov/msr/
    Dragonfly Mission
    https://dragonfly.jhuapl.edu/
    Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society
    https://academic.oup.com/mnras


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    30 mins

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