Episodes

(00:00:00) Cosmic Clues Beneath Us: The Mantle's Role in Life and the Milky Way Unveiled (00:00:47) Mysterious structures within Earth's mantle may hold clues to life (00:05:05) A new unprecedented view of the Milky Way Galaxy (00:12:36) Stranded Chinese taikonauts return safely to Earth (00:14:21) The Science Report (00:16:58) Skeptics guide to the return of the haunted doll. In this episode of SpaceTime , we uncover groundbreaking insights into Earth's mysteries and the cosmos beyond. M...

Hawking and Einstein Confirmed: In a groundbreaking cosmic event, the collision of two black holes has validated predictions made by both Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. Observations from gravitational wave observatories confirmed Hawking's area theorem, showing that the surface area of the resulting black hole increased, and matched Einstein's predictions regarding the black hole's ring down, revealing a new Kerr black hole. Moss Survives in Space: Astonishingly, moss spores exposed to th...

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(00:00:00) Exploring Mars and Beyond: The Escapade Mission and the Expanding Mysteries of the Pleiades (00:00:43) NASA's ESCAPADE mission to Mars blasts off (00:10:00) The Pleiades prove to be far bigger than thought (00:14:05) Ending the debate over interstellar comet 3I-Atlas (00:17:05) The Science Report (00:19:39) Skeptics guide to talking to plants. In this episode of SpaceTime , we explore the latest advancements in space exploration and cosmic discoveries that deepen our understandi...

SpaceX's Starship Booster Anomaly: SpaceX faces a significant setback as Booster 18 of its next-generation Starship program suffers a catastrophic rupture during a routine gas system pressure test. The failure of a composite overwrapped pressure vessel has left the company with no completed flight-ready boosters, prompting a shift in focus to Booster 19. Fortunately, this incident occurred during ground testing, allowing for necessary improvements before future flights. Stealth Solar Storm Stri...

Historic Launch Milestone at Cape Canaveral: This week, SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket is set to achieve a remarkable milestone as it becomes the 100th launch from the Cape Canaveral and Kennedy Space Center area in a single year. This achievement highlights the incredible advancements in reusable rocket technology, which has transformed the economics of spaceflight. China's Senzhou Spacecraft Drama: A replacement uncrewed Senzhou spacecraft is launching soon to replace the damaged module that caused...

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Interstellar Comet 3I Atlas: NASA has unveiled new images and data of the interstellar comet 3I Atlas, the third confirmed visitor from beyond our solar system. This comet, rich in carbon dioxide and water ice, offers a unique opportunity to study ancient material from a distant solar system, challenging previous assumptions about interstellar objects. Enceladus' Organic Compounds: Exciting findings from NASA's Cassini mission reveal previously undetected organic compounds in the plumes of Satu...

In this episode of SpaceTime , we delve into remarkable discoveries that illuminate the origins of our planet and the cosmos beyond. Ancient Australian Rocks Shed Light on Earth's Origins Scientists have made significant strides in understanding the formation of Earth and the Moon through the analysis of 3.7 billion-year-old feldspar crystals from the Murchison region in Western Australia. This research reveals that continental growth began relatively late in Earth's history, around three and ...

Euclid Space Telescope's Groundbreaking Findings: The European Space Agency's Euclid mission is revolutionizing our understanding of galaxy evolution just a year into its operations. With the capability to observe over 1.2 million galaxies, Euclid is addressing fundamental questions about galaxy shapes and their formation history, paving the way for a modern galactic tuning fork diagram. The Spectacular Geminid Meteor Shower: The Geminid meteor shower is set to peak on December 13th and 14th, p...

NASA's Artemis 3 Mission Delays: A new report indicates that NASA's Artemis 3 mission, aimed at landing astronauts on the moon, is now projected to occur in 2028 instead of the previously planned 2026. This delay is primarily due to the ongoing development challenges faced by SpaceX's Starship, which is key to the mission's success. Launch Week Extravaganza: It's a busy week for space launches, with SpaceX planning five Falcon 9 missions, including four for their Starlink Internet Constellation...

In this episode of SpaceTime , we explore the latest astronomical phenomena and significant discoveries that are shaping our understanding of Earth and space. Auroral Displays Light Up the Skies Planet Earth has been treated to an extraordinary display of auroras, with both the Aurora Australis and Aurora Borealis lighting up the skies following three powerful X-class solar flares, including an X 5.1 event on November 11. This segment dives into the mechanics behind these solar flares, the res...

Solar System's Surprising Speed: A groundbreaking study reveals that our solar system is moving through space much faster than current cosmological models predict. Observations of distant radio galaxies show a lopsided distribution, suggesting we are rushing towards them, leading to questions about the validity of the cosmological principle itself. Amazon's Project Kuiper Rebranded: Amazon has officially rebranded its satellite internet initiative from Project Kuiper to simply "LEO," signaling ...

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Tiangong Space Station's Stranded Crew: The Shenzhou 21 crew aboard the Tiangong Space Station faces a precarious situation after the Shenzhou 20 mission astronauts returned home using their capsule, which was damaged by space debris. With no immediate escape vehicle, the crew awaits the uncrewed launch of Shenzhou 22, highlighting the risks posed by space debris in low Earth orbit. NASA's Scenic Route to Mars: NASA's Escapade mission has launched twin probes, Blue and Gold, that will take an i...

Blue Origin's New Glenn Rocket Success: Blue Origin celebrated a significant milestone with the successful launch of its New Glenn rocket, deploying a NASA science mission destined for Mars. The highlight was the first successful landing of the rocket's first stage on an autonomous drone ship, showcasing advanced engineering and precision technology crucial for future missions. Chinese Astronauts' Safe Return: Three astronauts aboard the Tiangong Space Station faced a tense situation when crack...

(00:00:00) Cosmic Beginnings and Stellar Discoveries: Unveiling the First Stars and Secrets of the Moon (00:00:47) Have astronomers finally seen the universe’s first stars (00:04:06) Hidden secrets about the Moon and the asteroid Vesta (00:10:45) Euclid peers deep into a stellar nursery full of baby stars (00:16:05) The Science Report (00:18:09) Skeptics guide to flat earthers falling flat on their face again In this episode of SpaceTime , we uncover groundbreaking findings that could resh...

3I Atlas, Human Remains on Mars, and Moon Formation Insights In this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts , hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Jonti Horner dive into some controversial and intriguing topics in the realm of space exploration. From the latest on Comet 3I Atlas and the implications of the U.S. government shutdown to the divisive plan to send human remains to Mars, this episode is packed with cosmic curiosities and critical discussions that challenge our understanding of space a...

(00:00:00) Decelerating Cosmos and Solar Secrets: Unravelling Dark Energy and the Sun's Magnetic Dance (00:00:45) More confirmation that the Universe's expansion is slowing (00:08:53) First glimpse of the Sun’s polar magnetic field in motion (00:14:09) Space Weather events ramping up (00:18:24) The Science Report (00:20:29) Alex on Tech NEO the humanoid housekeeper In this episode of SpaceTime , we explore significant revelations about the universe's expansion, the Sun's magnetic field, an...

Blue Origin's Launch Challenges: Blue Origin's new Glenn rocket faced multiple delays during its crucial launch carrying NASA's Escapade satellites, which are set to study Mars's magnetosphere. The delays were exacerbated by adverse weather conditions and the aftermath of a powerful geomagnetic storm that affected communications on Earth. Powerful Solar Flare Strikes: The sun unleashed an X 5.1 class solar flare, the most intense since 2024, causing significant radio blackouts across parts of A...

US-EU Space Regulatory Clash: The United States has formally opposed the European Union's proposed EU Space Act, arguing that its regulations could impose unfair burdens on American space companies. The act aims to establish a unified regulatory framework for Europe's space industry, focusing on safety, resilience, and sustainability. The US claims that certain provisions unfairly target large telecommunications satellite constellations, particularly SpaceX's Starlink, and calls for recognition ...

Chinese Rocket Failure: Galactic Energy's Ceres 1 rocket faced a setback with its second-ever launch failure, as the upper stage shut down prematurely, resulting in the loss of three satellites. The company is investigating the cause while maintaining a respectable success rate of over 90% across 22 missions. Black Hole Mystery Solved: Astronomers have unraveled the enigma of an "impossible" black hole merger that produced a black hole within the upper stellar mass gap. New simulations incorpor...

(00:00:00) Galactic Influences and Supermoons: Exploring Earth's Crust and Taikonaut Trials (00:00:42) Earth's geology written in the stars (00:10:30) Taikonauts stranded in space following space junk impact (00:12:38) Biggest Supermoon of the year (00:14:59) The Science Report (00:17:20) Skeptics guide to jogging big foots In this episode of SpaceTime , we delve into fascinating intersections of geology and astronomy that could reshape our understanding of Earth's history and the cosmos. ...

Blue Origin's Launch Scrubbed: Blue Origin faced a major setback as their second New Glenn rocket launch, carrying NASA's Escapade spacecraft to Mars, was scrubbed due to bad weather, minor equipment issues, and an unexpected cruise ship entering the restricted flight path. The new launch date is set for November 12, with high hopes for a successful mission. Discovery of TOI2267: Astronomers have confirmed a groundbreaking exoplanet system, TOI2267, located 72 light years away in a binary star ...