Astronomy News Posts

Are you fascinated by the mysteries of the cosmos? Our latest podcast episode of Spacetime Series 27, Episode  46, is a treasure trove of astronomical wonders that will ignite your curiosity and leave you in awe.Imagine the colossal forces at…

Are we alone in the universe? This question has haunted humanity for centuries, and NASA's Mars Perseverance rover is on a mission to find answers. In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve deep into the rover's 24th sample collection from the …

Are you ready to unravel the mysteries of the cosmos? In the latest episode of Spacetime, series 27, episode 44, we embark on a journey that takes us from the dusty red surface of Mars to the moon's barren landscapes, and even further into the depth…

Have you ever gazed up at the night sky and wondered what secrets lie beyond the twinkling stars? In the latest episode of Spacetime, we unravel the mysteries of the faintest star system ever discovered orbiting the Milky Way galaxy. This celestial …

Step onto the rugged surface of Mars, gaze into the fiery heart of our Sun, and soar into the realm of clandestine aircraft in our latest podcast episode. Mars has always captivated us, with its crimson allure and the promise of ancient secre…

Have you ever pondered about the ancient origins of our continents or the fascinating advancements in space habitation? Our latest podcast episode embarks on a thrilling exploration of these very subjects, and it's one you won't want to miss.We ki…

Are you fascinated by the enigmatic forces that govern our universe? The latest episode of Spacetime is a must-listen, taking us on an extraordinary voyage from the heart of our Milky Way galaxy to the distant reaches of space.Our journey begins w…

Have you ever looked up at the night sky and pondered the mysteries it holds? The latest episode of our podcast takes you on a journey to the farthest reaches of the universe, where light and darkness collide in the dance of cosmic forces.We begin…

Why Venus Rotates So Slowly And In The Wrong DirectionA new study suggests that Venus is gravitationally tidally locked to the sun. And that explains why it's so strange compared to the Earth.The findings, reported in the Journal Nature Astronom…

A new study has concluded that Earth's water was already present in that part of the solar system when the planet first formed.The findings were reported in the journal Nature Astronomy and are based on a new study of the isotopic content of meteo…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 2*Earth and Mars were formed from inner Solar System materialA new study has confirmed that the Earth and Mars were formed from material that largely ori…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 1*The biggest scientific discovery of the past year - first black hole-neutron star mergersOne of the unquestionable highlights of the past year in sci…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 132*A huge pile of new gravitational-wave detectionsScientists have announced another 35 new gravitational wave detections. The new discoveries bring the t…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 131*Unlocking the secrets of star formationAstronomers have discovered unusual structures in the western wall of the spectacular Carina Nebula.*Lucy mi…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 130*Mystery signals from the galactic centreAstronomers have discovered mysterious signals coming from the direction of the galactic centre of the Milky Wa…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 129*Starliner test flight delayed till next year Boeing says its troubled CST-100 Starliner spacecraft will now undertake an unmanned test flight …

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 128*Hubble Space Telescope moves into safe modeThe iconic Hubble Space Telescope is back in Safe Mode today after the Earth orbiting observatory suddenly…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 127*Discovery of the origins of ‘empty sky’ gamma-raysA new study has confirmed that star-forming galaxies are responsible for generating the…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime 20211105 Series 24 Episode 126*Study suggests the earth tipped over some 84 million years agoA new study suggests the Earth tipped on its side 84 million years ago. The phen…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 125*The early solar system harboured a gap between its inner and outer regionsAstronomers have discovered an ancient gap in the protoplanetary disk w…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 124*Astronomers see white dwarf “switch on and off” for first timeAstronomers have for the first time seen a white dwarf star appear to a…

The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 123*The Large Magellanic Cloud cannibalizing smaller galaxiesScientists have confirmed that the Large Magellanic Cloud has been cannibalizing smaller…

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To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify.The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Scien…