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April 15, 2024
S27E46: Stellar Cannibalism: Unraveling the Secrets of Star-Eating Phenomena
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 play…
April 12, 2024
S27E45: Martian Mysteries: Perseverance's Quest for Ancient Life Signs
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 …
April 4, 2024
S27E42: Martian Oasis: Gale Crater's Watery Past Revealed
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 secrets ly…
April 4, 2024
S27E41: Earth's Puzzling Past: The Greenlandic Birth of Scandinavian Lands
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…
April 4, 2024
S27E40: Magnetic Mysteries: Sagittarius A*'s Invisible Force Field Exposed
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…
May 8, 2022
Why Venus Rotates So Slowly and in The Wrong Direction
Why Venus Rotates So Slowly And In The Wrong Direction A 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…
Feb. 23, 2022
New Study says Earth’s Water Was Around Before Earth
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…
Feb. 21, 2022
A New Insight into Earth’s Inner Core Produces Some Surprising Results
Summary A new study suggests the Earth’s inner core isn’t a normal solid but composed of a solid iron sublattice and liquid-like light elements in a superionic state. The Story: Earth's core the deepest part of our planet is characterized by extr…
Jan. 5, 2022
Earth and Mars were formed from inner Solar System material
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 2 *Earth and Mars were formed from inner Solar System material A new study has confirmed that the Earth and Mars were formed from material that largely ori…
Jan. 3, 2022
The Biggest Scientific Discovery of 2021
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 mergers One of the unquestionable highlights of the past year in sci…
Nov. 19, 2021
A Huge Pile of New Gravitational Wave Detections
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 132 *A huge pile of new gravitational-wave detections Scientists have announced another 35 new gravitational wave detections. The new discoveries bring the t…
Nov. 17, 2021
Unlocking the Secrets of Star Formation
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 131 *Unlocking the secrets of star formation Astronomers have discovered unusual structures in the western wall of the spectacular Carina Nebula. *Lucy mi…
Nov. 15, 2021
Mystery Signals from the Galactic Centre
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 130 *Mystery signals from the galactic centre Astronomers have discovered mysterious signals coming from the direction of the galactic centre of the Milky Wa…
Nov. 12, 2021
Starliner Test Flight Delayed till Next Year
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 to th…
Nov. 10, 2021
Hubble Space Telescope Moves into Safe Mode
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 128 *Hubble Space Telescope moves into safe mode The iconic Hubble Space Telescope is back in Safe Mode today after the Earth orbiting observatory suddenly…
Nov. 8, 2021
The Origins of ‘Empty Sky’ Gamma-Rays
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 127 *Discovery of the origins of ‘empty sky’ gamma-rays A new study has confirmed that star-forming galaxies are responsible for generating the majority of…
Nov. 5, 2021
Study suggests the earth tipped over some 84 million years ago
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast. SpaceTime 20211105 Series 24 Episode 126 *Study suggests the earth tipped over some 84 million years ago A new study suggests the Earth tipped on its side 84 million years ago. The phen…
Nov. 3, 2021
The Early Solar System Harboured a Gap Between its Inner and Outer Regions
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 regions Astronomers have discovered an ancient gap in the protoplanetary disk w…
Nov. 1, 2021
Astronomers See White Dwarf “switch on and off” For First Time
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 124 *Astronomers see white dwarf “switch on and off” for first time Astronomers have for the first time seen a white dwarf star appear to abruptly swit…
Oct. 29, 2021
The Large Magellanic Cloud Cannibalizing Smaller Galaxies
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast. SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 123 *The Large Magellanic Cloud cannibalizing smaller galaxies Scientists have confirmed that the Large Magellanic Cloud has been cannibalizing smaller…
Oct. 27, 2021
Problems as Lucy Launches to Study Jupiter’s Trojan Asteroids
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Oct. 25, 2021
Lunar Volcanic Activity Lasted Longer Than Thought
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Oct. 22, 2021
Jezero Crater Shows Signs of Sustained Interactions with Water
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Oct. 20, 2021
Earth’s Solid Inner Core could be Mushy
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