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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…

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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 …

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April 10, 2024

S27E44: Unveiling Mars' Ancient Rivers: Curiosity's Quest for Extinct Waterways

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…

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April 8, 2024

S27E43: Galactic Ghosts: Unveiling the Milky Way's Dimmest Satellite System

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 …

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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 secre…

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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…

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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…

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Feb. 26, 2024

S27E25: Lunar Lander's Perilous Journey: The Odyssey of Odysseus at the South Pole

In the vastness of space, the moon has once again become the focal point of human curiosity and technological prowess. In a historic event that marks a new era of commercial spaceflight, Intuitive Machines' Odysseus lander has successfully touched d…

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Feb. 22, 2024

S27E24: The Milky Way's Rugby Ball: Sagittarius A* Spins SpaceTime

Have you ever wondered what lies at the heart of our galaxy? The latest episode of Spacetime takes you on a cosmic journey to the centre of the Milky Way, where a supermassive black hole is spinning so rapidly it's reshaping the fabric of spacetime …

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Feb. 22, 2024

S27E23: Tectonic Tremors: Unravelling the Secrets of Earth's Pacific Plate

Have you ever wondered about the colossal forces that shape our planet or dreamt of setting foot on the moon? The latest episode of Spacetime takes you on a journey from the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the dusty plains of the moon's south pole. …

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Feb. 22, 2024

S27E22: Red Planet Hiccup: Perseverance's Dusty Dilemma and the Sherlock Conundrum

Have you ever wondered what it's like on the red planet or how ancient civilizations might have used the stars to guide their lives? In the latest episode of our podcast, we take a deep dive into the complex issues facing NASA's Mars Perseverance ro…

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Nov. 23, 2023

S26E141 Episode Summary

Summary of "Spacetime Series 26, Episode 141" : **China's Ambitious Mars Mission and the New Cosmic Gold Source** In this episode of "Spacetime," hosted by Stuart Gary, the focus is on China's bold steps in space exploration and a ground-breaking …

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Nov. 23, 2023

S26E140 Show Summary

Summary of Spacetime Podcast, Series 26 Episode 140: 1. **Cerberus Fossae and Marsquakes**: NASA's Mars Insight lander identified the Cerberus Fossae region as the most seismically active area on Mars since its arrival in February 2019. Insight rec…

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Nov. 23, 2023

S26E139 Show Summary

### Summary of Spacetime Series 26, Episode 139 (Broadcast on 20 November 2023) **Host:** Stuart Gary **1. Discovery of Ancient Galaxies:**   - Scientists discovered two of the most distant galaxies ever seen, dating back 13.4 billion ye…

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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…

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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…

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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 character…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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