

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary
Stuart Gary
Join host Stuart Gary for weekly explorations into Astronomy, Space, and Science News, featuring insights from 19 years on Australian Public Radio and industry experts.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.
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Dec 11, 2020 • 34min
The Star Making Enough Dust to build an Earth-sized Planet Every Year
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 133*The star-making enough dust to build an Earth-sized planet every yearAstronomers have discovered a Wolf-Rayet star system producing enough material to make a planet the size of Earth every year.*The threat of Apophis refuses to go awayA new threat to the Earth is being posed by the asteroid Apophis.*Fears it could take a year to fix a problem aboard the Orion capsuleEngineers with NASA and Lockheed Martin are trying to work out how to repair a key electronic component that’s failed deep inside the Orion Artemis 1 spacecraft.*The Science ReportThe smartwatches that can detect if you have COVID 19 before symptoms appear.Plastic pollution to reach 90 million tonnes annually within ten years.Scientists identify two distinctly different states of liquid water.Revealing the secrets of the North American Mastodon.Alex on Tech: Microsoft’s latest push to stop you using IE11. Show Your Support For SpaceTime and Help Us Reach Our GoalsGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at Patreon www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your 14 day free trial of the entire library, please visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space and help support the show.Show Your Support For SpaceTime and Help Us Reach Our GoalsGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at Patreon www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgaryRSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Dec 9, 2020 • 26min
Likely Source for the Famous Wow Signal
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 132*Discovery of a likely source for the famous Wow signalA new study may have finally narrowed down the likely source of the famous wow signal.*A Bose-Einstein Condensate created in Earth orbitNASA says its Cold Atom Lab aboard the International Space Station is opening new windows on some of the fundamental physics of Quantum Mechanics.*Assembly begins on NASA’s first SLS rocketNASA has officially started assembly of America’s new SLS Moon rocket. Engineers lowered the first of 10 segments of the giant launch vehicle’s solid rocket boosters into position inside the iconic Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.*Chinese probe lands on Moon to gather lunar samplesChina’s Chang'e-5 lunar lander has successfully touched down on the surface of the Moon to collect rocks and soil samples for return to Earth.*The Science ReportThe new Alzheimer’s disease blood test.New body heat-powered personal devices are on their way.A new species of carnivorous dinosaur discovered in Argentina.New study shows snappers can live for over 80 years.Alex on Tech: The rise of Gigabit Internet.Show Your Support For SpaceTime and Help Us Reach Our GoalsGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at Patreon www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Dec 7, 2020 • 26min
Closer Than Thought
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 131*Planet Earth closer to the supermassive black hole than previously thoughtA new study claims the Earth is some two thousand light years closer to the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy than previously thought.*Ancient megafloods on MarsA new study suggests gigantic megafloods may have once covered the red planet’s surface -- even changing its climate.*Arecibo telescope collapsesThe Arecibo Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico is gone. It’s 900-tonne instrument platform, suspended by cables 140 metres above the centre of the dish has collapsed -- crashing through the parabolic dish below – destroying the structure beyond repair.*The Science Report2020 on track to become one of the world’s warmest years on record.High blood pressure in mid-life linked to more extensive brain damage in the elderly.A new study shows Tyrannosaurus Rex went through a unique teenage growth spurt.Scientists create the smallest memory devices ever made.Skeptics watch: The airline taking joy flights to the next level with claims of a magical spiritual experience.Show Your Support For SpaceTimeGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of ExpressVPN...Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show. The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your 14 day free trial of the entire library, please visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space and help support the show. LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show. NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show. For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgaryRSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Dec 4, 2020 • 33min
A Violent Encounter
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 130*The Large Magellanic Cloud’s violent encounter with the Milky WayA new study has found that a neighbouring galaxy called the Large Magellanic Cloud is twisting and deforming the disk of the Milky Way Galaxy.*Washington launches a new top secret spy satelliteThe United launch Alliance has successfully launched an Atlas V rocket carrying the highly secretive National Reconnaissance Office NROL-101 mission into orbit.*December SkywatchThe December solstice, the Geminids meteor shower, and the ticking time bomb known as Eta Carinae, are among the highlights of December skywatch. Show Your Support For SpaceTimeGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of ExpressVPN...Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show.The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your 14 day free trial of the entire library, please visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space and help support the show. LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show.NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show.For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgaryRSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Dec 2, 2020 • 24min
Fossil Galaxy Hidden in the Milky Way
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 129*Fossil galaxy hidden in the Milky WayAstronomers have discovered a fossil galaxy hidden in the depths of our own Milky Way galaxy.*New study claims Venus hasn’t lost its water to spaceA new study suggests that despite being the hottest planet in the solar system Venus has lost little of its original water content to space over the past four billion years.*New Copernicus satellite to monitor sea-level rise launchedThe European Space Agency’s Copernicus Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite has been successfully launched into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Air force base in California.*The Science ReportA new study questions about how well face masks really work at limiting the spread of the COVID-19.Over weight people on healthily diets have lower risk of dying compared to those with unhealthy diets.Global warming and pollution are having a similar impact on coral reef fish.The Dinosaur eating crocodile Deinosuchus could grow over 10 metres long.Alex on tech: OPPO unveils its new "X 2021" prototype rollable smartphone.Show Your Support For SpaceTimeGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of ExpressVPN...Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show.The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your 14 day free trial of the entire library, please visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space and help support the show.LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show.NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show. For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgaryRSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Nov 30, 2020 • 30min
A New Look at the Evolution of the Milky Way Galaxy
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 128*A new look at the evolution of the Milky Way GalaxySome hypotheses on how the Milky Way formed are set to be rewritten following discoveries about the behaviour of some of its oldest stars.*Earth mini moon CD3 is a natural body and not space junkAstronomers using data collected with the 4.3 metre Lowell Discovery Telescope have helped to characterize only the second known mini-moon of Earth, a newly discovered asteroid designated 2020 CD3.*China launches mission to bring back material from the MoonFollowing in the footsteps of the United States and the former Soviet Union -- China has just launched its Chang'e 5 sample return mission to the Moon.*The Science ReportOxford University’s new AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine shown to be around 90 percent effective.Claims honey or Champagne mangoes, may reduce facial wrinkles in older women.New study shows Neanderthal had thumbs designed for squeezing rather than the precision movement.The new thin, interactive holographic display system.Skeptics Watch: The Nullarbor UFO incidentShow Your Support For SpaceTimeGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by the support of following fine advertisers:ExpressVPN...Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show.The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your 14 day free trial of the entire library, please visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space and help support the show.LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show.NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show. For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgaryRSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Nov 27, 2020 • 37min
New Mission to Study the Rock Comet Phaethon
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 127*New mission to study the rock comet PhaethonGermany and Japan are developing a new mission to study the strange asteroid 3200 Phaethon.*Europa’s water plumes could originate in its crustA new study suggests water plumes erupting from Jupiter's ice moon Europa might originate in the frozen crust itself – rather than being forced up from the underlying sub surface ocean.*The great Arecibo radio telescope to be demolishedOne of the world’s greatest astronomical instruments -- the giant Arecibo Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico -- is being decommissioned.*A new era begins with the first Dragon commercial crew mission to the Space StationNASA’s crew-1 mission has successfully docked with the International Space Station beginning a new era of spaceflight with commercial companies now undertaking the job of transporting crew to the orbiting outpost.*The Science ReportNew study can’t find any difference between those who take multivitamins and those who don’t.China using a secret microwave weapon to cook Indian soldiers alive.The laser tractor beam that could help control where lightning strikes hit the ground.The most complete map of bee species ever compiled.Skeptics Watch looks at the issue of sovereign risk to human rights. Show Your Support For SpaceTimeGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/For more visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.comFor enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgaryRSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Nov 25, 2020 • 30min
Measuring the Rotation of the Milky Way’s Central Black Hole
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 126*Measuring the rotation of the Milky Way’s central black holeAstronomers have for the first time measured the rotational spin of the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy.*The Jovian ice moon Europa glows in the darkScientists have discovered that the Jovian ice moon Europa doesn’t just shine in reflected sunlight – it actually glows in the dark.*The latest launch failure of a Vega rocketThe European Space Agency has set up an independent board of inquiry into the November 17 launch failure of a Vega rocket.*The Science ReportSexual activity and dating app use declines during the coronavirus lockdown.A neuron-growing ink that uses the body’s electrical signals to precisely guide the growth of nerve cells.One of the planet’s greatest mass extinction events caused by a spate of huge volcanic eruptions.Russian and North Korean cyber-attacks target research into COVID-19 vaccines.Alex on tech looks at new Macs, new Playstation 5 and Xbox Series X and the futuristic Sound Beamer.For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgaryGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Nov 23, 2020 • 35min
Brightest Kilonova Ever Seen
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 125*Brightest kilonova ever seenAstronomers have detected the brightest kilonova event ever seen unleashing more energy in a half-second than the Sun will produce over its entire 12-billion-year lifetime.*A new way of seeing invisible dark matterAstronomers have found a new way to estimate the amount of mysterious dark matter contained in halos around galaxies.*A record close shave as asteroid 2020 VT4 skims past the EarthWell just in case you thought 2020 couldn’t get any worse – an asteroid the size of a house has just swooped over the Earth at a record close distance -- passing less than 400 kilometres above the South Pacific Ocean near the Pitcairn Islands.*The Science ReportModerna claims its new COVID-19 vaccine to be 94.5 percent effective.Facebook, Google, and Twitter shown to be engaged in a co-ordinated campaign of political censorship.Growing fears that climate change has now reached the point of no return.The first sighting of the elusive Bigfin Squid in the waters of the Great Australian Bight.New study looks at personality types prone to conspiracy theories.Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of ExpressVPN...Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show. The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your 14 day free trial of the entire library, please visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space and help support the show. LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show. NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show. For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgary Get immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Nov 20, 2020 • 37min
A New Look at the Early Life of Jupiter and Saturn
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 124*A new look at the early life of Jupiter and SaturnA new study has narrowed down the likely original orbits of the gas giants Jupiter and Saturn.*Why is the Moon rusting?Scientists think they may have solved one of the Moon’s little mysteries – how an airless bone-dry world can rust?*Studying climate and weather from spaceScientists are seeing an increasing level of global warming on Earth brought about by anthropological climate change.*The Science ReportThe sixth State of the Climate report warns of more droughts and heatwaves due to climate change.Either too much or too little sleep can hasten the onset of dementia.Melting polar and mountain ice is likely to further increase temperatures thanks to global warming.New study suggests that your environment and personality may be linked,Skeptics watch: Alternative medicine’s toll on cancer patients. Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of ExpressVPN...Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show. The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your 14 day free trial of the entire library, please visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space and help support the show. LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show. NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show. For more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgaryGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-daily See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.


