Synopsis
The new home of the ABCs (Australia) popular astronomy podcast (formerly known as StarStuff). Recognized worldwide by our listeners and industry experts as one of the best programs on Astronomy and Space Science.
Episodes
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Do Black Holes Flip Their Poles?
20/05/2022 Duration: 32minSpaceTime Series 25 Episode 57*Do black holes flip their poles?Astronomers have just witnessed a rare and enigmatic event which may be the first evidence of a supermassive black hole flipping its poles and reversing polarity.*Surprising changes in Neptune's temperaturesAstronomers say they can’t explain surprising temperature changes observed in the atmosphere of the planet Neptune.*NASA’s SpaceX crew 3 mission returns safely to EarthFour NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 astronauts aboard the Dragon spacecraft Endurance have returned safely to Earth splashing down in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida.*The Science ReportOver a fifth of the worlds reptile species facing imminent extinction.Espresso coffee affects men's cholesterol differently to that of women.New study shows a dog’s breed has less influence on its personality than you might think.Skeptic's guide to who is most likely to believe in the paranormalThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast
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The Biggest Marsquake Ever Recorded
18/05/2022 Duration: 28minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 56*The biggest Marsquake ever recordedAstronomers have detected the largest marsquake ever recorded on the red planet.*Psyche mission moves closer to launchNASA’s Psyche spacecraft is now undergoing final processing at the Kennedy Space Center prior to its launch to the asteroid Psyche in August.*A survivor discovered in a massive supernova blastAstronomers have discovered a surviving companion star in aftermath of a massive supernova explosion.*The Science ReportBlood tests could eventually replace skin biopsies to look for signs of skin cancer.Two thirds of Australian’s say cigarette sales should be ended.A new study warns that too much cell phone use could affect sperm's ability to move.Alex on Tech looks at a drop in global PC sales and what are NFTs?Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linkt
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First Image Of The Milky Way’s Central Black Hole
16/05/2022 Duration: 43minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 55*First image of the Milky Way’s central black holeAstronomers have unveiled the first ever direct image of Sagittarius A* the supermassive black hole at the centre of our Milky Way galaxy.*History and dark matter in the Milky Way GalaxyA new study exploring the formation history of the Milky Way is also revealing new details about the dark matter halo enveloping the galaxy.*May 19 launch date for StarlinerNASA and Boeing have announced May 19 as the potential launch date for the long delayed Starliner spacecraft.*The Science ReportWarnings that climate change will increase human exposure to new virus and disease species.New study looks at the ideal amount of sleep you should have.A new species of theropod dinosaur discovered in Argentina.Skeptic's guide to Pentagon investigation into Unexplained Aerial Phenomena.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgar
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Scientists Want To Probe Uranus
13/05/2022 Duration: 45minSpaceTime Series 25 Episode 54*Scientists want to probe UranusAstronomers are recommending a new mission to explore the ice giant Uranus.The push comes thanks to a planetary alignment which would allow a spacecraft to slingshot there in 2031.*The James Webb Space Telescope is now in full focusNASA’s James Webb Space Telescope is now in full alignment and ready for commissioning.*The SOFIA flying telescope grounded for goodSome sad news with NASA and the German Aerospace Center DLR ending operations of the SOFIA flying telescope.*May SkywatchWe explore the constellation Scorpius, the spectacular M6 and M7 open star clusters and the Eta-Aquarids meteor shower produced by Halley’s Comet in the May edition of Skywatch.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you…To become a SpaceTime supporter and unl
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Why The Moon's Near And Far Sides Look So Different
11/05/2022 Duration: 46minSpaceTime Series 25 Episode 53*Why the Moon’s near and far sides look so differentA new study supports earlier claims that the dichotomy between the lunar near and far side was caused by a colossal ancient impact billions of years ago.*The Large Hadron Collider restarts operationsAfter a break of over three years the world’s largest atom smasher -- the Large Hadron Collider at CERN -- is once again sending beams of proton packets around its 27 kilometre underground ring.*Axiom Space crew return to EarthThe SpaceX Axiom- Ax-1 space tourism flight to the International Space Station has ended safely with the team splashing down in the North Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Florida.*Busy times aboard the International Space Station with the arrival of crew 4Just a few days after the Axiom AX-1 team left the International space station -- NASA’s SpaceX Crew-4 Dragon capsule has successfully docked to the orbiting outpost’s Harmony module brings new crew members aboard.*The Science ReportSeven different physical cha
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A New Type Of Stellar Explosion
09/05/2022 Duration: 34minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 52*A new type of stellar explosionAstronomers have discovered a new kind of stellar explosion that could be commonplace in the universe and may change our understanding of how eruptions in stars occur.*Rocket lab catches an Electron in mid airRocket Lab has successfully undertaken the mid-air helicopter capture of a New Zealand Electron rocket following its launch – almost.*First solar eclipse for 2022South America and the Antarctic have witnessed the first solar eclipse of the year with the Moon partially blocking out the Sun in an arc sweeping from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean.*The Science ReportScientists have confirmed that the past summer was the hottest on record in Europe.How to reduce cancer risk in seniors by as much as 61 percent.Discovery of what appear to be medieval hand grenades dating back to the Crusades.Skeptic's guide to the pseudoscience of de-vaccination.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast a
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Solar Storm Triggers Radio Blackouts
29/04/2022 Duration: 25minSpaceTime Series 25 Episode 51*Solar storm triggers radio blackouts in AustraliaA severe X1.1 class solar flare erupting from the surface of the Sun has caused strong shortwave radio blackouts across Australia, the Western Pacific and eastern Asia over the Easter holidays.*Linking the cosmic web with stellar formationAstronomers have identified cold streams of star forming gas flowing into galaxies from the intergalactic medium.*Why Jupiter’s moon Io has such splendid dunesScientists have long wondered how Jupiter’s volcanic moon, Io, has meandering ridges as grand as any that can be seen in movies like “Dune.”*The Science ReportGrim warnings that bees are at risk of decline due to climate change.A new study has found that kids with prolonged COVID-19 symptoms likely to be less active.Half the world’s population affected by a headache disorder every year,Skeptic's guide to the love frequency.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/l
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Earths Seafloor Spreading Slowing Down
27/04/2022 Duration: 26minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 50*Seafloor spreading slowing downA new study claims that sea floor spreading of the Earth’s tectonic plates along the planet’s mid ocean ridges has been slowing down.*Discovery of the hottest rock on EarthGeologists in Canada have confirmed the discovery of what was once the hottest rock on Earth.*Confirmation that the Milky Way’s disk isn’t flat but curved and warped Astronomers have used thousands of variable stars to develop a three dimensional map of a quadrant of the Milky Way confirming the galaxy’s disk is not flat but curved in shape like a S.*The Science ReportPeople with heart problems at risk of developing more severe COVID.A new study looking at the sleeping issues of people living near wind farms.A previously presumed extinct species of Victorian Orchid rediscovered in New South Wales.Alex on Tech Sky Muster faces the Starlink challenge.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen
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Why Venus Rotates So Slowly And In The Wrong Direction
25/04/2022 Duration: 38minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 49*Why Venus rotates so slowly and in the wrong directionA new study suggests the planet Venus is gravitationally tidally locked to the Sun – and this explains why it’s so strange compared to the Earth.*Perseverance arrives at its primary target on the red planetNASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has finally arrived at its ultimate destination on the red planet – an ancient dried up river delta in Jezero Crater that may provide evidence of life on another world.*Humanity’s latest proposed Beacon in to the GalaxyScientists have developed a new proposal to send a greeting from the people of planet Earth out into deep space – letting the universe know we’re here.*The Science ReportStudy shows that getting vaccinated after recovering from COVID-19 gives stronger immune response.A new study is warning that micro plastics are finding their way into the food chain.The most common injuries for riders of e-scooters.Skeptic's guide to the
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Mars Perseverance Rover Sets New Record
22/04/2022 Duration: 31minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 48*Mars Perseverance Rover sets a new record on the red planetNASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover is continuing to set new records on the surface of the red planet. While automotive engineers are struggling to get autonomously driven cars working safely on Earth – mission managers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena California are using the self-driving capabilities of the car sized Perseverance rover to trek across Mars.*More Space tourists arrive aboard the International Space StationSpace tourists have flown to the International Space Station numerous times before – but SpaceX’s Axiom AX-1 mission is different because it was the first without any Space Agency official accompanying the four private astronauts.*Flying to the edge of space by balloonAnother company is entering the space tourism business – well sort ofSpace Perspective plans to fly luxury gondolas under giant high altitude balloons reaching heights of
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Discovery Of A Missing Link In The Origins Of Supermassive Black Holes
20/04/2022 Duration: 30minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 47*Discovery of a missing link in the origins of supermassive black holesAstronomers have identified a rapidly growing black hole in the early universe that appears to be a crucial "missing link" between young star-forming galaxies and the first supermassive black holes.*The Martian meteorite Black Beauty gets a CT scanNASA officials and the US Army have combined forces to undertake new research on a famous Martian Meteorite known as Black Beauty.*James Webb reaches major milestoneNASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope has finally reached its Mid-Infrared Instrument’s planned operating temperature.*The Science ReportHow the Victorian government’s COVID lockdown’s affected mental health.Claims people who suffer a loss of their sense of smell have a higher overall risk of death.Scientists successfully developed a human-like sense of touch for robots.Alex on Tech: Elon Musk push for a balanced Twitter.Listen to SpaceTime on your
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The Largest Comet Ever Seen
18/04/2022 Duration: 30minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 46*The largest comet ever seenNASA's Hubble Space Telescope has discovered the largest comet ever seen – a 130 kilometre wide monster – fifty times bigger than most known comets.*Detection of the most distant galactic laserAstronomers have discovered a massive laser called a ‘megamaser’ generated by the collision of two galaxies.*China launches it 182nd spy satellite since 2016China has launched what it euphemistically likes to call a new Earth Observation satellite as Beijing continues to undertake what it describes as preparations for war. *The Science ReportStudy confirms vaccinated people who get Omicron get milder symptoms than those with Delta.New study claims using goats milk soaps could put you at risk of developing allergies.Discovery of patterns of electrical activity in fungi that could resemble human speech.Skeptic's guide to Prince Charles’ love affair with alt med.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast ap
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Russia To End Co-operation On International Space Station
15/04/2022 Duration: 29minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 45*Russia to end co-operation on International Space StationThe Russian Federal space agency Roscosmos is briefing Moscow on its plans to terminate cooperation with Western partners on the International Space Station.*Rocket lab launches its 112th orbital satelliteRocket Lab has carried out another successful flight from its Mahia Peninsula launch complex on New Zealand’s North Island east coast.*North Korea fakes its latest missile launchIt’s been revealed North Korea faked what Pyongyang described as the successful launch of its most powerful long-range ballistic missile – the new Hwasong-17.*The Science ReportAnother mass bleaching event on the Great Barrier Reef.Study finds air pollution is shortening people’s lives by nearly three years.Claims cranberries for one month improved cardiovascular function in healthy men.Skeptic's guide to traditional Ayurveda medicine.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with ou
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Solar Orbiter’s Closest Approach To The Surface Of The Sun
13/04/2022 Duration: 30minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 44*Solar Orbiter’s closest approach to the surface of the SunThe joint ESA/NASA Solar Orbiter spacecraft has undertaken its closest ever approach to the Sun well inside the orbit of the planet Mercury.*Significant Solar flare activity on the SunA spectacular series of solar flare have erupted from the surface of the Sun sending material and radiation deep into space and triggering geomagnetic storm activity on Earth.*Artemis 1 test scrubbedNASA was forced to scrub its critical wet test of the Space Launch System SLS Artemis 1 Moon rocket because of technical issues with the ground equipment used to fuel the giant 98 metre tall rocket.*Webb Completes First Multi-Instrument AlignmentNASA says they’ve successfully completed the sixth stage of aligning the James Webb Space Telescope’s mirrors to its scientific instruments.*The Science ReportClimate change damaging man made infrastructure.Fighting to save endangered koala colonie
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The Farthest and Earliest Galaxy Ever Seen
11/04/2022 Duration: 29minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 43*The farthest and earliest galaxy ever seenHot on the heels of last week’s announcement of the most distant star ever seen – astronomers have just discovered a galaxy 13.5 billion light years away -- making it the most distant object ever seen.*The best image yet of mysterious objects called Odd Radio CirclesAstronomy’s newest mystery objects, odd radio circles or ORCs, have been pulled into sharp focus by an international team of astronomers using the world’s most capable radio telescopes.*Scientists study two enormous blobs in Earth’s mantleScientists studying two enormous blobs deep in the Earth’s mantle have discovered one is almost a thousand kilometres taller than the other and may be affecting plate tectonics on the planet’s surface.*The Science ReportNew study says ocean acidification is having an impact on fish genetics and behaviour.Using wild blueberries to treat wounds.Culturally diverse people around the world
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Artemis 1 Undergoes A Full Launch Dress Rehearsal
08/04/2022 Duration: 45minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 42*Artemis 1 undergoes a full launch dress rehearsalTwo weeks after rolling out onto Space Launch complex 39B from the historic Vehicle Assembly Building at the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida -- NASA’s massive new Moon Rocket -- the Space Launch System or SLS -- is undergoing its long awaited three-day wet dress rehearsal.*NASA to purchase more lunar landersNASA’s looking at more options for manned lunar lander craft to transfer people and supplies between the Lunar Gateway space station and the surface of the Moon.*Blue Origin launches its fourth space tourism flightBlue Origin has launched its fourth suborbital space tourism flight aboard one of the company’s New Shepard rockets.*April SkyWatchWe look at our nearest neighbouring star system Alpha Centauri -- the iconic constellation Southern Cross -- and the annual Lyrids meteor shower this month on SkyWatch.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our univer
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Ice, Ice, Ice, Baby
06/04/2022 Duration: 28minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 41*What created Pluto’s giant ice volcanosA new study suggests that the giant cryovolcanoes seen across the surface of the distant frozen world of Pluto were created through multiple eruptions the likes of which have not been seen anywhere else in the solar system.*Ice on Mars provides clues about the red planet’s climate historyA new study has found that just like Earth -- ice deposits on Mars show the red planet’s climate is strongly controlled by changes in the planet’s axial tilt and orbit around the Sun.*Monitoring the shrinking Ice coverage on EarthLast week’s report that weather stations in Antarctica are showing temperatures 40 degrees Celsius above normal for this time of year have triggered alarm bells around the world. Concordia station located some 3234 meters above sea level atop of Dome C on the Antarctic Plateau is best known for being the coldest place on Earth.*The Science ReportA new study finds that many
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The Most Distant Star Ever Seen; Discovery of a New Inner Milky Way Galactic Ring;
04/04/2022 Duration: 27minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 40*The most distant star ever seenAstronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have set a new record for the most distant star ever seen – a giant 50 times the mass of the Sun located some 12.9 billion light years away.*Discovery of a new inner Milky Way galactic ringAstronomers have discovered a new inner ring structure near the centre of our galaxy the Milky Way.*Safe landing for Soyuz despite growing war tensionsAfter extending the record for the longest single American spaceflight in history to 355 days, NASA astronaut Mark Vande Hei has returned safely to Earth aboard the Roscosmos Soyuz MS-19 capsule together with two Russian cosmonauts.*The Science ReportThe iconic duck billed Platypus is now listed as extinct in Sydney’s Royal National Park.A new study confirms a couple of cups of coffee daily is good for you.Archaeologists have uncovered the oldest Hebrew text in Israel, that includes the name of GodSkeptic's gui
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New Properties Discovered In Hybrid Matter-Antimatter Helium
01/04/2022 Duration: 23minThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 39*New properties discovered in hybrid matter -- antimatter heliumPhysicists have found that a hybrid matter -- antimatter helium atom containing an antiproton – the antimatter equivalent of the proton -- in place of one of the two electrons has been found to have an unexpected response to laser light when immersed in superfluid helium.*Studies suggest Enceladus’s oceans boilA new study claims the famous south pole Tiger stripes fissures on the Saturnian ice moon Enceladus are caused by sea water pressure due to expanding ice.*OneWeb switches from Soyuz to SpaceXBroadband internet satellite operator OneWeb has dumped the Russian Soyuz launcher in favour of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 after Russia refused to launch a rocket containing OneWeb satellites.*The Science ReportPlanet Earth’s poles continuing to get warmer.More internet time linked to higher stress in teens.Discovery of a fabric that can hear sounds,#Skeptic's guide to how to
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Strange Happenings Aboard The International Space Station
30/03/2022 Duration: 33minSpaceTime Series 25 Episode 38*Strange happenings aboard the International Space StationThree Russian Cosmonauts have surprized the world emerging from their newly arrived capsule aboard the International Space Station wearing yellow and blue flight suites reminiscent of the colours of the Ukrainian flag.*Artemis: crawling towards launchLast week’s historic roll out of the giant Space Launch System Artemis 1 moon rocket would not have been possible without one of the unsung heroes of the NASA’s manned space program – its giant crawler transporters.*Ingenuity completes flight 22NASA's Mars helicopter Ingenuity completed its 22nd flight over the surface of the red planet.*The Science ReportStudy warns that low vitamin C levels are linked to cognitive impairment in older people.Giant shark Megalodon grew to larger sizes in cooler environments.New species of Ankylosaur armoured dinosaur found in China.Alex on Tech cyber security warningListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen lin