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A Successful Test of the New Phoenix Rocket Engine; Astronomers Find Hidden Trove of Massive Black Holes; New Evidence on Earth of an Ancien
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary S25E61, 62, & 63 Premium EditionThe Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 61*A successful test of the new Phoenix rocket engineGilmour Space Technologies says it’s still aiming to undertake an orbital test flight of its Eris rocket from Queensland’s new Bowen spaceport before the end of this year. The confirmation follows a successful full mission duration test firing of its new Phoenix liquid fuelled rocket engine.*Why Uranus and Neptune are coloured differentlyAstronomers may finally have worked out why the solar systems two ice giants Uranus and Neptune have different colours. Neptune and Uranus have much in common — they have similar masses, sizes, and atmospheric compositions — yet their appearances are notably different.*A mysterious new type of magnetic wave discovered in the Earth’s coreScientists have discovered a mysterious new type of magnetic wave that sweeps across the outermost part of Earth's outer core every seven years. The newly discovered magnetic wave sweeps across the surface of the planet’s outer core -- where the core meets the mantle -- every seven years oscillating and propagating westward at up to 1500 kilometres a year.*The Science ReportA new study warns that far more Australian reptiles are facing extinction than previously thought.A new record setting solar cell achieving 39.5% efficiency.A new study has found that having that morning cup of coffee could help you live longer.Skeptic's guide to astrology cookingSpaceTime Series 25 Episode 62*Astronomers find hidden trove of massive black holesAstronomers have discovered a previously overlooked treasure trove of large black holes hiding deep inside dwarf galaxies. The newly discovered black holes offer a glimpse into the life story of the supermassive black hole at the center of big galaxies such as our own Milky Way galaxy.*ESA’s JUICE mission to JupiterThe European Space Agency JUpiter ICy moons Explorer or JUICE mission is slated to launch in April 2023 on an eight year journey to search for signs of life on three of the icy Galilean moons orbiting Jupiter. JUICE will arrive at Jupiter in July 2031 to explore the largest planet in our solar system and three of its 79 moons Ganymede, Callisto and Europa.*The effects of Tonga volcanic eruption reached all the way into spaceWhen the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai volcano erupted on Jan. 15, it sent atmospheric shock waves, sonic booms, and tsunami waves around the world. Now, scientists are finding the volcano’s effects also reached space.*The Science ReportA new study warns that Australian rain forest native bird populations are in decline.Claims that beliefs in ghosts appears to be linked to differences in how people think.Scientists show that dogs were already coming in all shapes and sizes before the Bronze Age.Alex on Tech: Google previews its next generation of technologySpaceTime Series 25 Episode 63*New evidence on Earth of an ancient supernovaNew chemistry forensics suggests that a meteorite named Hypatia which was discovered in the Egyptian desert might be the first tangible evidence found on Earth of a thermonuclear or type 1a supernova explosion. These rare supernovae are some of the most energetic events in the universe – stellar explosions powerful enough to briefly outshine an entire galaxy.*Preparing for an Earth Observation satellite missionEurope’s highly successful Copernicus Earth observation programme is designed to monitor the environmental changes the planet has been undergoing as it continues to change under the growing influence of global warming. The Sentinel satellites being launched as part of that program are providing scientists with an eye in the sky to study the incremental impacts of climate change.*India’s manned space program reaches another milestoneThe Indian Space Research Organisation – ISRO – has completed a 135 second static test firing of its new human rated HS-200 strap on Solid Rocket Booster. The booster engine would form part of a human rated version of the Mark-III Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.*The Science ReportThe World Meteorological Organization’s latest State of the Global Climate report.A third of European kids now officially classified as being overweight or obese.New study shows cats know their own names and those of the rest of the family.Skeptic's guide shows homeopathic COVID treatment doesn’t work.Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listenFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQIf you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you…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 and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com
