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S26E01-03: How Spiral Galaxies Lose Their Arms // Where Did the First Quasars Come From? // Neutron Star Mystery Solved?
The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 1*How spiral galaxies lose their armsA new study suggests spiral galaxies like our own galaxy the Milky Way lose their stunning spirals when they lose the molecular gas needed for star formation.*The asteroid Ryugu sheds new light on the solar system’s historyScientists studying samples returned to Earth from the asteroid Ryugu have found its composed of some of the first solid material in the solar system.*Solar Orbiter solves one of the Sun’s great magnetic mysteriesNew data obtained by the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter spacecraft has found compelling clues about the origin of magnetic switchbacks and how their formation accelerates the solar wind – the stream of charged particles flowing out of the Sun.*The Science ReportScientists have used artificial human embryos to study how the human spine is created.The British medical journal slammed for supporting the pseudoscience of acupuncture.Australian baby boomers still the most likely to use cannabis.Skeptics guide to the science behind Ouija boardsSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 2*Where did the first quasars come from?New computer simulations reported in the current issue of Australian sky and Telescope Magazine suggest the universe’s first quasars probably originated from supermassive black holes formed from the collapse of massive clouds of gas.*Why the Southern Hemisphere is stormier than the NorthFor centuries, sailors who had been all over the world knew that the most fearsome storms of all lay in wait in the Southern Hemisphere – now we finally know why.*LeoLabs new Western Australian radar stationSilicon Valley based orbital radar mapping start up LeoLabs has completed construction of their sixth and newest space radar facility near Collie in southern Western Australia.*The Science ReportThe right food could play a major role in stopping the growth of some cancers.Illicit drug use is higher among Australia’s LGBTIQA community than the general population.New computer program can determine whether a video is real or deep fake.Alex on Tech: the biggest tech stories of the past year.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 3*Have astronomers just found the most exotic type of neutron star ever seen?Astronomers have identified an unusually small neutron star that could be the first ever confirmed detection of a strange star.*Japan’s lunar lander on its way to the MoonA Japanese spacecraft carrying a small lunar rover is on its way to the Moon following a spectacular night time launch aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral in Florida.*SpaceX wraps up a busy yearDecember was a busy month for SpaceX which saw the Hawthorn California based company set a new record of 61 launches for the year, while at the same time increase its overall orbital launch numbers beyond 200 flights.*January SkywatchThe Earth reaches perihelion, a look at Sirius the dog star and the brightest star in the night skies, and the Quadrantids Meteor Shower are among the highlights of the January night skies.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