S26E106-108 Premium: The violent accretion disk of a supermassive black hole // Solar Orbiter // Fewer feeding black holes
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S26E106-108 Premium: The violent accretion disk of a supermassive black hole // Solar Orbiter // Fewer feeding black holes

The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 106*The violent accretion disk of a supermassive black holeAstronomers have for the first time ever captured spectra from the tumultuous accretion disk of an actively feeding super massive black hole.*Studying the monster Centaurus AAstronomers have combined two major Australian radio telescopes and several optical telescopes to study complex mechanisms that are fuelling jets of material blasting away from a supermassive black hole 55 million times more massive than the Sun.*Indian lunar rover confirms sulphur on Moon's south poleIndia's Pragyan or Wisdom lunar rover has confirmed the presence of sulphur at the Moon’s south pole.*The Science ReportDiscovery of cancer drug that could target HIV silent cells.A new test which could help predict who will get dementia in the next 14 years.The latest search for the elusive Loch Ness Monster.Skeptics guide to dumbing down IndiaSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 107*Solar Orbiter discovers tiny jets that could power the solar windAstronomers have discovered tiny jets on the Sun that could be the source of the solar wind – the constant stream of charged particles flowing out from the S un and filling the solar system.*Looking for signs of the earliest life in outback AustraliaAstrobiologists and geologists with NASA have been scouring the Pilbara region of outback Western Australia looking for the earliest signs of life on Earth.*Getting busy aboard the International Space StationFour new astronauts have arrived aboard the International Space Station following a text book launch from the Kenedy Space Centre in Florida.*The Science ReportStudy shows claims paper straws contain potentially toxic chemicals.Scientists find that single use paper cups are just as toxic as plastic cups.The secret spices used in the ancient Egyptian mummification process.Alex on Tech:SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 108*Study shows fewer feeding black holes than thoughtA survey of a swath of the cosmos using the James Webb Space Telescope has revealed active galactic nuclei – which are feeding supermassive black holes -- are rarer than previously assumed.*NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space TelescopeWork is continuing on NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope which is expected to launch in 2027.*Muon g-2 exploring uncharted territory in search of new physicsThe most precise measurement ever undertaken of an elementary particle’s magnetism suggests that the standard model’ of physics is probably right after all.*The Science ReportPeople with type 2 diabetes who replace sugary drinks have lower rates of early death.Discovery of ancient marine reptile that feeds like baleen whales.A new study shows that female surgeons perform better than their male counterparts.Skeptics guide to big garlic’s big COVID spinThis week’s guest:Ben McKinley from the Curtin University node of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy ResearchDr Martin Van Kranendonk from the University of New South WalesDr Mitch Schulte NASA Program scientists Mars Exploration programDr Lindsay Hays NASA Deputy program scientist Mars Sample Return MissionEric Ianson NASA Director of the Mars Exploration ProgramNASA Harness transfer engineer Lee Huber from the Goddard Space Flight CentreNASA Electrical Engineer Alex Petrov from the Goddard Space Flight CentreAnd our regular guests:Tim Mendham from Australian SkepticsAlex Zaharov-Reutt from www.techadvice.lifeListen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ

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