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S26E99 Premium: New type of gravity // Ingenuity cleared for flight // Ancient Martian mud cracks and so much more
The Space News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 97*Evidence for modified Newtonian dynamics – a new type of gravityIt could be the biggest revolution in science since general relativity – but it’s not there yet. A new study claims to have confirmed modified Newtonian dynamics or MOND a variation on science’s current understanding of gravity under special conditions.*Unlocking the early universe in three dimensionsThe Australian National University is leading a key research project studying the formation of some of the first elements to form in the universe following its creation in the big bang 13.8 billion years ago.*Chandrayaan-3 enters Lunar OrbitIndia’s Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has successfully transitioned from an Earth centric to a lunar centric orbit. Marking a major milestone in India's ambitious lunar mission.*The Science ReportThe new strain of COVID 19 that’s fast becoming one of the most prevalent variantWarnings that the Great Barrier Reef is likely to face irreversible impacts from climate change.Scientists have discovered the remains of what might have been the largest animal everSkeptics guide to marrying a ghost**SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 98*Ingenuity cleared for flight following earlier mishapNASA’s Mars Ingenuity helicopter has taken to the skies of the red planet again following its unscheduled landing last month.*More delays for Boeing’s Starliner spacecraftBoeing’s troubled CST-100 Starliner spacecraft won’t fly crew to the International Space Station until at least March 2024.*How NASA uses radio waves to study distant worlds in deep spaceThe Deep Space Network, NASA’s international collection of giant radio antennas used to communicate with spacecraft at the Moon and beyond, can also help scientists study a planet’s gravity and density.*The Science ReportConfirmation that the extreme events from climate change have influenced every realm in Antarctica.Hepatitis C patients who are cured of the infection still face about a fourfold higher risk of death.The potential internet security threat posed by using Chinese made solar panels and inverters.Alex on Tech fighting the on-line crooksSpaceTime Series 26 Episode 99*Ancient Martian mud cracks could have sparked life on the red planetScientists say the discovery of mud cracks on the red planet’s surface by NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover suggest the area may have been favourable for the emergence of microscopic life.*Euclid reaches its final orbitThe European Space Agency Euclid spacecraft has finally reached its final orbital perch, a gravitational well some 1.6 million kilometres away on the dark side of the Earth known as the Lagrangian L2 position.*A fiery space junk display in the skies high above MelbourneMelbnourne residents looked skywards in amazement last week when a series of bright orange fireballs came streaking out of the northern sky.*The Science ReportEurope’s first Hominids wiped out by a mass glaciation event.Extreme weather and climate change impacts are increasing in AsiaAdults over 60 who live unhealthy lifestyles are twice as likely to be admitted to a nursing home early.Skeptics guide to Feng ShuiThis week’s guest:Professor Lisa Kewley from the Australian National UniversityTracking Station.And our regular guests:Tim Mendham from Australian SkepticsAlex Zaharov-Reutt from www.techadvice.life
