*Steve is not an aurora after all
A new study claims the strange auroral streams collectively dubbed STEVE are not auroral after all -- but an entirely new celestial phenomenon.
*Solving the mystery of Jupiter’s cloud bands
A new study suggests Jupiter’s colourful and distinctive cloud bands are kept in place by the planet’s strong magnetic field.
*Aeolus wind satellite launched
The Earth Explorer Aeolus spacecraft has successfully blasted into orbit on a mission to study the planet’s atmospheric wind systems.
*China Long March 2C launch
China has launched two remote sensing satellites for Pakistan.
*Japan rocket startup ends in flames
A small Japanese space flight startup has suffered a spectacular failure exploding into flames just seconds after its launch.
*The Science Report
New research warns that Alcohol kills an average of 2.8 million people every year.
Higher levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere may threaten human nutrition.
The 50 thousand year old, 13 year old girl.
Google is continuing to track its users even when they’ve turned off their location settings.
Alex on tech: Iran identified as responsible for concerted cyber attacks targeting scientific research.
*SpaceTime Series 21 Episode 69
*Water confirmed on the Lunar surface
Scientists have directly observed water on the lunar surface for the first time.
*Hints of new mysteries in neutron stars
A new study claims protons play a far more significant role in the characteristics of Neutron Stars than previously thought.*Measuring the force of light
Scientists have successfully measured the force photons exert on matter.
*Vega-C to begin flying next year
With just one year before Vega-C lifts off from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, preparations for Europe’s next launcher are gaining momentum.
*Israeli Moon mission
A private Israeli company announces plans to become only the fourth nation to land a spacecraft on the Moon.
*Galileo sat nav Brexit changes
Britain’s exist from the EU will result in reduced access to Europe’s Galileo satellite navigation system -- getting the civilian access anyone can have -- rather than the more precise military access needed for pinpoint weapons accuracy.
*China launches new high-resolution Earth observation satellite
China has launched a new high resolution Earth observation satellite aboard a Long March 4B rocket.
*The Science Report
Exposure to secondhand smoke linked to developing arthritis.
Marine heatwaves, like the one that bleached the Great Barrier Reef set to become more common.
Over 36 genetic regions linked to women living longer.
Prehistoric Egyptians using embalming to mummify their dead long before the Pharaohs.
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