Super Volcanoes Discovered on Mars - plus other Space & Science News
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Super Volcanoes Discovered on Mars - plus other Space & Science News

SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 109*Super volcanoes discovered on MarsScientists found evidence that a region of northern Mars called Arabia Terra experienced thousands of “super eruptions,” the biggest volcanic eruptions known, over a 500-million-year period.*Uncovering the secret mushballs of Neptune and UranusMushballs – giant, slushy hailstones made from a mixture of ammonia and water – may be responsible for an atmospheric anomaly at Neptune and Uranus that has been puzzling scientists.*461 new outer solar system objects found -- but no Planet 9The Dark Energy Survey has discovered 461 new outer solar system objects.Since 2013 the survey has been studying the properties of a mysterious force known as dark energy which is causing the expansion of the universe to accelerate.*Two Australian satellites included in the latest dragon cargo ship missionSpaceX have launched another Dragon resupply mission to the International Space Station. Included in the payload are the Australian Research Council’s CUAVA-1 satellite which is carrying four experimental payloads for the University of Sydney and Macquarie University and Curtin University’s Binar-1 spacecraft which will test new technology designed for eventual use in the Binar Prospector spacecraft which will be flown in lunar orbit in 2025.*The Science ReportThe hole in the ozone layer larger than usual this year.A new more efficient electrocatalyst to make green hydrogen from water.New research suggests T-rex wagged its tail like a puppy.Skeptic's guide to anti-vaxers pushing flawed studies.The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 110*A landing site chosen for NASA’s new VIPER lunar roverNASA has selected the western edge of Nobile Crater at the Moon's South Pole as the landing site for its Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover or VIPER mission slated to launch in 2023.*Was Mars too small to retain waterNew research suggests a fundamental reason Mars has no water may be that it’s just too small to hold onto large amounts of water.*New binary white dwarf system discoveredAstronomers have discovered a double white dwarf system located some 368 light years away.*Taikonauts return home after 90 days on China’s new space stationThree Chinese taikonauts have returned safely to Earth after completing the country's longest-ever manned space mission.*The Science ReportA new study suggests that if you’ve already had COVID-19, it’s still worth getting the vaccine.A new study shows the parents of kids with autism have less symmetrical faces than average.A quarter of Italian alpine plant species are threatened by glacier retreat.Understanding the health secrets of curcumin.Alex on Tech: Apple has finally released their new IOS-15 operating system.The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 111*Have scientists detected dark energyA new study, led by researchers at the University of Cambridge and reported in the journal Physical Review D, suggests that some unexplained results from the XENON1T experiment in Italy may have been caused by dark energy, and not the dark matter the experiment was designed to detect.*A launch abort for Black Sky’s new sounding rocketThe maiden flight of Black Sky Aerospace’s new sounding rocket has had to be aborted due to technical issues.*Southern Launch wrapSouthern launch has confirmed that the TiSPACE Hapith I rocket was damaged beyond repair after catching alight during last week’s launch attempt.*Australian Sky and TelescopeA new issue of Australian Sky and Telescope magazine has hit the news stands looking at easy ways to begin back yard astronomy which could set you or your kids on course as a citizen scientist.*The Science ReportNew study warns that sea level rise likely to be greater than predicted.Study shows men’s sleep strongly influenced by the lunar cycle.Claims spending less time in bed could help if you have trouble sleeping.The world's oldest and most accurate trigonometry table.Skeptic's guide to social influencers.For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQhttps://bitesz.com  

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