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The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). SpaceTime 20200420 Series 23 Episode 35 *The origins of Earth’s waterA new study claims Earth’s water was born with the planet and didn’t arrive later through asteroid or comet impacts.*Parkes radio telescope upgradeThe CSIRO’s iconic Parkes radio telescope is getting an upgrade.*Key pre-launch test for the James Webb Space TelescopeThere’s been an important milestone in the development of NASA’s new James Webb Space Telescope with a pre-launch test of its primary mirror being fully unfurled and deployed into the final configuration it will have once in orbit next year.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614350719766626304 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614350141315596288 *Comet Atlas breaks upComet C/2019 Y4 ATLAS which had promised to put on a spectacular display over the next few months has shattered both skywatchers expectations and itself – breaking apart into at least three or four major fragments.*The Science ReportScientists discover three distinct variants of COVID-19.People previously cleared for COVID-19 found positive following a second round of testing.Evidence people can infect their pets with COVID-19.An ozone hole opening up over the Arctic.Owner separation problems found in cats.SpaceTime 20200422 Series 23 Episode 36 *Brightest supernova ever seenAstronomers have discovered the brightest, most energetic, and likely most massive supernova ever seen.*Bepi Columbo swoops past Earth at 30 kilometres per secondThe European Space Agency Bepi Columbo spacecraft has just undertaken a close gravity assist flyby of the Earth – swooping down over the South Atlantic Ocean at an altitude of just 12,677 kilometres.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614557598847483904 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614557943031021568 https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/614731357069918208 *Fine threads of million degree plasma woven through the Sun’s atmosphereA new study has revealed the Sun’s outer layer is filled with previously unseen, incredibly fine magnetic threads filled with extremely hot, million-degree plasma.*The Science ReportNew studies suggest only 6% of COVID-19 cases have been identified.Dying from COVID-19-associated pneumonia is highest in people aged over 65.Identification of what might be the longest animal that ever lived.The Great Barrier Reef is experiencing its third coral bleaching event in five years.China’s disease ridden meat markets reopened.SpaceTime 20200424 Series 23 Episode 37 *Discovery of super luminal jets generated by colliding galaxiesAstronomers have discovered jets of charged particles bursting out at close to the speed of light from a pair of merging spiral galaxies.*First ever observation of rare helium white dwarf binaryAstronomers have for the first time ever detected a rare helium white dwarf binary.*Is Interstellar Comet Borisov breaking apartComet Borisov – the Solar Systems second confirmed interstellar visitor is breaking apart.*Final preparations continue for the launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance roverFinal preparations are continuing Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the July launch of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.*The Science ReportStudies show COVID-19 affects the brain and nervous system in around a third of all cases.Smokers at greater risk from COVID-19.Going to bed early may help reduce children’s risk of becoming overweight or obese.New study shows cannabis can be addictive.New research shows legalizing cannabis linked to an increase in psychotic episodes.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 180 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or if you’re not a fan of Patreon, go to Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.comTo receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist Help support SpaceTime: The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you.
