SpaceTime S28E87, 88 & 89 Show Notes

SpaceTime S28E87 S28E88 S28E89

w/c July 21st, 2025

Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast.

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 87

*New clues about why the universe exists

Scientists have cracked open the window into one of the ultimate questions of humanity – why the universe exists.

*New study suggests liquid water could form on the Martian surface after all

A new study has found that it may be possible for brines of liquid water to form on the Martian surface as seasonal frost melts.

*Witnessing the dawn of a new solar system for the first time

Astronomers have witnessed the birth of a new solar system for the first time. The observations reported in the journal Nature has allowed scientists to pinpoint the moment when planets began to form around a star beyond the Sun.

*The Science Report

First humans born with three parents.

The future of smashed avocado might depend on preserving native vegetation alongside farmland.

A new study suggests man’s best friend really do judge people’s character.

Skeptics guide to Japan apocalypse prophecy

 

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 88

*Human development has now caused planet Earth’s poles to shift

A new study has confirmed that human development as shifted the centre of gravity of Earth so much it’s caused the planet’s spin axis to shift.

*Discovery of a world beyond Pluto which may put an end to hopes of finding a planet 9

Astronomers have discovered a small celestial body the outer Solar System beyond Pluto which may put an end to hopes of finding a planet 9.

*Japan’s Martian moon sample return mission

The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency JAXA will launch a sample return mission to the Martian moon Phobos next year.

*The Science Report

Study warns that most crops will be affected by climate change.

Staying consistently active throughout your life can lower their risk of early death by up to 40%.

Teens with high use of social media have two to three times greater risk of suicidal behaviour.

Alex on Tech sleep apnea notifications on Apple watches

 

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 89

*The new Interstellar object 3I/ATLAS may be older than the solar system

A mystery interstellar object discovered last week is likely to be the oldest comet ever seen—possibly predating our solar system by more than 3 billion years.

*The mysteries of a rare pulsar

Astronomers have uncovered new evidence to explain how pulsing remnants of exploded stars interact with surrounding matter deep in the cosmos.

*AXIOM 4 crew return to Earth

Axiom Space Ax-4 crew have returned safely to Earth splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the Southern California coast.

*The Science Report

High body mass index from early childhood or adolescence linked to faster 'biological ageing.

Scientists sequence proteins from a 23-million-year-old extinct rhino species.

Which over the counter medicines were good at treating symptoms of depression.

Skeptics guide to magic crystals to save the world from the threat of AI.

 

 

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This week’s guests include:

European Southern Observatory astrophysicist Suzanna Randall

 

And our regular guests:

Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life

Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics

And Science writer Jonathan Nally