SpaceTime S28E90 S28E91 S28E92
w/c July 27th, 2025
Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast.
SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 90
*A cosmic mystery deepens
Astronomers are trying to resolve a cosmic mystery worthy of a detective story. They’ve discovered a new type of phenomenon -- an object they’ve catalogued as ASKAP J1832-0911 which is emitting radio and X-ray pulses every 44 minutes which last just two minutes in duration.
*Discovery of a stellar companion to Betelgeuse
Astronomers have discovered a companion star in a binary orbit with the red supergiant Betelgeuse.
*Perseverance discovers strange new rock formations on the red planet
NASA’s Mars Perseverance rover has been continuing its exploration of the rim of the red planet’s Jezero Crater.
*The Science Report
Kids who get their first smartphone before they turn 13 are more likely to have poorer mental health.
The 2023 global marine heatwaves were unprecedented in intensity, persistence and scale.
Walking 7,000 steps a day reduces your risk of premature death.
Skeptics guide to the peeping tom bigfoot in Washington State.
SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 91
*Clear evidence that Dark Energy is changing
Largest supernova dataset ever compiled has provided astronomers with some tantalising hints that a mysterious force known as dark energy may be changing over time.
*Study shows molten magma persisted on the Moon's surface longer than expected
A new study suggests that molten magma may have persisted on the lunar surface far longer than previously thought.
*Europe’s new space weather early warning system
The European Space Agency is developing a new early warning space weather probe to monitor the Sun from a unique position.
*The Science Report
Study shows the COVID-19 pandemic sped up brain ageing even in people who didn't have the virus.
The 247-million-year-old reptile fossil with a crest of not-quite feathers and not-quite skin.
The electronic wristband device that uses your fine hand movements to control a computer.
Alex on Tech Apple IOS 26
SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 92
*Searching for life’s home on Mars
A new study has been looking at thick layers of clay on the surface of the red planet Mars which may have been a stable place for ancient life.
*Rare distant object found in perfect sync with Neptune
Astronomers have discovered a rare object far beyond Neptune which is moving in rhythm with the ice giant.
*Mapping the Milky Way’s Sulphur
A new study has provided astronomers with an unprecedented tally of elemental sulphur spread between the stars in the Milky Way Galaxy.
*August SkyWatch
The red supergiant Antares, the second nearest star system to the Sun Barnard’s Star, and the annual Perseids meteor shower are among the highlights of the August night skies on SkyWatch.
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This week’s guests include:
Dr Andy Wang from the Curtin University node of ICRAR the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research
And our regular guests:
Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life
Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics
And Science writer Jonathan Nally