Antimatter Insights, Dark Matter Waves, and Rocket Mishaps
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Antimatter Insights, Dark Matter Waves, and Rocket Mishaps

SpaceTime S28E42 S28E43 S28E44w/c April 7, 2025Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 42*Another clue into the antimatter universePhysicists have discovered a fundamental difference in the decay behaviours of a matter particle and its antimatter counterpart. The discrepancy could bring scientists a step closer to understanding how everything in the universe came to be.*A new technique to hunt for dark matterScientists have developed an innovative new approach to uncover the secrets of dark matter using atomic clocks and cavity-stabilized lasers. Dark matter is a mysterious invisible substance which makes up some 80 percent of all matter in the universe – yet scientists have no idea what it is.*What caused the Spectrum rocket failure?Investigators working to determine the cause of last week’s Spectrum rocket launch failure are looking at the guidance control system. Spectrum was launched from the Andøya Spaceport on Norway’s northern west coast on what should have been the first ever orbital rocket launch from mainland Europe.*The Science ReportSouthern Ocean warming may have more effect on rainfall and drought in the tropics than the Arctic.Scientists have developed the world’s smallest temporary pacemaker.Miso made in space has a nuttier, more roasted flavour than when it’s made on Earth.Skeptics guide to urine therapySpaceTime Series 28 Episode 43*Why does Venus have so many volcanoes?A new study suggests convection in its crust could explain why Venus has so many volcanoes.*ESA shuts down the Gaia spacecraft for goodThe European Space Agency has finally powered down its Gaia spacecraft after more than a decade spent gathering data on the stars of the Milky Way galaxy.*FRAM 2 launchSpaceX launches the first manned mission to orbit above planet Earth’s poles.*The Science ReportAgriculture likely to push antibiotic use on livestock by a further 29 percent over the next 15 years.Warnings that plastic-eating seabirds have failing organs, brain and nerve problems, and cell damage.Teen girls who spend longer on their phones are more likely to have less sleep.Alex on Tech the new Nintendo Switch 2.SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 44*New insights into the atmosphere of UranusAstronomers have uncovered new insights into the atmospheric composition and dynamics of the mysterious ice giant Uranus.*The 2025 Space Environment Report on space junkThe European Space Agency has released its latest Space Environment report warning of the ever growing problem of space junk orbiting the Earth.*NASA and Boeing prepare for a new round of Starliner testingNASA and Boeing working on new tests and evaluations toward ironing out the ongoing problems with Boeings CST-100 Starliner following a string of disastrous test flight attempts in recent years.*The Science ReportPlaces with higher concentrations of microplastics have higher rates of hypertension, diabetes and stroke.People constantly distracted by their phone will find other ways to procrastinate if the phone isn’t nearby.Scientists have turned a woman's thoughts into speech using a device trained on her brain activity.Skeptics guide to Neurolinguistic programming.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com https://www.bitesz.com/show/spacetime/This week’s guests includes:Ashlee Caddell from the University of QueenslandAnd our regular guests:Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.lifeTim Mendham from Australian Skeptics🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ www.bitesz.com/nordvpn . The discount and bonuses are incredible! And it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌

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