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The astronomy and space science news podcast.SpaceTime 20200330 Series 23 Episode 26*Biggest explosion since the big bangAstronomers have detected the biggest explosion ever recorded anywhere in the universe – other than the big bang itself.*Could fragments of the planet Theia be buried under the lunar surfaceA new study claims fragments of the planet that hit the Earth to create the Moon may still be present below the lunar surface.*More Near-Earth Objects detectedThe European Space Agency’s Near-Earth Objects co-ordination centre has added another 202 asteroids to its list of potentially hazardous objects that pass close to the Earth.*Soyuz launches more internet satellitesRussia has launched another 34 OneWeb broadband internet satellites into orbit for Arianespace.*The Science ReportGrowing calls for an international investigation into Beijing’s cover-up of the true extent of COVID-19.New data shows social distancing measures are working to reduce the number of cases of COVID-19.The first phase I clinical trial for a potential COVID-19 vaccine has begun in Seattle.Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine showing interesting results in the battle against COVID-19.Australia’s recent mega bushfires were responsible for over 400 deaths.SpaceTime 20200401 Series 23 Episode 27*Quasar Tsunamis rip across galaxiesAstronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope have discovered massive tsunami-like energy outflows from distant quasars tearing across interstellar space and wreaking havoc on the galaxies in which they originate.*The Mars Curiosity rover’s climb up the red planet’s Mount SharpNASA’s Mars Curiosity rover is preparing for the next stage in its accent of Gale Crater’s Mount Sharp.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/184908211673 *NASA gets the Mars Insight Lander’s drill to start working againWell, after spending almost a year trying to get the drill aboard NASA’s Mars Insight Lander to work – mission managers may have fixed the problem – the old-fashioned way – by giving it a good bash with a shovel.*New Australia rocket engine test-firedValiant Space has successfully test-fired its new locally developed liquid-fueled rocket engine.*Long March-3B launches new BeiDou-3 satelliteChina has successfully launched another BeiDou-3 navigation satellite into geostationary orbit.*Soyuz launches GLONASS-M navigation satelliteRussia has launched a new Glonass-M navigation satellite.*The Science ReportNew study shows 95% of COVID-19 deaths could have been avoided.A 5th Wuhan doctor arrested by Beijing after trying to warn the world about COVID-19 has died.A sudden loss of smell could be the first sign that you’ve been infected with COVID-19.East Antarctica’s Denman Glacier has retreated 5 kilometres in the past 22 years.Boys hitting puberty at an early age are more likely to develop type 2 diabetes as adults.SpaceTime 20200403 Series 23 Episode 28*Jupiter’s great red spot continues to shrinkA new study has confirmed that Jupiter’s iconic great red spot is continuing to shrink.*New evidence showing Earth’s days are getting longerA new study has used fossil mollusc shells to provide a new way of confirming the days are getting longer as the Earth’s rotation continues to slow down.*New comet getting really bright really quicklyA new comet first discovered in the closing days of 2019 looks like it could put on a spectacular celestial light show over the next few months.*April SkyWatchOur nearest neighbouring star system Alpha Centauri and the Southern Cross constellation are highlights of the April night skies.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
