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Confirmation of a Second Planet Orbiting Proxima Centauri
The astronomy, technology and space science news podcast.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 56*Confirmation of a second planet orbiting Proxima CentauriAstronomers have confirmed a second exo-planet orbiting around the nearest star to the Earth other than the Sun.*Discovering the universe’s missing matterAstronomers using mysterious explosions in the distant cosmos known as Fast Radio Bursts have solved a decades old riddle about the universe’s missing matter.*New type of matter inside neutron starsA new study suggests neutron stars may contain an exotic substance known as quark matter.*China ramps up its 2020 launch scheduleChina is maintaining its busy launch schedule with another pair of observation satellites flown into orbit aboard Beijing’s Long March 2D workhorse.*The Science ReportHalf of all people who contract the COVID-19 Corona virus show no symptoms of the illness.More than 500 vertebrate species now on the brink of extinction.What could be the earliest known land animal?A bit of good news for the follically challenged.Using science to change the minds of people who don’t trust science.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 57*New type of cosmic explosion Astronomers have discovered two new events similar to a strange inexplicable explosion which mysteriously blasted across the cosmos in 2018.*Galactic collision may have triggered our solar system’s birthThe formation of the Sun, the Solar System and the subsequent emergence of life on Earth may be a consequence of a cosmic collision between our Milky Way Galaxy and a smaller satellite galaxy known as Sagittarius Dwarf.*Europe's Spaceport back to businessThe European Space Agency’s Kourou Space Port in French Guiana is beginning to get back to work following the Covid-19 coronavirus lock down.*Beijing launches two more spy satellitesChina is further increasing the already vast number of military spy satellites it now operates – launching a further two into orbit.*The Science ReportHow to stop COVID-19 spreading between family members.Iran’s cyber-attacks designed to prevent developing a vaccine against the COVID-19 corona virus.Climate change to make more intense droughts -- more common in Australia.A new substance to help purify water from radioactive elements.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 58*Discovery of a young nearby Brown Dwarf possibly forming planetsAstronomers have discovered a brown dwarf with the protoplanetary disk system – which could potentially form planets.*SpaceX’s Starship prototype destroyed in massive explosionSpaceX’s Starship SN4 test article has exploded in spectacular fashion erupting in a massive fireball on its South Texas test stand.*Russia developing a new commercial launch systemThe Russian Federal Space Agency Roscosmos says it’s working on a new more economical version of its venerable Soyuz launch system to better compete in the growing global satellite launch market.*June SkywatchThe June solstice, an annular eclipse, and the Taurids meteor shower are highlights of the night skies in June.For more SpaceTime visit www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). For more SpaceTime visit www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). 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 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 or visit https://www.bitesz.com/astronomy-dailyHelp 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.
