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Massive Explosion Rocks Centre of the Milky Way - SpaceTime with Stuart Gary S22E89 & 90 Patreon Edition
The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly). SpaceTime 20191204 Series 22 Episode 89*A massive explosion rocks the centre of the Milky WayAstronomers have found evidence of a cataclysmic flare that exploded out from the centre of the Milky Way effecting the Magellanic stream linking our galaxy with two nearby dwarf galaxies 200,000 light-years away.*Milky Way stealing galaxies from its neighboursA new study has found that the Milky Way galaxy has been stealing satellite galaxies from a nearby galaxy known as the Large Magellanic Cloud.*Global storms launch dust towers into the Martian skyA new study suggests massive global dust storms on the red planet might provide a means of transporting Martian water into space.*Ariane 5 ECA launches Intelsat 39 and EDRS-CAn Ariane 5 ECA heavy lift rocket has carried two new satellites into orbit.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189346736313 *Russia launches top secret spy satelliteRussia has launched a classified military surveillance satellite from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome 800 kilometres north of Moscow.*China ramps up its rocket launch scheduleMeanwhile, China’s busy end of year launch schedule is continuing to ramp up without any signs of a let up in flights.*The Science ReportThe growing effects of climate change becoming more apparent.Scientists use annual coral spawning to help restock the Great Barrier Reef.Beijing using mass surveillance techniques to feed an algorithm to target people for investigation.Archaeologists uncover mummified lion cubs in a necropolis south of Cairo.People with manipulative tendencies more likely to believe in conspiracy theories.Anti-vaxxers come up with a new con trick to discourage people from getting vaccinations.SpaceTime 20191206 Series 22 Episode 90*Have scientists detected a mysterious fifth force in natureScientists with CERN the European Organisation for Nuclear Research are investigating fresh claims of the detection of an unknown particle that could carry a fifth force of nature.*Record-setting X-ray burstInstruments aboard the International Space Station have detected their brightest ever X-ray burst.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FkoWncpMYg *Rewriting the text books on the origins of globular clustersAstronomers have discovered relatively young globular clusters in a giant galaxy – contradicting the idea that all globular clusters are very ancient objects.*Ariane 5 carries out its fourth launch for the yearAn Ariane 5 rocket has blasted into space carrying two new telecommunications satellites into orbit.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189348074453*India has successfully launched new spy satelliteThe Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched a new high-resolution spy satellite into orbit.*Celebrating Eleanor Margaret Burbidge one of the greats in astronomyAustralian Sky and Telescope celebrates the birth 100 years ago of astrophysicist Eleanor Margaret Burbidge.*The Science ReportScientists warn of climate tipping points leading to rapid runaway climate change.Noise from boats reducing the ability of migrating humpback whales to communicate with each other.The perfect storm that wiped out the Neanderthals.Aerogel shields could be the answer to making plants grow on Mars.Making biodegradable plastic bags out of banana plants.For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes
