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Merging neutron stars give birth to black hole - SpaceTime with Stuart Gary S21E44-45 Patreon Edition
The world’s premier astronomy and space science podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). SpaceTime Series 21 Episode 44*Merging neutron stars give birth to black holeIt seems last year’s historic first ever gravitational wave detection of a collision between two neutron stars most likely did end up creating a black hole.*Dawn moves to a new orbitNASA's Dawn spacecraft is manoeuvring into its lowest-ever orbit for its closest ever view of Ceres -- the inner solar system's only dwarf planet.*Another successful engine test for Australian hybrid rocketQueensland company Gilmour Space Technologies have moved a step closer to launching their first rocket into space with the completion of another static test firing of its hybrid rocket engine.*Electron launch countdownMeanwhile, across the Tasman in New Zealand Rocket Lab are continuing preparations for their next Electron Rocket launch – now slated for a launch window opening on June 23rd.*The Science ReportAfter the driest autumn in 130 years Australia now faces a warmer and dryer winter.No evidence that popping vitamin or mineral pills protects against or helps to treat heart disease.More proof that acupuncture doesn’t work.Scientists undertaking environmental DNA sampling of the waters of Loch Ness to see what’s living there.Alex on tech new rules for AI. SpaceTime Series 21 Episode 45*The windswept dunes of PlutoScientists have confirmed the existence of methane dunes on Pluto’s vast Sputnik Planitia ice plain.*Asteroid air burstAn asteroid first detected on Saturday near the orbit of the Moon has exploded just a day later in a spectacular air burst over southern Africa.You tube video url: http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/174563371053 You tube video url: http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/174624352068 *Virgin Galactic flies againVirgin Galactic has carried out a second powered test flight of its VSS Unity space plane in the skies above California’s Mojave desert.You tube video url: http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/174559550038 *Australian Sky and TelescopeWe look at Jupiter in opposition and explain how to determine cosmic distances across space.*The Science ReportHow the 5:2 diet could be doing you harm.A new lineage of Archaea discovered in Yellowstone’s hot thermal springs.Links between circadian rhythm disruption and a risk of depression or bipolar disorderApple launching augmented reality tools for its i-phone.New study claims women are more attracted to men with longer legs.Skeptics guide to superstitions For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesSubscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps…including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), audioBoom, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Radio Public, Tunein Radio, google play, Spreaker, Spotify, Deezer etcRSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4642443.rssWould you prefer to have access to the special commercial free version of SpaceTime? Help support the show, subscribe at Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary Help 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.Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audio book of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comEmail: SpaceTime@bitesz.comJoin our mailing list at http://www.bitesz.com/join-our-mailing-listFor more, follow SpaceTime on Facebook, twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, Instagram, Google+, Patreon and Spreaker:Facebook: @spacetimewithstuartgarytwitter: @stuartgaryTumblr: http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacetimewithstuartgary/Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/1/b/116201551232774363704/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/spacetimewithstuartgary Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgarySpreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/spacetime-with-stuart-gary-2017If you're enjoying SpaceTime, please help out by sharing and telling your friends. The best recommendation I can get is one from you. Thank you…
