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One of Life’s Building Blocks Produced Faster than Thought
The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime 20201019 Series 23 Episode 110*One of life’s building blocks produced faster than thoughtA new study has found that stars produce carbon – one of the key building blocks of life as we know it -- 34 per cent faster than previously thought.*OSIRIS Rex about to touch down on asteroid BennuThe final countdown is now underway in preparation for NASA’s OSIRIS-Rex spacecraft to touch down onto the surface of the asteroid Bennu to collect samples for eventual return to Earth.*North Korea’s monstrous new missileThe world got a wake-up call this week when North Korea unveiled its monstrous new intercontinental ballistic missile during a military parade in Pyongyang celebrating the dictatorships 75th anniversary.*The Science ReportNew studies show COVID-19 can survive for up to 28 days on some common surfaces.Claims moderate exercise is just as effective as high-intensity exercise in keeping older people healthy.Scientists focus on decimated fish populations in the Murray Darling river system.A new species of mosasaur discovered in northern Morocco.Skeptics guide to preparing yourself for Halloween and the spirit world.SpaceTime 20201021 Series 23 Episode 111*The Neutron Star collision that’s still producing X-rays three years laterAstronomers are still detecting X-rays being emitted from where two neutron stars collided three years ago.*Record-setting flight to the space stationThe expedition 64 crew has safely arrived aboard the International Space Station following a record-breaking two-orbit fast rendezvous flight aboard their Russian Soyuz MS-17 spacecraft.*Crew fail to fix air leak on the space stationThe crew aboard the International Space Station have finally found the leak which has been venting atmosphere into space from the orbiting outpost for more than a year now.*The Science ReportThe first confirmed case of COVID-19 reinfection in the United States.Levels of the greenhouse gas Nitrous-Oxide jump by 30 per cent.Blood pressure treatments linked to cognitive decline in older people.Tasmanian Devils reintroduced to the Australian mainland for the first time in 3000 years.Alex on Tech reviews the new iPhone 12 rangeSpaceTime 20201023 Series 23 Episode 112*Nearby supernova exploded just two and a half million years agoScientists have found telltale chemical signatures of a massive star between 11 and 20 times the mass of our Sun going supernova just two and a half million years ago in our stellar neighbourhood.*A successful 13th test flight for New ShepardBlue Origin has successfully completed its13th and latest test flight of its New Shepard spacecraft which will eventually carry tourists to the edge of space.*New top-secret satellite ground station begins operationsA new highly classified Satellite Ground Station for the Wideband Global Satellite Communications system has now gone operational near Geraldton in Western Australia.*The Science ReportSmartphone abuse linked to suicidal behaviour in teens.Trying to save the endangered sawfish.The new solar panel design which could increase light absorption by 125%.Purr-fecting the art of bonding with cats.Skeptics guide to Northern Territory politics.Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show.NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show.For a great VPN deal visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/spaceFor more SpaceTime visit https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly).For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotesGet immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple 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/spacetimeEmail: 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-daily
