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S27E136-138 Plus: Magnetars' Merging Mysteries, Voyager 1's Light Day Milestone, and Australia's Satellite Setback
SpaceTime Series 27 Episodes 136, 137, and 138w/c November 11, 2024Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast.SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 136*Discovering the origins of MagnetarsA new study suggests that highly magnetic neutron stars known as magnetars are born out of stellar mergers rather than single star supernova events.*Voyager 1 about to reach a light day from EarthNASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft is about to become the first man made object to travel more than a light day from Earth, that’s a distance of around 26 billion kilometres.*A vital military satellite defence system axed by CanberraThe Australian government has just axed a crucial seven-billion-dollar satellite defence project.*The Science ReportPeople using private jets generate 500 times more CO2 in a year than the average person.22 pesticides consistently linked with the incidence of prostate cancer.Humans not the only species that deliberately consumes alcohol.Skeptics guide to Cell phones and brain cancer -- againSpaceTime Series 27 Episode 137*Earth was once a giant slushyA new study has found that planet Earth went through a global slushy period.*The Martian moon Phobos eclipses the SunScientists working with NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover have just experienced a rare Phobos eclipse of the Sun.*SpaceX Dragon used to boost space station into higher orbitNASA have used a SpaceX Dragon cargo ship to boost the International Space Station up into a higher orbit for the first time.*The Science ReportEl Niño not climate change found to be the primary cause of last year’s spike in global temperatures.Scientists discover a 161 million years old giant tadpole in South America.Music from the most popular songs have become simpler less complex since 1950.Alex on Tech: cell phone sales drop globallySpaceTime Series 27 Episode 138*Discovery of the outer solar system’s magnetic fieldScientists have discovered an ancient magnetic field at the outer edge of the solar system.*Southern Launch gets the green light for orbital missions from South AustraliaSouthern Launch has finally been granted Federal and State government approval for its Whalers Way Orbital Launch Complex.*Axiom unveils new lunar spacesuits for NASAAxiom Space has revealed the new lunar space suits NASA’s Artemis Three crew will be using when they walk on the Moon in September 2026.*The Science ReportWeather systems driving much of southern Australia's rainfall have declined over recent decades.Scientists find genetic links to Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Parkinson’s Disease.Taming wild elephant calves increases their stress which has implications for their physical health.Skeptics guide to Robin Hood’s ghost.https://spacetimewithstuartgary.comhttps://www.bitesz.com/show/spacetime/ This week’s guests include:Glen Nagle from NASA’s Deep Space Communications Network complex near CanberraPrincipal investigator Ghada Alsaleh from Oxford’s Space Innovation Lab.Former NASA chief scientist James GreenVincent Gauthier, and Declan Moran, also from Oxford’s Space Innovation Lab.Axiom space Axpless manager Tammy RadfordAxiom space EVA deputy project manager Russell RaltonAxiom space AXPOS manager Michelle SteinAxiom space AX 2 commander Peggy WhitsonAxiom space AXPLESS Thermal loop lead Sarah LucarioAxiom space Sewing tech Zach PaughAxiom space AXPLESS deputy manager Christopher Jackson And our regular guests:Alex Zaharov-Reutt from www.techadvice.lifeTim Mendham from Australian Skeptics 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ www.bitesz.com/nordvpn . The discount and bonuses are incredible! And it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌
