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Solving the mystery of what came first? - SpaceTime with Stuart Gary S21E02-03 Patreon Edition
Hi Patrons...here's your special double episode version of SpaceTime. I trust you're enjoying the new format...and having episodes before anyone else. This episode includes bonus interview content as well...and of course it's commercial free.Enjoy!StuartStream on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly).SpaceTime 20180105 Series 21 Episode 02 *Solving the mystery of what came first?Astronomers may be a step closer to solving one of the greatest mysteries in astrophysics – which came first the galaxy – or the supermassive black hole at its centre. The problem is do galaxies form first from the accumulation of stars, globular clusters, and molecular gas and dust clouds -- with densities at the galactic centre eventually becoming so high it forms a black hole.*Supermassive black hole stellar factory Astronomers have discovered 11 newly formed infant protostars within three light years of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy. Black holes generate powerful gravitational tidal forces and intense ultraviolet and X-ray radiation – environments far more conducive to destroying stars rather than creating them.*Mars may not be as dry as it seemsA new study suggests water on Mars is being absorbed by the red planet’s rocks like a sponge. The findings reported in the journal Nature suggest that Martian basalt rocks can hold up to 25 percent more water than similar basalts on Earth.*SpaceX to launch Falcon Heavy shortlyAfter more than 12 years of planning and development Space X is finally getting ready to fly its new Falcon Heavy launch vehicle. The 70-metre-tall reusable rocket is based around three Falcon 9 common booster core stages -- mounted side by side in a similar fashion to the Delta 4 heavy -- from which it will take the title as the world’s most powerful operational launch vehicle. SpaceTime 20180110 Series 21 Episode 03*Black holes control star formation in galaxiesAstronomers have discovered a close correlation between the mass of a galaxy’s central black hole and how quickly that galaxy shunts down star formation. Young galaxies blaze with bright new stars forming at a rapid rate, but star formation eventually shuts down or quenches as galaxies evolves.*The Advanced Aviation Threat Identification Program Space NutsThe United States military has confirmed the existence of a modern day version of project Blue Book. Project blue book was a program run by the US Air Force during the 1960s to deal with reports of flying saucers and other Unidentified Flying Objects.*The Science ReportOver a quarter of the world's landmass to become significantly drier because of global warming.The new study that’s found that bad people really do winWarnings that energy drinks and junk food might have unique risks for teenagers.Discovery of a strange new species of semi-aquatic theropod dinosaur related to Velociraptor.Storytelling was used in ancient times to promote cooperation in hunter-gatherer communities.The Skeptics guide to ghosts 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 etcRSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4642443.rssHelp 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-list
