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19 years on Australian Public Radio (as StarStuff), 8 years of podcasting and counting. We have a lot of content to share with you. Recognized worldwide by our listeners and industry experts as one of the best and most thoroughly researched programs on Astronomy, Space, and Science News. Hosted by Stuart Gary, a veteran radio science reporter, broadcaster and now podcaster. Keep up-to-date and learn something new with every episode. New episodes weekly. Three new episodes are published on Mo ...
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Superflare Warnings, Binary Stars at the Galactic Core, and Lucy's Close Earth Flyby: S27E156
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 156 Superflares: A Century-Long Threat? A new study warns of the potential for our Sun to unleash superflares, with the threat estimated at once per century. These massive eruptions could engulf the Earth, challenging our understanding of solar behaviour. Evidence from other sun-like stars suggests that such violent sola…
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 155 *Discovery of a New Class of Cosmic X-Ray Astronomers have identified a new class of cosmic X-ray source, potentially originating from a novel type of nova event. The study, published in the Astrophysical Journal Letters, reveals 29 unusual objects in the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds. These objects displayed une…
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Discovering the Moon's True Age, Perseverance's Ascent, and the Enigma of Pink Sands: S27E154
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 154 *The Moon's Age: A New Perspective New research suggests the Moon may be much older than previously believed. Evidence indicates the Moon's crust underwent extensive remelting around 4.35 billion years ago, obscuring its true age. This study proposes the Moon could be as old as 4.53 billion years, challenging past es…
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Martian Mineral Mysteries, Australia's Spaceport Setback, and Antimatter Breakthrough: S27E153
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 153 *The Mysterious Origins of Martian Minerals A new study suggests that some Martian minerals may have formed in liquid carbon dioxide rather than water. While traditional views link Mars' dry river channels to past water presence, this research indicates that under ancient Martian conditions, liquid CO2 could have bee…
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 152 *Martian Dust Storms: A New Understanding A groundbreaking study reveals the triggers behind Mars' infamous planet-wide dust storms. Researchers from the University of Colorado Boulder suggest that relatively warm and sunny days could initiate these massive storms. Presented at the American Geophysical Union's 2024 m…
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Moon's Circular Mystery, Gravitational Wave Revelations, and Mars Helicopter's Investigation: S27E151
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 151 *A New Perspective on the Moon's Aitken Basin Recent observations of the Moon's south pole reveal that the Aitken Basin crater is more circular than previously believed. This significant discovery challenges existing theories about its formation and has implications for future lunar missions, including NASA's Artemis…
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Venus' Uninhabitable Truth, Mars Rover's New Frontier, and Quantum Sensors in Space: S27E150
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 150 *Venus: A Lifeless World New research has debunked the long-standing theory that Venusmight have once been habitable. Despite being Earth's sister planet, a study of its atmospheric chemistry reveals that Venus has always been too dry to support oceans, making it an inhospitable world throughout its history. These fi…
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 149 *Did Earth's Oceans Come from Comets? New research suggests that Earth's oceans may have originated from comets, reigniting the debate about the origins of Earth's water. Recent observations of Comet 67P reveal a similar molecular signature to Earth's oceans, challenging previous findings and suggesting Jupiter famil…
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 148 *Another Delay for NASA's Artemis Moon Mission NASA has announced a delay in the launch of its Artemis 2 manned Moon mission, now rescheduled for April 2026. Originally planned for September 2025, the delay is due to concerns about the Orion spacecraft's heat shield. This postponement also affects the timeline for Ar…
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 147 *A Cosmic Glimpse into the Universe's Past Astronomers have witnessed a rare supernova, 2023 UFX, offering insights into the early universe. This unusual stellar explosion involved a metal-poor red supergiant star, providing clues about the cosmic conditions when the universe began. The study, led by Michael Tucker f…
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 146 *Supernova's Potential to End the Dark Matter Search Astronomers are eagerly awaiting a nearby supernova that could finally solve the mystery of dark matter. A new study suggests that axions, hypothetical particles, could be discovered within seconds of a supernova's gamma-ray burst. The Fermi Gamma Ray Space Telesco…
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 145 *Unveiling the Mysteries of Uranus and Neptune A new study reveals that Uranus and Neptune, the ice giants of our solar system, may have layered interiors composed of water, methane, and ammonia, similar to oil and water that do not mix. This discovery could explain their unique magnetic fields, previously a mystery …
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 144 *Young Exoplanet Challenges Planet Formation Theories Astronomers have discovered an exoplanet, Taade 1b, that is just 3 million years old, challenging our current understanding of the speed at which planets form. This young planet, orbiting its star every seven Earth days, offers a unique glimpse into the early stag…
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