S03E187: Betelgeuse’s Stellar Sidekick, Mars Rover’s Rocky Road, and Cosmic Radio Riddles

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Astronomy Daily - The Podcast: S03E187

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Highlights:

- Betelgeuse's Mysterious Behavior: Explore the latest theory about Betelgeuse, the enigmatic red supergiant star. Scientists suspect it might have a companion, affectionately dubbed "Beetle Buddy," which could explain its recent dimming and brightening. Could this cosmic giant be hiding secrets about its future supernova potential?

- Mars Rover's Ascent : Get the latest updates from Mars, where NASA's Perseverance rover is navigating the challenging terrain of the Jezero Crater rim. Discover its scientific endeavors, including capturing stunning images of Mars' moons and studying Martian rocks for clues about the planet's geological history.

- Unusual Cosmic Radio Signal: Delve into the mystery of a newly discovered cosmic radio pulse, ASCAP J1935+2148, with an unprecedented cycle of nearly an hour. What could be causing this bizarre behavior, and how might it challenge our understanding of neutron stars and white dwarfs?

- NASA's Future Challenges: A recent report highlights critical issues facing NASA, from outdated infrastructure to budget mismatches. Explore the recommendations for rebalancing priorities and the tough decisions that lie ahead for the agency.

- James Webb Space Telescope's Discoveries: Uncover groundbreaking observations of ancient quasars by the James Webb Space Telescope. These findings challenge our current models of black hole growth and galaxy formation, revealing surprisingly lonely supermassive black holes in the early universe.

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