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The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep463: Dante Lauretta describes how upon reaching asteroid Bennu the team found a hazardous rocky surface instead of expected sand, detailing the difficulty selecting the Nightingale landing site where the spacecraft sank into fluid-like material, coll

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 14:03


Dante Lauretta describes how upon reaching asteroid Bennu the team found a hazardous rocky surface instead of expected sand, detailing the difficulty selecting the Nightingale landing site where the spacecraft sank into fluid-like material, collecting so much the container began leaking.R

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep463: Professor Dante Lauretta discusses his book The Asteroid Hunter and his early career at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, recalling how mentor Mike Drake and Lockheed Martin recruited him in 2004 for a daring asteroid

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2026 9:22


Professor Dante Lauretta discusses his book The Asteroid Hunter and his early career at the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, recalling how mentor Mike Drake and Lockheed Martin recruited him in 2004 for a daring asteroid sample return mission despite early rejections.

The John Batchelor Show
S8 Ep456: Bob Zimmerman covers ESA's fast-tracked Apophis asteroid mission, a commercial attempt to rescue a NASA telescope, and the contrasting regulatory environments of the UK and New Zealand for space launches.

The John Batchelor Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2026 7:45


Bob Zimmerman covers ESA's fast-tracked Apophis asteroid mission, a commercial attempt to rescue a NASAtelescope, and the contrasting regulatory environments of the UK and New Zealand for space launches.

Travelers In The Night
886-Aviation&Space Weather

Travelers In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2026 2:01


The Earth's atmosphere does a good job of protecting humanity from space weather, however, occasionally a major event does break through our shield and gets our attention. Tree rings and ice cores have recorded past space weather events thousands of time larger than which have occurred in the modern age. investing in research seems wise.

Physics World Weekly Podcast
Asteroid deflection: why we need to get it right the first time

Physics World Weekly Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 22:14 Transcription Available


Science fiction became science fact in 2022 when NASA's DART mission took the first steps towards creating a planetary defence system that could someday protect Earth from a catastrophic asteroid collision. However, much more work on asteroid deflection is needed from the latest generation of researchers – including Rahil Makadia, who has just completed a PhD in aerospace engineering at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In this episode of the Physics World Weekly podcast, Makadia talks about his work on how we could deflect asteroids away from Earth. We also chat about the potential threats posed by near-Earth asteroids – from shattered windows to global destruction. Makadia's stresses the importance of getting a deflection right the first time, because his calculations reveal that a poorly deflected asteroid could return to Earth someday. In November, he published a paper that explored how a bad deflection could send an asteroid into a “keyhole” that guarantees its return. But it is not all gloom and doom, Makadia points out that our current understanding of near-Earth asteroids suggests that no major collision will occur for at least 100 years. So even if there is a threat on the horizon, we have lots of time to develop deflection strategies and technologies.

Der Rest ist Geschichte
Artensterben - "Der Mensch ist eine gigantische Katastrophe"

Der Rest ist Geschichte

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2026 44:45


Artensterben gibt es, seit es Arten gibt. Doch seit der Mensch die Erde dominiert, hat es sich rasant beschleunigt. Einst hat ein Asteroid die Dinosaurier ausgelöscht – heute „sind wir der Asteroid“, sagen Forscher. Tran, Anh

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast
A Star Wars Show: Mandalorian and Grogu Super Bowl Fail

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 15:02 Transcription Available


This week from a galaxy far, far away with Jon Justice.- How the new Mando/Grogu SB promo has divided fans once again - Listener Feedback SUPPORT JON JUSTICE AND PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE EMBARK, SPACE OPERA SERIESAn exciting mix of Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Ready Player One and the sci-fi adventures of the 70's - 2000'sEMBARK: Book 1 and EMBARK: Treasure in Darkness (Book 2) EMBARK: The Vanishing War (Book 3) Gahan Corbijn and the Asteroid of Misfortune, The Rocket Queen (Book 5) Fear the Dangerous Night (Book 6) are available now in ebook, paperback, audiobook and free on Kindle Unlimited!EMBARK Battle Planet (Book 7) is now available!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LLFZYEmail: TalkShowNerd@gmail.com@X @JonJusticeInstagram TheJonJusticeFacebook Jon Justice

Depeche Mode: The Podcast
Depeche Mode: the podcast - NIN does DM, Answering your emails

Depeche Mode: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 15:01 Transcription Available


This week in the world we live in and life in general w/ host Jon Justice - NIN performs a snippet of Stripped on tour - Listener feedbackSUPPORT JON JUSTICE BY PICKING UP YOUR COPY OF THE EMBARK, THE SCIENCE FICTION SERIES WRITTEN BY JON JUSTICEAn exciting mix of Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Ready Player One and the sci-fi adventures of the 70's - 1990'sEMBARK: Book 1 and EMBARK: Treasure in Darkness (Book 2) EMBARK: The Vanishing War (Book 3) Gahan Corbijn and the Asteroid of Misfortune, The Rocket Queen (Book 5) Fear the Dangerous Night (Book 6) are available now in ebook, paperback, audiobook and free on Kindle Unlimited!EMBARK Battle Planet (Book 7) is now available!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LLFZY0'S DEPECHE MODEhttps://youtu.be/Vt69FeFz-ko?si=xmqmYcxCZa4q9P_GLatest drink and chat with Rob Rohm https://youtu.be/rXs7iZX1tfUEmail: TalkShowNerd@gmail.com@X @JonJusticeInstagram TheJonJusticeFacebook Jon Justice

Travelers In The Night
375E-410-Extraterrestrial Whales

Travelers In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2026 2:01


In an area which is about 1/400th of the entire sky, the NASA Kepler spacecraft has discovered 30 Earth like planets which are likely to have liquid water on their surfaces orbiting distant stars. These planets are likely to represent a tiny sample of the habitable planets which exist in the Milky Way. In spite of our efforts to find them, the question remains where are the alien civilizations? In a recent talk given at the Division of Planetary Sciences meeting Dr. Alan Stern of the Southwest Research Institute suggests that perhaps the majority of worlds with biology and intelligent civilizations exist on interior water ocean worlds where their existence is hidden by the thick layers of rock and ice which separate them from the hostile vacuum of space. We know that in our solar system alone the moon of Jupiter Europa, Saturn's moon Enceladus, and perhaps several other small worlds are likely to have oceans of nutrient rich liquid water covered by a thick layer of rock and ice. We also know that Whales and Dolphins have larger brains than humans, communicate with each other, and exhibit other forms of intelligence. Advanced civilizations existing in ice covered seas may know little of the greater Universe, may find it difficult to consider transporting enough water to travel beyond their worlds, and may not think that it is possible to communicate with others of their kind who are similarly hidden under miles and miles of radiation absorbing ice and rock.

Travelers In The Night
885-Dark Sky Network

Travelers In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 2:01


Around the world those who value the natural night sky are evaluating the effects of light pollution. In addition to impairing astronomy and star gazing the past 100 years of increasing light pollution is proving to be harmful to human health and the natural world upon which we all depend. The purpose of the Dark Sky Network is monitor and facilitate the mitigation of the harmful effects of light pollution.

Sternzeit - Deutschlandfunk
Proben aus dem All - Der Asteroid mit den Zutaten für das Leben

Sternzeit - Deutschlandfunk

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2026 2:32


Einer charmanten Theorie zufolge ist das Leben auf der Erde buchstäblich vom Himmel gefallen: Demnach haben einst einschlagende Meteoriten die chemischen Stoffe angeliefert, aus denen sich dann Leben gebildet hat. Neue Analysen stützen diese Idee. Lorenzen, Dirk www.deutschlandfunk.de, Sternzeit

Walkabout the Galaxy
Planetary Nebulae and Active Asteroids Get a Closer Look

Walkabout the Galaxy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 41:10


There's always been a fuzzy line between asteroids and comets, and new observations of asteroids in the vicinity of Jupiter provide a hint to the origin of the mysterious active asteroids that look like asteroids but act like comets. Elsewhere in the galaxy, the famous ring nebula gets a new spectral image that shows the presence of band of iron. Could it be the remnants of a planet like Earth or Mercury that was vaporized when the nebular formed? Tune in for our take on this, space news, trivia and much more.

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast
STAR WARS: Cancelled Lucas project revived? Galaxy's Edge Changes Update.

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 24:50 Transcription Available


This week from a galaxy far, far away with Jon Justice.- Cancelled Lucas project revived- Galaxy's Edge Changes Update.- Listener Feedback SUPPORT JON JUSTICE AND PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE EMBARK, SPACE OPERA SERIESAn exciting mix of Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Ready Player One and the sci-fi adventures of the 70's - 2000'sEMBARK: Book 1 and EMBARK: Treasure in Darkness (Book 2) EMBARK: The Vanishing War (Book 3) Gahan Corbijn and the Asteroid of Misfortune, The Rocket Queen (Book 5) Fear the Dangerous Night (Book 6) are available now in ebook, paperback, audiobook and free on Kindle Unlimited!EMBARK Battle Planet (Book 7) is now available!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LLFZYEmail: TalkShowNerd@gmail.com@X @JonJusticeInstagram TheJonJusticeFacebook Jon JusticeJoin the mailing list! TalkShowNerd@gmail.com

Depeche Mode: The Podcast
Depeche Mode: the podcast - What is Martin up to and who is Sabino?

Depeche Mode: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2026 28:20 Transcription Available


This week in the world we live in and life in general w/ host Jon Justice - The week in DM - Martin photographed with well know mixer producer- Listener feedbackSUPPORT JON JUSTICE BY PICKING UP YOUR COPY OF THE EMBARK, THE SCIENCE FICTION SERIES WRITTEN BY JON JUSTICEAn exciting mix of Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Ready Player One and the sci-fi adventures of the 70's - 1990'sEMBARK: Book 1 and EMBARK: Treasure in Darkness (Book 2) EMBARK: The Vanishing War (Book 3) Gahan Corbijn and the Asteroid of Misfortune, The Rocket Queen (Book 5) Fear the Dangerous Night (Book 6) are available now in ebook, paperback, audiobook and free on Kindle Unlimited!EMBARK Battle Planet (Book 7) is now available!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LLFZY50'S DEPECHE MODEhttps://youtu.be/Vt69FeFz-ko?si=xmqmYcxCZa4q9P_GLatest drink and chat with Rob Rohm https://youtu.be/rXs7iZX1tfUEmail: TalkShowNerd@gmail.com@X @JonJusticeInstagram TheJonJusticeFacebook Jon Justice

In The Scene: Indie Arcade Wave
The Story of Alan 1, Games, Inspiration, and History with James Anderson | Ep 182

In The Scene: Indie Arcade Wave

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2026 32:12


Eh, Yo! This week we are diving in to Alan 1. We have James Anderson the CEO of Alan 1 speaking with us today to cover everything Alan 1. We spoke with James about everything that Alan 1 is working on from Avian Knights, Atari Recharged games (Asteroids, Missile Command, Yars, Breakout, and more), Soda Slam (Dr. Pepper and Liquid Death), Mechanical Pong table (Home use and commercial versions) boards, parts for vector monitors, and more. Alan 1 is becoming a great force for the indie arcade space and I cant wait to see what the future holds. If you want to attend the MLeS event for this year we will see you at the Alan 1 booth in Las Vegas at Amusement Expo.If you like what we are doing here at Indie Arcade Wave don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. It means the world to us and will help the wave grow, so we can ride it together.If you are looking to buy new or used Stern pinballs, Food Fight Frenzy, Ice Cold Beer Remakes, Claw Machines, or Indie Arcade Games email me at Indiearcadewave@gmail.com.Indie Arcade WavePinballs: https://compulsivepinball.com/Website: https://www.indiearcadewave.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/c/IndieArcadeWaveTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@indiearcadewaveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiearcadewave/Twitter: https://twitter.com/indiearcadewaveDiscord: https://discord.gg/6GntJQN Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6dFWBTnIroJdBla3hi9SAK Bitchute: https://www.bitchute.com/channel/RckLgQBWwOAS/ Odyssey: https://odysee.com/@IndieArcadeWave:5Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-2032648Alan-1Website: https://alan-1.com/?aff=13Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alan1games/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083198127524

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
Earth's Water Origins and Io's Volcanic Secrets: Unveiling Tectonic Climate Drivers and Lunar Archives

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 23:28


In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore new insights into the origins of Earth's water, groundbreaking discoveries beneath the surface of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io, and how tectonic plate movements may have influenced Earth's climate throughout history.New Clues on Earth's Water OriginsA recent study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences reveals that asteroid and comet impacts could only account for a small fraction of Earth's water supply. By analyzing oxygen isotopes in lunar regolith collected during the Apollo missions, researchers found that the early Earth likely retained little to no water during its formative years. This challenges long-held beliefs and suggests that the majority of Earth's water must have originated from other sources, rather than being delivered by celestial bodies.Unprecedented Volcanic Activity on IoNASA's Juno spacecraft has captured remarkable data on Io, the most volcanically active body in our solar system. Observations from a December flyby revealed the most energetic eruption ever detected on Io, affecting a vast area of 65,000 square kilometers. The findings indicate that interconnected magma reservoirs beneath Io's surface are responsible for this extraordinary volcanic activity, providing new insights into the moon's geological dynamics and evolution.Tectonic Plates and Earth's ClimateA new study suggests that carbon released from shifting tectonic plates may have played a significant role in Earth's climatic transitions, rather than volcanic activity as previously thought. Researchers reconstructed carbon movements over the last 540 million years, providing evidence that carbon emissions from mid-ocean ridges were the primary drivers of climate shifts between ice ages and warmer periods. This research reshapes our understanding of past climate dynamics and offers valuable insights for future climate models.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesProceedings of the National Academy of SciencesJournal of Geophysical Research PlanetsCommunications Earth and EnvironmentBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Travelers In The Night
374E-408-Earth's Pet Rock

Travelers In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 2:01


On it's gravitational leash, Earth's pet space rock, 2016 HO3, accompanies us at a distance of between 38 and 100 times the Moon's distance from Earth as we both travel about the Sun. As this tiny asteroid orbits the Sun it spends about half of it's time inside the Earth's orbit where it moves faster and passes ahead of us and the other half of it's yearly path outside of our orbit which causes it to lag behind our home planet. Since it's discovery little has been known about Earth's pet space rock leaving some to speculate that perhaps it is an old rocket booster or other piece of space junk. To answer this question, Dr. Vishnu Reddy of the University of Arizona's Lunar and Planetary Laboratory headed up a team of astronomers who used the University of Arizona's Large Binocular Telescope and the Discovery Channel's Telescope to determine some of it's properties. This team of researchers found that 2016 HO3 is indeed a natural object about 100 to 300 feet in diameter, rotates about once every 28 minutes, and is made of material similar to meteorites which have landed on Earth. Our pet space rock, 2016 HO3, has apparently been in it's present relationship to Earth for a hundred years and is likely to remain so for hundreds of years to come. Even though 2016 HO3 is not gravitationally bound to the Earth, the combination of the Sun's and Earth's gravitational pulls keeps it relatively near making it easy to reach and thus is an ideal candidate for visits by human or robotic spacecraft.

Heart to Heart Nurses
The Overlooked Link Between LDL-C and Diabetes

Heart to Heart Nurses

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2026 21:39


What can we be doing to reduce LDL-C to decrease the risk for cardiovascular disease, particularly in our patients with diabetes? Learn from Margo B. Minissian, PhD, RN, ACNP-BC, NEA-BC, FAAN about the role of high blood sugar in cardiovascular disease, effective strategies for lowering LDL-C, and the importance of early treatment.Related Resources:PCNA Lipid Resources for Providers and PatientsPCNA Diabetes Resources for Providers and Patients2018 AHA/ACC Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol2019 ACC/AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular DiseaseIVUS Regression Trials: REVERSAL (2004), ASTEROID (2006); SATURN (2011); GLAGOV (2016); PRECISE-IVUS(2015); JAPAN-ACS (2009)COURAGE trialVESALIUS-CV trialPleiotropic effects of statinsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Astronomy Cast
Ep. 780: When Asteroids & Comets Attack!

Astronomy Cast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 32:49


Astronomy Cast Ep. 780: When Asteroids & Comets Attack! By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jan 26, 2026. We live in a cosmic shooting gallery. It's not a matter of "if" but "when"! Dinosaurs, blah, blah, blah. You know the drill. But seriously, folks, it's raining rocks & ice out there! How seriously should we take it? What happens when a variety of different objects hit the Earth? Different kinds of objects affect Earth very differently when they impact. Let's discuss what makes an impactor more or less dangerous. This show is supported through people like you on Patreon.com/AstronomyCast In this episode, we'd like to thank: Burry Gowen, Eric Lee, Jeanette Wink, Michael Purcell, Andrew Poelstra, David, David Rossetter, Ed, Gerhard Schwarzer, Jason Kwong, Joe McTee, Sergey Manouilov, Siggi Kemmler, Sergio Sancevero

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
Astronomy Cast Ep. 780: When Asteroids & Comets Attack!

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 33:30


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIVunut4Dgk Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain ) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest ) Streamed live on Jan 26, 2026. We live in a cosmic shooting gallery. It's not a matter of "if" but "when"! Dinosaurs, blah, blah, blah. You know the drill. But seriously, folks, it's raining rocks & ice out there! How seriously should we take it? What happens when a variety of different objects hit the Earth? Different kinds of objects affect Earth very differently when they impact. Let's discuss what makes an impactor more or less dangerous.   This show is supported through people like you on Patreon.com/AstronomyCast  In this episode, we'd like to thank: Burry Gowen, Eric Lee, Jeanette Wink, Michael Purcell, Andrew Poelstra, David, David Rossetter, Ed, Gerhard Schwarzer, Jason Kwong, Joe McTee, Sergey Manouilov, Siggi Kemmler, Sergio Sancevero   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

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365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition
Ep. 780: When Asteroids & Comets Attack!

365 Days of Astronomy - Weekly Edition

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 54:31


Hosted by: Fraser Cain (@frasercain ) and Dr. Pamela L. Gay (@CosmoQuest ) Streamed live on Jan 26, 2026. We live in a cosmic shooting gallery. It's not a matter of “if” but “when”! Dinosaurs, blah, blah, blah. You know the drill. But seriously, folks, it's raining rocks & ice out there! How seriously should we take it? What happens when a variety of different objects hit the Earth? Different kinds of objects affect Earth very differently when they impact. Let's discuss what makes an impactor more or less dangerous.   This show is supported through people like you on Patreon.com/AstronomyCast  In this episode, we'd like to thank: Burry Gowen, Eric Lee, Jeanette Wink, Michael Purcell, Andrew Poelstra, David, David Rossetter, Ed, Gerhard Schwarzer, Jason Kwong, Joe McTee, Sergey Manouilov, Siggi Kemmler, Sergio Sancevero

Travelers In The Night
884-Turkeys and Asteroids

Travelers In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 2:01


Since in its early history the Earth's surface was hot and lifeless it is likely that asteroids formed in the same era as Bennu delivered the raw materials for life when they impacted our home planet long ago

The Science Show -  Separate stories podcast
Asteroids brought building blocks of life to Earth?

The Science Show - Separate stories podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2026 7:30


Samples of asteroids contain a range of organic molecules. Do asteroids raining down on Earth explain how life started on Earth?

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast
Runaway Black Hole Confirmed, Mercury Still Active & 2032 Moon Impact Risk

Astronomy Daily - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 20:16 Transcription Available


Join hosts Anna and Avery for an exciting journey through today's most compelling space stories. We explore Mercury's surprising geological activity, NASA's TESS satellite recovery, a frigid Earth-like exoplanet discovery, an accelerated ISS crew launch, runaway black holes tearing through space, and the scientific opportunities of a potential lunar asteroid impact in 2032.### Episode Highlights**Mercury's Hidden Activity**New research reveals that Mercury, long considered geologically dead, is still actively losing volatile materials from its interior. Using AI analysis of 100,000 MESSENGER images, scientists have mapped 400 bright slope streaks that indicate ongoing geological processes. The BepiColombo mission will provide unprecedented new data when it arrives at Mercury.**TESS Satellite Recovery**NASA's planet-hunting TESS satellite recently entered safe mode after a command error caused solar panel misalignment. The spacecraft successfully recovered, demonstrating the importance of built-in safeguards. NASA is reviewing procedures to prevent future incidents.**Ice-Cold Earth Twin**Astronomers have discovered HD 137010 b, an Earth-like exoplanet 146 light-years away that could be as cold as minus 90°F. Despite frigid temperatures, it orbits within its star's habitable zone, offering insights into the diversity of potentially habitable worlds.**Crew-12 Launch Advanced**SpaceX and NASA have moved up the Crew-12 launch to February 11, four days earlier than planned, to provide relief for the three-person skeleton crew managing the ISS after the first-ever medical evacuation from the station.**Runaway Black Holes Confirmed**The James Webb Space Telescope has confirmed the first runaway supermassive black hole, ejected from its galaxy and leaving a 200,000 light-year trail of newborn stars. Traveling at 1,600 km/s, this discovery validates 50-year-old theoretical predictions.**Moon Impact Opportunity**Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 4% chance of striking the Moon on December 22, 2032. While posing risks to satellites and Earth, such an impact would provide unprecedented scientific data on lunar geology, create spectacular meteor displays, and deliver free lunar samples to Earth.### Featured Stories1. **Mercury Still Geologically Active** - University of Bern researchers discover 400 bright streaks indicating ongoing volatile loss (Source: Space Daily)2. **TESS Satellite Command Error** - NASA's exoplanet hunter recovers from safe mode after solar panel misalignment (Source: Daily Galaxy)3. **Frigid Earth-Like Planet Discovery** - HD 137010 b joins the search for Earth's twin despite extreme cold (Source: Daily Galaxy)4. **ISS Crew-12 Launch Moved Up** - February 11 launch provides relief after historic medical evacuation (Source: Space.com)5. **First Confirmed Runaway Black Hole** - JWST observations validate theoretical predictions with stunning stellar trail (Source: Phys.org/Science Sources)6. **Asteroid 2024 YR4 Lunar Impact** - 4% chance creates scientific opportunity and satellite risk in 2032 (Source: Universe Today)### HostsAnna and Avery### Links & Resources- Website: astronomydaily.io- Social Media: @AstroDailyPod (X, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)- Subscribe for daily space news and updatesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.Sponsor Details:Ensure your online privacy by using NordVPN. To get our special listener deal and save a lot of money, visit www.bitesz.com/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Become a supporter of Astronomy Daily by joining our Supporters Club. Commercial free episodes daily are only a click way... Click HereThis episode includes AI-generated content.

Depeche Mode: The Podcast
Depeche Mode: the podcast - We're going backwards

Depeche Mode: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2026 33:54 Transcription Available


This week in the world we live in and life in general w/ host Jon Justice - The week in DM - Listener feedback- Song commentary SUPPORT JON JUSTICE BY PICKING UP YOUR COPY OF THE EMBARK, THE SCIENCE FICTION SERIES WRITTEN BY JON JUSTICEAn exciting mix of Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Ready Player One and the sci-fi adventures of the 70's - 1990'sEMBARK: Book 1 and EMBARK: Treasure in Darkness (Book 2) EMBARK: The Vanishing War (Book 3) Gahan Corbijn and the Asteroid of Misfortune, The Rocket Queen (Book 5) Fear the Dangerous Night (Book 6) are available now in ebook, paperback, audiobook and free on Kindle Unlimited!EMBARK Battle Planet (Book 7) is now available!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LLFZY50'S DEPECHE MODEhttps://youtu.be/Vt69FeFz-ko?si=xmqmYcxCZa4q9P_GLatest drink and chat with Rob Rohm https://youtu.be/rXs7iZX1tfUEmail: TalkShowNerd@gmail.com@X @JonJusticeInstagram TheJonJusticeFacebook Jon Justice

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News
Solar Storms and Lunar Returns: The Artemis 2 Mission and Earth's Record-Breaking Solar Flare

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary | Astronomy, Space & Science News

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 26:31 Transcription Available


Sponsor Link:This episode is brought to you with thanks to Squarespace. Bring your stories to life with Squarespace, the easiest way to create an exceptional website, blog, portfolio, or online store. To take up our great offer and help support the show, just visit www.squarespace.com/spacetime or use the Promo Code SPACETIME at checkout.SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Gary - Series 29 Episode 11In this episode of SpaceTime, we dive into the latest astronomical events, including a record-setting solar storm impacting Earth, the historic Artemis 2 mission preparing to return astronauts to the Moon, and groundbreaking evidence confirming an ancient asteroid impact in the North Sea.Record-Breaking Solar Storm Strikes EarthPlanet Earth has recently experienced a massive geomagnetic storm triggered by an X1.9 class solar flare, followed by a coronal mass ejection. This event produced stunning auroras, visible as far north as Sydney and Brisbane. We discuss how such solar storms can affect technology on Earth and in space, including potential disruptions to communications and navigation systems, as well as the impact on satellites in low Earth orbit.Artemis 2: A Historic Return to the MoonNASA's Artemis 2 mission is gearing up to send astronauts back to the Moon for the first time in over 50 years. The crew will embark on a 10-day journey, orbiting the Moon and traveling further than any humans have before. We explore the mission's objectives, including testing spacecraft systems, practicing docking procedures, and conducting deep space science experiments, all while preparing for future lunar landings.Proof of an Ancient Asteroid ImpactA decades-long debate over the origins of the Silverpit Crater in the North Sea has been resolved with new evidence confirming it was formed by an asteroid impact 43 to 46 million years ago. Utilizing seismic imaging and microscopic analysis, researchers have established this crater as a significant impact site, shedding light on the history of asteroid collisions on Earth and their implications for our planet's geological evolution.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesNature CommunicationsNASA ReportsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.(00:00:00) Record solar storm strikes Earth(00:12:30) Artemis 2 mission prepares to send astronauts back to the Moon(00:25:00) Evidence confirms asteroid impact in the North Sea(00:35:15) New insights into Earth's climate from ancient geological events.

Travelers In The Night
373E-407-Plant Companionship

Travelers In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2026 2:01


On Earth, human life is enabled by plants which provide us with calories, vitamins, fuel, medicines, and oxygen to breathe. In addition, recent scientific studies indicate that plant cultivation reduces anxiety and depression and has a positive influence on diabetes, heart disease, obesity, and longevity. Perhaps this is the reason that 80% of the cultivated plant species on planet Earth are not used for any food related purpose. On long duration space missions astronauts live in close quarters isolated from the natural world where the basic activities like eating, sleeping, and attending to bodily functions are difficult and stress producing. Recent research conducted on the International Space Station suggests that space gardening helps astronauts to cope with the sterile space craft interior, allows them to combat boredom, as well as some of the other negative psychological effects of their long period of confinement. Specific examples of International Space Station gardens include astronaut Scott Kelly's first zinnia to bloom in space and astronaut Peggy Whitson's small crop of space soybeans. For many thousands of years people making long journeys have taken plants for food and recreation with them. It is likely that when humans travel to Mars they will continue this practice. The plants that Mars explorers take with them will provide a source of fresh fruits and vegetables , fresh air to breathe, and perhaps a psychological benefit that is crucial to the success of their mission.

Wormwood Asteroid Prophecy
A Whole New End Time Revelation About the Beast System

Wormwood Asteroid Prophecy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 55:01


Links:Asteroid: https://wormwoodasteroid.com/what-3i-atlas-taught-us-as-doomsday-asteroid-apophis-locks-in-a-2029-earth-encounter/https://wormwoodasteroid.com/interstellar-comet-3i-atlas-raises-new-questions-as-apophis-approaches-a-historic-close-pass/thomastaylorministries.orgwormwoodasteroid.comMusic: Strawberry Candy - (Space Desert (1 Hour) - Royalty Free 1 Hour Space Ambient Music For YouTube Videos | Free Download | Strawberry Candy | Free Background Music ).https://soundcloud.com/strawberry-candy-music/space-desert-1-hour-royalty-free-1-hour-space-ambient-music-for-youtube-videos-free-download Is the beast system of Revelation something still coming—or something already operating beneath the surface of global power?In this episode of Thomas Taylor Ministries, we walk carefully through Daniel 7, Revelation 13, and Revelation 17 to examine a provocative theory:What if the final beast system does not appear suddenly, but emerges through existing global institutions, activated by crisis?This teaching is not about fear.It is about discernment.We examine:What the Bible means by “beasts” as kingdoms and systems, not animalsHow Daniel's four beasts align with modern global powersWhy the final beast appears as a composite system, not a single nationThe role of crisis in consolidating global authorityThe meaning of the 10 kings and why they may be technocrats, not monarchsHow a revised United Nations–style global system could fit biblical prophecyWhy Scripture shows the beast rising first by consent, not forceHow deception—not suffering—is the greatest danger of the last daysWe also explore realistic global scenarios that could justify emergency world governance, including:Asteroid impact threatsGlobal or nuclear warEconomic collapseArtificial intelligence and centralized controlThroughout this teaching, Scripture remains the final authority.We test ideas against the Word of God—not headlines, not speculation.Mission Statement:Comprehensive teachings on the end times, but made simple.This episode is part of an ongoing study designed to help believers understand prophecy clearly, remain grounded in Christ, and avoid deception in the last days.If this teaching helps you:Like and subscribeShare it with others who want biblical clarityLeave a comment and test the theory with ScriptureSupport the ministry:

Bright Side
This Huge Asteroid Won't Destroy Earth - It's Headed for the Moon

Bright Side

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2026 11:59


A giant asteroid, roughly the size of a football field, was spotted hurtling through space — and for a moment, it looked like it could hit Earth. Astronomers scrambled to analyze its path, and the good news? Earth is safe. But the Moon… might not be so lucky. This video unpacks everything we know about asteroid 2024 YR4, its unpredictable future, and why scientists are keeping a very close eye on it. If you're into space drama, science updates, or cosmic near-misses, this one's for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Touch with iOS
405 - F1's Oscar Charge and the Vision Pro Retrocade

In Touch with iOS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2026 71:39


The latest In Touch With iOS with Dave is joined by Jill McKinley,Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, Marty Jencius, Guy Serle. The discussion spans the latest Vision Pro beta updates and immersive NBA experiences to rumors of new M5 MacBook Pros and significant leadership shifts at Apple. The team also tackles critical security news, including a major data breach at a manufacturing partner and new anti-phishing features from 1Password. The show notes are at InTouchwithiOS.com  Direct Link to Audio  Links to our Show Give us a review on Apple Podcasts! CLICK HERE we would really appreciate it! Click this link Buy me a Coffee to support the show we would really appreciate it. intouchwithios.com/coffee  Another way to support the show is to become a Patreon member patreon.com/intouchwithios Website: In Touch With iOS YouTube Channel In Touch with iOS Magazine on Flipboard Facebook Page BlueSky Mastodon X Instagram Threads Summary In episode 405 of In Touch With iOS, host Dave Ginsburg is joined by a full panel including Marty Jencius, Jill McKinley, Eric Bolden, Guy Serle, and Jeff Gamet to dissect the latest developments in the Apple ecosystem. The episode covers a wide range of topics from hardware shortages and software betas to major security breaches and executive transitions. The panel discusses the recent Vision Pro beta releases, noting that while the updates are relatively minor, they significantly improve connectivity with game controllers. Looking ahead, Apple Arcade is set to launch a "Retrocade" on February 5th, bringing 3D immersive versions of classics like Pac-Man, Space Invaders, and Asteroids to the headset. The team also reviews the recent immersive Lakers NBA game, sharing mixed feelings about the audio quality and app stability, but ultimately expressing excitement for the future of sports in VR. Current MacBook Pro stock is reportedly thinning, with wait times stretching into March. This has fueled speculation about an imminent release of M5 Pro and M5 Max models. The panel debates whether users should upgrade now or wait for the rumored M6, while also considering how NVIDIA's priority at TSMC for AI chips might be impacting Apple's supply chain. The discussion takes a serious turn regarding a massive 1TB data breach at Apple manufacturing partner Luxshare. The stolen data allegedly includes confidential product designs and engineering documents from 2019 through 2025, raising concerns about reverse engineering and hardware vulnerabilities. On the software side, 1Password has introduced a new anti-phishing feature that warns users when they attempt to paste passwords into suspicious websites. The panel also revisits Walmart's continued refusal to accept Apple Pay, noting that the retailer prefers its own "Walmart Pay" system to maintain control over customer purchase data. Apple TV+ continues to gain momentum with six Academy Award nominations for the film F1. The panel also previews upcoming content, including the March 27th premiere of For All Mankind Season 5, and discusses other popular series like Starfleet Academy and Monarch. A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to reports that John Ternus is being groomed as the next Apple CEO. Ternus has recently taken over management of the design teams, a move seen as a way to expose him to broader business operations before Tim Cook eventually retires. While some panelists express anxiety over a post-Cook era, others highlight Apple's history of strong succession planning. Topics and Links   In Touch With Vision Pro this week.  Apple Seeds Second Betas of watchOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3 to Developers visionOS 26.3 Beta 2 Release Notes   Apple Arcade Adding These Four Games in February for Vision Pro Dave, Marty, and Eric give thoughts viewing the Lakers Immersive game When and how to watch Lakers games in Apple Immersive format on Vision Pro What it's like to watch an NBA game courtside in Apple Vision Pro Beta this week. iOS 26.3 Beta 2 continues.  In Touch With Mac this week MacBook Pro Buyers Now Facing Up to a Two-Month Wait Ahead of New Models The Gmen show Episode 22 Other Topics Major data breach could expose Apple secrets Walmart Still Doesn't Accept Apple Pay in the U.S. in 2026, Here's Why Apple Tops 2025 Smartphone Market With 20% Share, 10% Growth Apple drops to 7th in U.S. patent rankings for 2025 as grants fall 11%, per report Apple tops the 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list—finishing No. 1 for the 19th year in a row News Apple's F1 Movie Nominated for Best Picture at 2026 Oscars Apple scores six Academy Award nominations Apple TV reveals first look at season five of hit space drama "For All Mankind" ChatGPT Atlas Gains Tab Groups, Auto Google/AI Search Switching 1Password Launches Anti-Phishing Warnings for Pasted Passwords Apple's John Ternus Takes Over Design in Latest CEO Succession Move Announcements Macstock 9 has wrapped for 2025. Attendees will receive a link for the session recordings when  they're ready in 30-45 days. If you missed Macstock we missed you! Why not purchase a digital pass to relive all the amazing presentations? Click the link below to purchase the digital pass. Macstock X has already been announced July 10,11,12, 2026 hopeful you all can join us.  Macstock IX Digital Pass Our Host Dave Ginsburg is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users and shares his wealth of knowledge of iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV and related technologies. Visit the YouTube channel https://youtube.com/intouchwithios follow him on Mastodon @daveg65, , BlueSky @daveg65  and the show @intouchwithios   Our Regular Contributors Jeff Gamet is a podcaster, technology blogger, artist, and author. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's managing editor, and Smile's TextExpander Evangelist. You can find him on Mastadon @jgamet Pixelfed @jgamet@pixelfed.social and Bluesky @jgamet.bsky.social‬ Podcasts The Context Machine Podcast  Retro Rewatch Retro Rewatch His YouTube channel https://youtube.com/jgamet Marty Jencius, Ph.D., is a professor of counselor education at Kent State University, where he researches, writes, and trains about using technology in teaching and mental health practice. His podcasts include Vision Pro Files, The Tech Savvy Professor and Circular Firing Squad Podcast. Find him at jencius@mastodon.social  https://thepodtalk.net  Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him by email at eabolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast.   Jill McKinley works in enterprise software, server administration, and IT A lifelong tech enthusiast, she started her career with Windows but is now an avid Apple fan. Beyond technology, she shares her insights on nature, faith, and personal growth through her podcasts—Buzz Blossom & Squeak, Start with Small Steps, and The Bible in Small Steps. Watch her content on YouTube at @startwithsmallsteps and follow her on X @schmern. Find all her work at http://jillfromthenorthwoods.com  Chuck Joiner is the host of MacVoices and hosts video podcasts with influential members of the Apple community. Make sure to visit macvoices.com and subscribe to his podcast. You can follow him on Twitter @chuckjoiner and join his MacVoices Facebook group. Guy Serle is one of the hosts of the new The Gmen Show along with GazMaz and email GMenshow@icloud.com  @MacParrot and @VertShark on X  Vertshark on YouTube, Google Voice +1 Area code  703-828-4677

Travelers In The Night

In the distant past things in our solar system were very much more wild and violent than they are today. 4.5 billion years ago a Mars sized object called Theia impacted Earth producing our Moon. Scientists are able research this event using the current chemical compositions of the Earth and Moon.

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Asteroid City States – Living in Mobile Habitats Powered by Resource Extraction (Narration Only)

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 30:55


Asteroid mines become mobile city-states. Explore how hollowed asteroids grow into sovereign habitats, economies, and civilizations.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurCheck out Mad Kings: https://nebula.tv/madkings?ref=isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Chronoengineering: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-chronoengineering-manipulating-time-as-technology

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur
Asteroid City States – Living in Mobile Habitats Powered by Resource Extraction

Science & Futurism with Isaac Arthur

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 31:19


Asteroid mines become mobile city-states. Explore how hollowed asteroids grow into sovereign habitats, economies, and civilizations.Get Nebula using my link for 50% off an annual subscription: https://go.nebula.tv/isaacarthurCheck out Mad Kings: https://nebula.tv/madkings?ref=isaacarthurWatch my exclusive video Chronoengineering: https://nebula.tv/videos/isaacarthur-chronoengineering-manipulating-time-as-technology

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast
STAR WARS: Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer / Mando & Grogu Recipe for Success?

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 20:30 Transcription Available


This week from a galaxy far, far away with Jon Justice.- Maul: Shadow Lord Trailer Drops.- Why Mando and Grogu is going to be a success. - Listener Feedback SUPPORT JON JUSTICE AND PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE EMBARK, SPACE OPERA SERIESAn exciting mix of Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Ready Player One and the sci-fi adventures of the 70's - 2000'sEMBARK: Book 1 and EMBARK: Treasure in Darkness (Book 2) EMBARK: The Vanishing War (Book 3) Gahan Corbijn and the Asteroid of Misfortune, The Rocket Queen (Book 5) Fear the Dangerous Night (Book 6) are available now in ebook, paperback, audiobook and free on Kindle Unlimited!EMBARK Battle Planet (Book 7) is now available!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LLFZYEmail: TalkShowNerd@gmail.com@X @JonJusticeInstagram TheJonJusticeFacebook Jon Justice

Depeche Mode: The Podcast
Depeche Mode: the podcast - Another New Track (Cover) Coming Soon

Depeche Mode: The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 22:22 Transcription Available


This week in the world we live in and life in general w/ host Jon Justice - DM to contribute new song in upcoming compilation- Listener feedbackSUPPORT JON JUSTICE BY PICKING UP YOUR COPY OF THE EMBARK, THE SCIENCE FICTION SERIES WRITTEN BY JON JUSTICEAn exciting mix of Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Ready Player One and the sci-fi adventures of the 70's - 1990'sEMBARK: Book 1 and EMBARK: Treasure in Darkness (Book 2) EMBARK: The Vanishing War (Book 3) Gahan Corbijn and the Asteroid of Misfortune, The Rocket Queen (Book 5) Fear the Dangerous Night (Book 6) are available now in ebook, paperback, audiobook and free on Kindle Unlimited!EMBARK Battle Planet (Book 7) is now available!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LLFZY50'S DEPECHE MODEhttps://youtu.be/Vt69FeFz-ko?si=xmqmYcxCZa4q9P_GLatest drink and chat with Rob Rohm https://youtu.be/rXs7iZX1tfUEmail: TalkShowNerd@gmail.com@X @JonJusticeInstagram TheJonJusticeFacebook Jon Justice

Name Is Critical
Episode 389: TTech 389 - Name Is Critical

Name Is Critical

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 66:57


TTech 389 - Name Is CriticalTrack Listing:1: Asteroid and Solid Structure - First of My Kind (Extended Mix) - Deep Space 2: Jordan Tilstone - Poltergeist (Extended Mix) - FSOE3: Grant Robertson - Speed of Thought (Extended Mix) - Fables4: Matt Robertson - Sunstruck (Extended Mix) - Vandit5: Full C0urse -One More Time (Extended Mix) - Redux Recordings6: Xijaro and Pitch - Yolo (Extended Mix) -  Subculture7: Factor B x Lostly - Echoes of a Past Life (Extended Mix) - Dreamstate8: Paul Miller - Pluckbraker (Extended Mix) - FSOE9: Gary Murray - Lost In The Ocean (Original Mix) - Alter Ego Records10: Izzy - Tacenda (Extended Mix) - AVA White11: Lax and Lokesh - Summit (Extended Mix) - Regenerate Records12: Iain Cross - Eternal Pulse (Original Mix) - AudioTechSoundcloud-@nameiscriticaliTunes- https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/name-is-critical-podcast/id972360965Facebook-Trance Technology www.facebook.com/groups/170457666300769/Name Is Critical -www.facebook.com/nameiscriticalInstagram-www.instagram.com/nameiscritical/Tik-Tokwww.tiktok.com/@nameiscritical

Travelers In The Night
372E-406-Close Ones

Travelers In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 2:01


In less than 24 hours, while observing with the Catalina Sky Survey's 60 inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon, Arizona , I discovered two 25 foot diameter space rocks that theoretically can pass less than a quarter of the Moon's distance from us. After I posted my discovery observations on the Minor Planet Center's Near Earth Object Confirmation page one of them received immediate attention, as an incoming object, and was tracked by observers at 14 different observatories around the world. Scientists at the Minor Planet Center used these data to calculate it's 926 day orbital path around the Sun, estimate it's size, and give it the name 2017 TH5. 36 hours after I first spotted 2017 TH5 streaking through the night sky it came to less than 60,000 miles from the surface of our planet traveling at 7.6 miles per second. 8 hours and 49 minutes later it passed less than half a lunar distance from the surface of our moon. If 2017 TH5 would have been on an impact trajectory with Earth humans would have had time to prepare for a spectacular light show. Approximately once every 5 years a tiny asteroid like 2017 TH5 enters our atmosphere exploding at an altitude about 3 times higher than airliners fly releasing the energy of about 5,000 tons of TNT. Asteroid hunters are well on our way towards being able to issue a warning to stay away from doors and windows should a small space rock be discovered to be on an impact trajectory with planet Earth.

RNZ: Morning Report
New asteroid named after Kiwi photographer

RNZ: Morning Report

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 3:59


An award-winning New Zealand photographer who's had an asteroid named after him for his work in space sustainability says it's a "tremendous thrill." Taranaki Whanganui reporter Robin Martin reports.

Space Nuts
Mars Oceans Unveiled, Spinning Asteroids & Crew Evacuations

Space Nuts

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 34:03 Transcription Available


Exploring Mars Oceans, Fastest Asteroids, and ISS EvacuationsIn this captivating episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson delve into the latest astronomical discoveries and intriguing space news. Join them as they explore new evidence suggesting that Mars once boasted vast oceans, the astonishing characteristics of the fastest spinning asteroid ever recorded, and the unprecedented evacuation of the International Space Station due to a medical issue.Episode Highlights:- Mars' Ancient Oceans: Andrew and Fred discuss groundbreaking research revealing that Mars may have once had oceans comparable in size to Earth's Arctic Ocean. They explore the implications of this discovery and what it means for the search for life on the Red Planet.- The Fastest Spinning Asteroid: The hosts introduce the asteroid 2025 MN45, which spins at an incredible rate of one rotation every 1 minute and 53 seconds. They discuss the significance of this finding and what it reveals about the asteroid's composition and history.- ISS Medical Evacuation: Andrew and Fred provide insights into the first-ever crew evacuation from the International Space Station, prompted by a medical issue. They discuss the implications of this event and the protocols in place for astronaut safety.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Travelers In The Night
882-David's Goliath PHA

Travelers In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 2:01


My Catalina Sky Survey teammate David Rankin was asteroid hunting in the evening twilight with our 60 inch telescope on Mt. Lemmon Arizona when he spotted an unknown object in the constellation of Lyra. The largest telescopes on Earth will likely track David's discovery until it becomes too faint to observe in 2027 and catch it again when it again becomes bright enough to track in 2050. Fortunately it is extremely unlikely that it will strike Earth when it again comes close to our home planet in 2052.

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast
STAR WARS: Star Wars Galaxy's Edge Brings In Original Trilogy

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 22:12 Transcription Available


This week from a galaxy far, far away with Jon Justice.- Disneyland ditches timeline themed Galaxy's Edge- Listener Feedback SUPPORT JON JUSTICE AND PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE EMBARK, SPACE OPERA SERIESAn exciting mix of Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Ready Player One and the sci-fi adventures of the 70's - 2000'sEMBARK: Book 1 and EMBARK: Treasure in Darkness (Book 2) EMBARK: The Vanishing War (Book 3) Gahan Corbijn and the Asteroid of Misfortune, The Rocket Queen (Book 5) Fear the Dangerous Night (Book 6) are available now in ebook, paperback, audiobook and free on Kindle Unlimited!EMBARK Battle Planet (Book 7) is now available!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LLFZYEmail: TalkShowNerd@gmail.com@X @JonJusticeInstagram TheJonJusticeFacebook Jon Justice

Walkabout the Galaxy
Crazy Spinners in the Asteroid Belt and S8 Tension

Walkabout the Galaxy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 46:21


The amazing discoveries from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have already started, and the astroquarks take a look at some close to home. Asteroids bigger than a city block spinning in fewer than 5 minutes are just the beginning, and will change our understanding of the collisional evolution of the asteroid belt. The astroquarks muse on the biggest questions in astronomy today, and one of those, the so-called "S8 Tension" has a possible solution with the help of dark matter and neutrinos. Join us for all that, space news, trivia, and more.

Hank Watson's Garage Hour podcast
11.21.25: Targa Tasmania (It's Back), Diesel Mechanic Pardoned (Right Thing), Brewery & Distillery Growing Pains (Because Trendy), Interesting Asteroid or Invading Aliens (Drinking w/ Aliens), + Burning Battery Walls & CA VS Drivers

Hank Watson's Garage Hour podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 58:59


So much show, show little time.  ...Still uploading episodes from 2025 - this one was close at hand.  It starts with a look at distilleries like Jim Beam and others which are having a hard time coping with market movement, and how it's an analog to brewery behavior in years past (including outfits now and gone like Manzanita, Butcher's, Ballast Point, Breckenridge and more), and then overrules it all with the potential alien invasion loaded up on an "asteroid" named 3I/Atlas (perhaps they like beer).  Curveballs continue with extra arms and prehensile tails, and then there's the tale of a mechanic from Normal, America, who has been pardoned for helping diesel truck owners avoid destructive government policies and parts.  Because racecar, the gearhead goons also noticed that the world famous Targa Tasmania was running - right now - and that's good news for drivers who like honest tarmac action and the go-fast community. Don't worry, we got lost too: Kalifornistan continues to make life hard for its citizens by driving refineries out of the state; and don't throw the baby out with the bath water: a good idea like storing cheap electricity in batteries shouldn't be ruined by a few bad batteries that got hung on a wall (and then caught fire).

Hank Watson's Garage Hour podcast
11.21.25 (MP3): Targa Tasmania (It's Back), Diesel Mechanic Pardoned (Right Thing), Brewery & Distillery Growing Pains (Because Trendy), Interesting Asteroid or Invading Aliens (Drinking w/ Aliens), + Burning Battery Walls & CA VS Drivers

Hank Watson's Garage Hour podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 58:59


So much show, show little time.  ...Still uploading episodes from 2025 - this one was close at hand.  It starts with a look at distilleries like Jim Beam and others which are having a hard time coping with market movement, and how it's an analog to brewery behavior in years past (including outfits now and gone like Manzanita, Butcher's, Ballast Point, Breckenridge and more), and then overrules it all with the potential alien invasion loaded up on an "asteroid" named 3I/Atlas (perhaps they like beer).  Curveballs continue with extra arms and prehensile tails, and then there's the tale of a mechanic from Normal, America, who has been pardoned for helping diesel truck owners avoid destructive government policies and parts.  Because racecar, the gearhead goons also noticed that the world famous Targa Tasmania was running - right now - and that's good news for drivers who like honest tarmac action and the go-fast community. Don't worry, we got lost too: Kalifornistan continues to make life hard for its citizens by driving refineries out of the state; and don't throw the baby out with the bath water: a good idea like storing cheap electricity in batteries shouldn't be ruined by a few bad batteries that got hung on a wall (and then caught fire).

Travelers In The Night
371E-405-Kiwi Nights

Travelers In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 2:01


New Zealand's 4.5 million people are concentrated in three major population centers which to various degrees suffer from the modern plague of light pollution. However, most of New Zealand's large rural areas and land reserves, covering an area as large as the UK, have unpolluted natural night skies. A completely unique place to experience New Zealand's natural night sky is the Aotea [ Ah - yoh - tee - ah]-Great Barrier Island International Dark Sky Sanctuary. It encompasses New Zealand's, 110 square mile, sixth largest island, which is located about 62 miles from central Auckland. It is easily accessible by boat or a short airline flight. The island's 1000 residents are employed by agriculture and tourism. They value the natural night sky and function without externally generated electricity or street lights and fully support the preservation of their prestine night sky. In the daytime Great Barrier Island offers wonderful beaches and hikes. When the sun sets the night sky becomes alive with its own natural lights. Night sky measurements by Auckland Astronomer Nalayini [ Na - laa - i - ni] Davies and her collaborators have proved that the Great Barrier Island's natural night skies are second to none on planet Earth. Using the unaided eye, a set of binoculars, or a small telescope an observer on the Great Barrier Island is treated to spectacular views of the center of the Milky Way, the clouds of Magellan the nearest galaxies to us, the nearest stars, as well as numerous star clusters, meteors, comets, and other wonders of the natural night sky. Perhaps this unique spot deserves a place on your bucket list.

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
NOIR Lab - Fast Spinning Asteroids From the Rubin Observatory

The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 13:08


As part of the NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory First Look event in June 2025, Rubin announced that it had observed thousands of asteroids cruising about our Solar System, about 1,900 of which have been confirmed as never-before-seen. Within the flurry, a team of astronomers has discovered 19 super- and ultra-fast-rotating asteroids. One of these is the fastest-spinning asteroid larger than 500 meters (0.3 miles) ever found. In this podcast, Dr. Sarah Greenstreet discusses these fast spinning asteroids and what makes the Rubin Observatory ideal for discovering these types of objects.   Bios:  - Rob Sparks is in the Communications, Education and Engagement group at NSF's NOIRLab in Tucson, Arizona. - Sarah Greenstreet is a tenure-track assistant astronomer at the NSF National Optical-Infrared Astronomy Research Laboratory (NOIRLab) and an affiliate assistant professor in the University of Washington's Department of Astronomy. She is also a member of the Rubin Observatory Community Science Team and has served as the Lead for the Rubin Observatory Solar System Science Collaboration's Near-Earth Objects and Interstellar Objects Working Group for the past seven years. Prof. Greenstreet's research program broadly focuses on orbital dynamics, characterization, and impacts of small bodies across the Solar System, with a particular focus on the rarest and most unusual asteroids. To learn more about her research, please visit her website: www.sarahgreenstreet.com.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

Travelers In The Night
881-Dangerous Comets

Travelers In The Night

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 2:01


It is possible the object creating the Tunguska event in Russia 1908 which knocked down 80 million trees over an area about twice the size of New York City was a fragment of a comet or asteroid. The International Asteroid Warning Network 2025 campaign to track Comet 3L/Atlas prepares the worlds observatories for the eventual time when a comet fragment has our number on it.

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast
STAR WARS: Kathleen Kennedy Out, Starfighter Lightsabers and Tom Cruise in.

My Nerd World: A Star Wars Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 25:54 Transcription Available


This week from a galaxy far, far away with Jon Justice.- Is KK finally leaving with George Lucas protege Dave Feloni taking over. - New Starfighter detailsSUPPORT JON JUSTICE AND PICK UP YOUR COPY OF THE EMBARK, SPACE OPERA SERIESAn exciting mix of Fast and Furious, Star Wars, Ready Player One and the sci-fi adventures of the 70's - 2000'sEMBARK: Book 1 and EMBARK: Treasure in Darkness (Book 2) EMBARK: The Vanishing War (Book 3) Gahan Corbijn and the Asteroid of Misfortune, The Rocket Queen (Book 5) Fear the Dangerous Night (Book 6) are available now in ebook, paperback, audiobook and free on Kindle Unlimited!EMBARK Battle Planet (Book 7) is now available!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07K7LLFZYEmail: TalkShowNerd@gmail.com@X @JonJusticeInstagram TheJonJusticeFacebook Jon Justice

Science Friday
What Should Astronauts Do First When They Reach Mars?

Science Friday

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 17:55


When humans finally land on Mars, what should they do? A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine lays out the science objectives for a crewed Mars mission. Planetary scientist Lindy Elkins-Tanton, who co-chaired the report committee, joins Host Flora Lichtman to talk about the plans to send people to Mars.We'll also get an update on the mission to survey the asteroid Psyche. Elkins-Tanton tells us how she managed the team that made the Psyche mission possible, and what she learned from her mistakes.  Guest: Dr. Lindy Elkins-Tanton is a planetary scientist.  She's the head of NASA's Psyche mission and director of UC Berkeley's Space Sciences Laboratory. Transcripts for each episode are available within 1-3 days at sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

StarTalk Radio
Cosmic Queries – Space Volcanoes: Fire and Ice with Natalie Starkey

StarTalk Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2025 55:56


What's a supervolcano? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Matt Kirshen discover all types of volcanoes in the solar system with cosmochemist and author of Fire and Ice: The Volcanoes of the Solar System, Natalie Starkey. Is there such a thing as an ice volcano?Originally Aired October 5, 2021. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here: https://startalkmedia.com/show/cosmic-queries-space-volcanoes-fire-and-ice-with-natalie-starkey/ Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of StarTalk Radio ad-free and a whole week early.Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.