Podcasts about astronomical

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 98 Three supermassive black holes discovered in a single galaxy for the first time Astronomers have for the first time, discovered a galaxy near the dawn of time containing three monster black holes. A new White House advisory body on UFOs The pentagon has just released its latest batch of X-files looking at unexplained phenomena and strange happenings.  The release follows the appointment of Harvard University astrophysicist Avi Loeb as chair of the new White House scientific panel on UFOs. Was Venus once just like Earth A new study suggests that the hellish inhospitable world of Venus could have once been far more Earth like. The Science Report Western Europe has just experienced its hottest June and July on record. A new study says if you want to live longer then take the stairs. Scientists still don't know how long most fungi can live - or even how to define their age. A dog's ability to understand human language is likely a product of both nature and nurture. Skeptics guide to the missing nuclear scientists. Our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics And Senior science writer and Sky and Telescope magazine contributor Jonathan Nally  

We are finally caught up with WoBs! Wow, incredible. We discuss some news and the upcoming releases, some Intent shenanigans with atium moon stuff. Today we have Eric (Chaos), Ian (Weiry), Evgeni (Argent), and Adim (AAKS)! Thumbnail is the Scadrial system art because I have no idea what image to put on episodes like this: https://coppermind.net/wiki/File:Starchart_scadrial_color.jpg 0:00:00 Introductions 0:01:30 News 0:12:54 Verdant and Cultivation 0:22:46 Shards and the planets 0:41:38 Astronomical metals dealing with Intent influence 1:02:38 Screenplays into a new medium 1:11:56 Is Night the god that nurtures 1:14:35 Atium and electrum vs. Enlightened spren future sight 1:17:45 Can Honorblades pull directly from the Spiritual Realm? 1:22:49 Does everyone have their own rhythm? 1:26:43 The "missing" hion color 1:34:43 Time as an entity 1:42:55 Liss as a Herald 1:51:00 Who's That Cosmere Character If you like our content, support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/17thshard Purchase merch here! https://store.17thshard.com/ For discussion, theories, games, and news, come to https://www.17thshard.com Come talk with us and the community on the 17th Shard Discord: https://discord.gg/17thshard Want to learn more about the cosmere and more? The Coppermind Wiki is where it's at: https://coppermind.net Read all Words of Brandon on Arcanum: https://wob.coppermind.net Subscribe to Shardcast: http://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:102123174/sounds.rss Send your Who's That Cosmere Characters to wtcc@17thshard.com

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 96 The largest known galaxy in the universe Astronomers have taken the deepest images yet of the largest known galaxy in the universe – a behemoth called IC 1101 located at the heart of the galaxy cluster Abell 2029. Evidence of streams flowing on Pluto Astronomers have found the first ever evidence of liquids flowing across the surface of the distant frozen world of Pluto. The Mars Curiosity rover celebrates its 14th birthday on the red planet NASA's Mars Curiosity rover has just celebrated its 14th birthday on the surface of the red planet. It was on August the sixth 2012 that the 899 kilogram vehicle touched down on the floor of Gale Crater on a mission to determine if Mars was capable of ever hosting the sort of habitable conditions that could have supported life as we know it. With in months scientists were provided with their answer – a resounding YES. The Science Report Scientists developed a new app that could fast-track autism diagnosis. Researchers genetically engineer tobacco and lettuce plants produce meat protein The new study showing that the famous long extinct Dodo bird may have been nocturnal. Problematic teen social media use linked to an increase in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Alex on Tech Alexa+ finally reaches down under.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

In this episode •      Shadow Day: the only total solar eclipse of 2026 crosses Arctic Russia, Greenland, western Iceland and northern Spain today — the first total eclipse over western mainland Europe since 1999 (Spain's first since 1905, Iceland's since 1954). Max totality ~2 min 18 s. Reykjavík ~17:48 UT; northern Spain ~18:27–18:33 UT (Sun very low, ~4–10° up). Live via NASA, timeanddate and the Exploratorium. •      Where you are: North America gets an afternoon partial (Nova Scotia ~33%, N. Maine ~28%, Montreal ~18%, Boston ~16%, NYC ~9–10%, Toronto ~8%, DC ~10%; Fairbanks ~37% in the morning) — no totality anywhere on the continent, glasses on throughout. Europe outside the path sees a deep evening partial (London ~91%). Australia/SH: not visible directly — watch the streams (~1:30–6:00 am AEST Thu). •      Chasing the shadow: NASA's WB-57 jet flies the path at ~50,000 ft (~740 km/h), extending totality to nearly 3 minutes with four visible/IR cameras (SCIFI) to probe coronal heating, prominences and the solar wind (PI Amir Caspi, SwRI). The Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project (A. Des Jardins, Montana State) launches ~86 balloons from Iceland and Spain to measure atmospheric changes. •      A star-building magnetic field: ALMA captures the first direct high-resolution image of a twisted, toroidal magnetic field wrapped around a protostellar jet in NGC 1333 IRAS 4A (~960 ly, Perseus cloud), confirming a decades-old prediction of how young stars launch jets and shed spin — the same physics that scales up to black-hole jets (Ching et al., Nature Communications 2026; NSF NRAO/ALMA). •      Why worlds turn hellish: UC Riverside's Stephen Kane argues planetary rotation is an overlooked driver of climate and habitability — slow spin may help tip a world into a Venus-style runaway greenhouse. Measuring true spin is hard because winds can masquerade as rotation; ESA's PLATO (launch March 2027) could test the idea across hundreds of Venus-like planets (Astronomical Journal, accepted). •      Skywatch — both hemispheres: the Perseids peak overnight 12–13 Aug under a genuinely moonless sky (best midnight–dawn; NH-favoured). Southern Hemisphere: evening Venus (mag −4.4, just past dichotomy), the pre-dawn planet line-up, and Comet 10P/Tempel 2. ISO 12312-2 eye-safety line included.   Sources •      NASA Science — Total Solar Eclipse on August 12, 2026; “NASA Science Soars During August Total Solar Eclipse” •      timeanddate; Eclipsophile; NationalEclipse.com; azmth.space — path, contact times, magnitudes •      Astronomy.com; Forbes; CBS News — North American partial times & percentages •      Space.com; Smithsonian — WB-57 SCIFI campaign & Nationwide Eclipse Ballooning Project •      NSF NRAO / phys.org — Ching et al., “Unveiling dominant toroidal magnetic fields in a protostellar outflow,” Nature Communications (2026) •      UC Riverside (news.ucr.edu) / phys.org — S. Kane, planetary rotation & runaway greenhouse (Astronomical Journal, accepted) •      EarthSky; Astronomy.com — Perseid peak (moonless), Venus dichotomyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--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.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Get the best secure and private email on the planet. Stop your Government, google and who knows who else spying on every email you write. Do what we did and use ProtonMail. They beleive in privacy and there are no ads in their business model...yet they still provide a free forever service. Check them out and get out special deal at www.astronomydaily.io/protonmailBecome 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.

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 93 The strongest evidence yet that Betelgeuse is not alone Astronomers have finally demonstrated that the red supergiant star Betelgeuse has a binary companion star about two to three times the mass of the Sun. Is the mighty Andromeda galaxy dying A new study has found that star formation is winding down in our nearest big neighbouring galaxy Andromeda. The most volcanically active world in the Solar System NASA's Juno spacecraft has provided the first measurements of the temperature below the surface of Jupiter's volcanic moon Io. The Science Report A new study warns that mining is now a threat to over 12,000 species across the globe. Claims taking faecal capsules could help people with insomnia get a good night's sleep. The link between air pollution exposure and ending up with lung and heart issues. People who spend an excessive amount of time online tend be more stressed. Alex on Tech Telstra Starlink expanding.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Sponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. Now more than ever, you need a reliable VPN service to protect you online. Governments, bad actors and who knows are all trying to access your details online. Get protected by the best - NordVPN. Check out our special deal by visiting nordvpn.com/stuartgary and help support the show at the same time. Win/win!SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 91 The near-Earth asteroid that's actually a comet Astronomers have confirmed that the near Earth Asteroid 1998 SH2 is actually a comet further blurring the lines between the two types of celestial bodies. Psyche's gravity assist Mars Flyby NASA's Psyche spacecraft has undertaken a successful gravity assist flyby of the red planet Mars to help slingshot the probe to its ultimate target – the strange metallic asteroid 16-Psyche. China expanding its space station As NASA looks at winding down and de-orbiting the International Space Station in 2030, Beijing has announced new plans to double the size of its Tiangong Space Station. The Science Report New clues about how the body's nervous system senses warm and cool temperatures. Alarming pesticide levels found in the food of endangered Western Australian Carnaby's cockatoos. Scientists have discovered evidence of an ancient species of snake that lived underground. Study warns working from home may not have a significant impact on your carbon footprint. Skeptics guide to multiple Ohio Bigfoot sighting.     Our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian SkepticsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Astronomy Daily S05E154 — “The Reach of a Giant.” Thursday, 30 July 2026. Hosted by Anna and Avery. In this episode •    A supermassive black hole caught heating and stirring an entire galaxy cluster — turbulence reaching ~300,000 light-years, about 100× more energetic than expected (XRISM / quasar H1821+643). •    Why some “clean” white dwarfs are secretly feasting: magnetic fields funnel shredded planetary debris to the poles, aurora-style, hiding the meal. •    NASA's Psyche used its Mars flyby as a dress rehearsal — spotting Phobos and Deimos from afar to practise for its 2029 moonlet hunt at asteroid 16 Psyche. •    A new study on keeping the road to the Moon clear: modelling how debris disperses in Distant Retrograde Orbits as cislunar traffic climbs. •    Skywatch: tonight's double meteor shower — the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids — with both-hemispheres viewing details and local times. Sources •    Yamada, S. et al., “Vigorous turbulence driven by quasar-mode feedback in a cluster core,” Nature Astronomy, 28 July 2026 (DOI 10.1038/s41550-026-02939-x; arXiv 2607.24911). Tohoku University release. •    “White Dwarfs Eat More Planetary Debris Than Thought, But Magnetic Fields Hide It,” Universe Today, 29 July 2026 (Pham et al., arXiv 2607.20747). •    “NASA's Psyche Spacecraft Aces Mars Flyby,” NASA JPL / ScienceDaily, 28 July 2026. •    “The Risks of Debris Between the Earth and the Moon for Future Exploration,” Universe Today, 29 July 2026 (Chinese Academy of Sciences DRO study). •    Double meteor shower peak: American Meteor Society; NASA; Scientific American; CNN; National Geographic, 28–30 July 2026. Correction / caveat desk •    Skywatch numbers assume the ~98% waning Buck Moon (full 29 Jul). Faint Delta Aquariids will be washed out; the Alpha Capricornid fireballs are the reliable catch tonight.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-latest-space-news--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.astronomydaily.io/nordvpn. You'll be glad you did!Get the best secure and private email on the planet. Stop your Government, google and who knows who else spying on every email you write. Do what we did and use ProtonMail. They beleive in privacy and there are no ads in their business model...yet they still provide a free forever service. Check them out and get out special deal at www.astronomydaily.io/protonmailBecome 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.

John Maytham speaks to Dr Daniel Cunnama, Science Engagement Astronomer at the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), about the science behind the technology, its potential benefits, and the concerns it has sparked among astronomers and environmental scientists. While supporters argue space mirrors could assist emergency services and unlock new commercial opportunities, critics warn they could dramatically increase light pollution, disrupt ecosystems and wildlife, interfere with astronomical research, and even affect human sleep cycles and circadian rhythms. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Hey Now Cabalists! The gang is back from Origins Game Fair with some stories to tell, including Chris' doggie bag, alpacas running around the meetup, Flat Steve scaring the shit out of everyone, Sasquatch running amok, and more! Then we chat about a bunch of games we've been playing, including Defenders of the Realm, Feya's Swamp, Warhammer Quest: Darkwater, Raising Robots, Runebound, and our future review, Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock, from designers Abraham Hermida and Paloma Pascual. Then Tony T gives us the news roundup, and we discuss satisfying game endings. Do you prefer a decisive victory or a nail-biter? Defenders of the Realm: 00:22:03, Feya's Swamp: 00:30:15, Warhammer Quest Darkwater: 00:42:41, Raising Robots: 00:51:28, Runebound: 01:02:40, Orloj The Prague Astronomical Clock Review: 01:14:42, News with Tony T: 01:54:52, Decisive Victory or Nail-Biter: 02:52:45. Check out our sponsors Restoration Games at https://restorationgames.com/, Game Toppers at https://www.gametoppersllc.com/ and Prester's Painting at https://www.presterspainting.com/

Today's 'guest' is HAD's This Month in Astronomical History.  I'll be reading more essays from the archives: Emily McMahon's November 2020 essay titled, "Sedna: In the Depths of the Solar System", and Dr. Ken Rumstay's November 2022 essay titled, "Lunokhod 1 - The First Extraterrestrial Rover". Please note that Emily was a high school student when she wrote her essay, so you don't have to be an astronomer or astrophysicist to write for TMIAH.   H'ad astra historia is the official podcast for the Historical Astronomy Division of the American Astronomical Society. We're here to share stories from and about the people who study the stars, planets, and the cosmos. We'll be hearing from individuals who not only study the history of astronomy, but also those who lived it, who were "in the room" during pivotal events within the last 50 years or so.     Podcast theme music: "Frost Waltz" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com), licensed under creative commons: by attribution 4.0 license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)    Loretta Cannon (an AAS affiliate via Rose City Astronomers) is a science-and-word-nerd who really likes outer space and the people who study it. She quite enjoys working as HAD's podcaster, sharing astronomy stories to you.   This Month in Astronomical History:   https://had.aas.org/resources/astro-history   Dr. Mugdha Polimera:   https://www.mugdhapolimera.com/   Sedna: In the Depths of the Solar System   TMIAH  Nov 2020  "Sedna: In the Depths of the Solar System":   https://aas.org/posts/news/2020/11/month-astronomical-history-november-2020   Emily McMahon:   https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilykmcmahon/  https://aas242-aas.ipostersessions.com/Default.aspx?s=88-6D-5F-F3-FF-2E-D2-CD-AA-94-0C-FA-DE-FF-11-5E   Sedna (2003 VB12):   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedna_(dwarf_planet) Sedna (Inuit legend):   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sedna_(mythology)   Kuiper Belt:   https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/kuiper-belt/   Oort Cloud:   https://science.nasa.gov/solar-system/oort-cloud/   Palomar Observatory:   https://sites.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/homepage.html https://sites.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/about/chronology.html   Mike Brown (CalTech):   https://mikebrown.caltech.edu/   Chad Trujillo (NAU, Gemini):   https://directory.nau.edu/person/cat382 https://www.sciencefriday.com/person/chad-trujillo/   David Rabinowitz (Yale):   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_L._Rabinowitz https://physics.yale.edu/people/david-rabinowitz   Samuel Oschin 48" Schmidt Telescope:  https://sites.astro.caltech.edu/palomar/about/telescopes/oschin.html   Quasar Equatorial Survey Team (QUEST) Camera:   https://www.astro.yale.edu/mschwamb/Quest_La_Silla_KBO_Survey/Telescope_and_Camera.html   SkyMorph program:   https://ui.adsabs.harvard.edu/abs/1998BAAS...30.1036L/abstract   Palomar Sky Survey:   https://voyages.sdss.org/expeditions/expedition-to-galaxies/sky-surveys/the-palomar-sky-survey/   Gemini Telescope:   https://www.gemini.edu/   Keck Observatory:   https://keckobservatory.org/   Hubble Space Telescope:   https://science.nasa.gov/mission/hubble/ NASAs's Dwarf Planets (including Pluto, Eris):   https://science.nasa.gov/dwarf-planets/   Mike Brown's paper describing Sedna's discovery:   https://web.gps.caltech.edu/~mbrown/sedna/#planets   Sedna webpage (by Mike Brown):   https://web.gps.caltech.edu/~mbrown/sedna/#planets   animation of Sedna's orbit by Robert Hurt (Spitzer Sci Ctr):   https://www.spitzer.caltech.edu/video/ssc2004-05v1-orbit-of-sedna   2012 VP113 'Biden':   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_VP113   2015 TG387 'The Goblin':   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/541132_Lele%C4%81k%C5%ABhonua https://www.npr.org/2018/10/02/653453443/a-small-planet-with-big-implications   Lunokhod 1 – The First Extraterrestrial Rover TMIAH  Nov 2022  "Lunokhod 1 – The First Extraterrestrial Rover":   https://aas.org/posts/news/2022/11/month-astronomical-history-november-2022   Prof Kenneth Rumstay:   https://www.valdosta.edu/about/news/releases/2017/09/dr.-kenneth-rumstay-honored-with-presidential-excellence-award-for-teaching.php https://meritpages.com/KennethRumstay   HAD News:   https://had.aas.org/news/had_news   Mars Curiosity rover:   https://science.nasa.gov/mission/msl-curiosity/   Soviet Union:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_Union   Soviet N1 rocket:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N1_(rocket)   NASA's Apollo program:   https://www.nasa.gov/the-apollo-program/   Lunokhod ('moonwalker') 1:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lunokhod_1   Baikonur Cosmodrome:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baikonur_Cosmodrome   Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter:   https://science.nasa.gov/mission/lro/      Sky and Telescope magazine:   https://skyandtelescope.org   NPR article on Lunokhod 2 rover (discusses Garriott's purchase):   https://www.npr.org/2010/03/20/124956591/lunar-rover-is-spotted-for-first-time-in-37-years   China's Yutu rovers:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yutu_(rover) https://www.planetary.org/space-missions/change-4   Sputnik I:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sputnik_1   Artemis Program:   https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/   A Little Bit of Trivia – NASA mission patches Artemis Program:   https://www.nasa.gov/humans-in-space/artemis/   Artemis I:   https://www.nasa.gov/mission/artemis-i/   Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., season 3:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agents_of_S.H.I.E.L.D._season_3   Mission patch:   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_patch https://www.nasa.gov/gallery/human-spaceflight-mission-patches/   Loretta Cannon's LinkedIn page (for transcripts' pdf files):   https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorettajcannon-neptuneedit/   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! 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Video games didn't just become bigger than film, music and TV. They became places people went, watched, gathered, spent money, and built memories inside.In this episode of Geekstorians, Dave from Geektown looks at how gaming quietly became the largest entertainment industry on Earth, and why nobody really announced it.The story begins in April 2020, when millions of people attended Travis Scott's Astronomical concert inside Fortnite. To some, it looked like a clever pandemic workaround. But for players, this was not a sudden novelty. Fortnite had already become a venue, a stage, a social space, and a place where culture could happen.From there, we trace the rise of the pixel economy: the fragmented numbers that made gaming's scale strangely hard to see, the smartphone turning play into an everyday habit, the rise of streaming and esports, and the transformation of games from products into persistent worlds.Because somewhere along the way, games stopped being things you played and became places you went.This week's episode explores how gaming became bigger than film, music and television without a single cultural handover moment, why mobile gaming changed everything, how streaming turned games into something people watched as well as played, why esports made gaming visible at arena scale, and how Minecraft, Fortnite and Roblox changed the idea of what a game could be.For more from Geektown, including TV, film and gaming news, reviews, interviews, and Geektown Radio, head to Geektown.co.uk.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/geektown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 76 A possible supernova remnant discovered in the galactic centre Astronomers may have discovered a supernova remnant near the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy. A new quantum view of Big Bang A new study could change what science knows about the Big Bang and the earliest moments of cosmic history. Work begins on new Western Australian ground station for lunar missions Construction has begun on Kongsberg's new 20-metre parabolic dish antenna ground station at Mullewa in outback Western Australia. The Science Report Brain computer interface patient continues to communicate after two years. Powerful heatwave in Antarctica continues to push temperatures up. Study warns people eating ultra processed foods have higher risk of heart disease and death. Japan sends a transformer robot to the Moon. Skeptics guide to skeptical psychology.     Our Guests This Week: Dr Hadrien Devillepoix from Curtin University NASA Swift scientists Brad Cenko and Regina Caputo Katalyst CEO Ghonhee Lee Katalyst LINK lead Kieran Wilson   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

The Astronomical Calendar: The Book of Enoch (Chapters 72-75) 2026 Study by Shawn Ozbun

Fluent Fiction - Hungarian: Stardust Connections: An Astronomical Encounter in Budapest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hu/episode/2026-06-21-22-34-02-hu Story Transcript:Hu: A Budapest Tudományos Múzeum zsongott a nyári turistáktól.En: The Budapest Tudományos Múzeum buzzed with summer tourists.Hu: A hűvös, klímával ellátott termek hosszú sora kínálta magát.En: A long line of cool, air-conditioned rooms presented themselves.Hu: Az interaktív kiállítások között volt a csillagászat részlege is, ami sejtelmes, tompított fénnyel fogadta a látogatókat, hogy a galaxisok és csillagképek élénk kijelzői érvényesülhessenek.En: Among the interactive exhibitions was the astronomy section, which welcomed visitors with mysterious, dimmed lights so that the vivid displays of galaxies and constellations could shine through.Hu: Ez a rész népszerű menedékhely volt a kinti hőség elől, de leginkább a kíváncsiságot ébresztette.En: This section was a popular refuge from the outdoor heat, but most importantly, it sparked curiosity.Hu: Ákos, egy csillagászat iránt rajongó, kíváncsi, de introvertált fiatalember, csendben sétált a tárlók között.En: Ákos, a curious but introverted young man passionate about astronomy, quietly walked among the displays.Hu: Mindig is érezte a kapcsolat hiányát az emberekkel, de a csillagok világa mindig is közelebb hozta hozzá az univerzumot.En: He had always felt a lack of connection with people, but the world of stars always brought the universe closer to him.Hu: Ma is csak egy dolog járt a fejében – találni valakit, aki osztozik az ő szenvedélyében.En: Today, he had only one thing on his mind – to find someone who shares his passion.Hu: Egy színes galaxis képernyője előtt ácsorogva megpillantott egy lányt.En: Standing in front of a colorful galaxy screen, he noticed a girl.Hu: Emese ott állt, és bámulta az Androméda-galaxist.En: Emese stood there, staring at the Andromeda Galaxy.Hu: Lenyűgözte, hogyan jelenítheti meg a csillagok fényét a saját műveiben.En: She was fascinated by how she could depict the light of stars in her own works.Hu: Emese, akinek színes egyénisége és szenvedélyes természete sokfelé elkalandozott, most úgy érezte, hogy a kozmosz mégis valami különös inspirációt kínál neki.En: With a colorful personality and a passionate nature that wandered in many directions, Emese now felt that the cosmos offered her a strange inspiration.Hu: Ákos megállt, nem tudta, megszólítsa-e.En: Ákos stopped, unsure if he should speak to her.Hu: A belső bizonytalanság sokszor megakadályozta abban, hogy kezdeményezzen.En: His inner uncertainty often prevented him from making the first move.Hu: Viszont valami azt súgta neki, hogy érdemes megpróbálni.En: Yet something whispered to him that it was worth a try.Hu: Hosszan vett egy mély levegőt, és odalépett Emeséhez.En: He took a deep breath and approached Emese.Hu: "Szerinted mi a legszebb csillagkép?En: "What do you think is the most beautiful constellation?"Hu: " – kérdezte halkan, mégis reménykedve.En: he asked softly, yet hopefully.Hu: Emese kíváncsian tekintett rá: "Talán a Hattyú.En: Emese looked at him curiously: "Perhaps Hattyú.Hu: Gyönyörű és különleges.En: It's beautiful and special.Hu: És neked?En: And for you?"Hu: "Ákos szeme felcsillant: "A Fiastyúk.En: Ákos's eyes lit up: "Fiastyúk.Hu: Mindig is szerettem, hogyan ragyog az égen.En: I've always loved how it shines in the sky."Hu: "Beszélgetésük egyre mélyült, mint a csillagokkal teli galaxis.En: Their conversation deepened like a galaxy filled with stars.Hu: Észrevétlenül rátértek az Androméda-galaxisra, ráébredve, hogy mindketten mennyire vonzódnak hozzá.En: They seamlessly transitioned to the Andromeda Galaxy, realizing how both were drawn to it.Hu: Ahogy szavak mögött egy közös világ kezdett kibontakozni, egyértelművé vált, hogy valami különleges dolog alakul közöttük.En: As a shared world began to unfold behind their words, it became clear that something special was developing between them.Hu: A múzeumból kifele menet Ákos és Emese megbeszélték, hogy legközelebb a csillagok alatt folytatják találkozójukat.En: As they left the museum, Ákos and Emese agreed to continue their meeting under the stars next time.Hu: Egy budapesti obszervatóriumban akarták folytatni a beszélgetést a csillagok és a művészetek világáról.En: They wanted to carry on their conversation about the worlds of stars and arts at a Budapest observatory.Hu: Ákos úgy érezte, megtalálta azt a személyt, aki osztozik az álmaiban, Emese pedig inspirációra lelt a csillagokkal kapcsolatos megértés mélységében.En: Ákos felt he had found the person who shared his dreams, while Emese found inspiration in the depth of understanding related to stars.Hu: Most mindketten tudták, hogy az ő univerzumuk tágasabb lett.En: Now both knew that their universe had expanded.Hu: Ákos többé nem érzett távolságot másoktól, Emese pedig barátot és múzsát talált a csillagok között.En: Ákos no longer felt distant from others, and Emese had found a friend and muse among the stars.Hu: A csillagok tehát nem csak elérhetetlen pontok voltak az égen, hanem hidak is, amelyek összehozzák az embereket.En: Thus, the stars were not just unreachable points in the sky, but bridges that bring people together. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: zsongottair-conditioned: klímával ellátottpresented: kínáltainteractive: interaktívdimmed: tompítottvivid: élénkrefuge: menedékhelycuriosity: kíváncsiságintroverted: introvertáltnoticed: megpillantottdepict: megjeleníthetifascinated: lenyűgözteinner: belsőuncertainty: bizonytalanságapproached: odalépetthopefully: reménykedvecuriously: kíváncsianseamlessly: észrevétlenültransitioned: ráébredveunfold: kibontakoznispecial: különlegesobvious: egyértelművémeeting: találkozóobservatory: obszervatóriumbaninspiration: inspirációdepth: mélységébendistant: távolságotunreachable: elérhetetlenbridges: hidaktogether: összehozzák

Mars Discoveries and Cosmological Mysteries. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. The discovery of galaxies devoid of dark matter is challenging fundamental astronomical theories. On Mars, the Curiosity rover has reached smooth ground after five years of rocky terrain. Additionally, orbiters have detected multiple dust devils and potential frost and ice in the planet's equatorial regions during winter. 81880

Bob Zimmerman discusses the replicability crisis in soft sciences, where half of published studies fail confirmation. He also highlights astronomical discoveries, including a supernova remnant and the unique counter-rotating dust of the Black Eye galaxy. (12)

Reviews of Zombicide: Dead Men Tales and Pagan: Fate of Roanoke and so much more. All the pegs deep dive Orloj. Game discussion starts at {00:49:17}. Thank you to our sponsors: Grand Gamers Guild and Eagle Gryphon Games The post Episode 304: Orloj – The Prague Astronomical Clock appeared first on Blue Peg, Pink Peg Boardgaming Podcast.

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 71 Universe expansion still accelerating after all A new study has confirmed that the universe is continuing to expand at an ever-accelerating rate under the force of dark energy and heading for a cold, dark and empty fate. Mysterious cosmic signals finally explained Astronomers have discovered that dead stars called white dwarfs located in binary systems are a primary source of mysterious signals from deep space called long-period radio transients. What made last week's New England meteor incident so rare? Last week we reported on a meteor that rocked the afternoon spring skies over New England. It now turns out that was a very rare event. The Science Report Sugar-sweetened drinks increase the risk of two types of liver cancer. New fish species swimming in the warm tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef. A new study claims that living with cats does not worsen asthma or allergies in children. Skeptics guide to on line influencers.

Astronomical data presents unique challenges for artificial intelligence, often requiring specialized AI models tailored to the needs of astrophysicists and large-scale scientific research. Scientists at the Center for Astrophysics — a collaboration between the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory and Harvard College Observatory — developed the AstroAI Institute to help researchers analyze massive datasets and accelerate scientific discovery through AI-driven analysis. At the 2026 SCSP AI+Expo, the institute's Founder and Director Cecilia Garraffo told GovCIO Media & Research the center is using AI to search for unexpected patterns in large data sets and cluster data based on similarity without prior coding, enabling scientists to detect new phenomena and uncover previously unseen relationships. Garraffo also discussed the growing need for AI education and workforce development across the scientific community. She explained how AstroAI is helping train researchers at all levels — from students to senior scientists — to use AI effectively in astrophysics research and discovery.

Veronique de Rugy critiques the feasibility of single-payer healthcare in America. Citing Vermont's failed experiment, she highlights the astronomical tax increases required to fund such systems. De Rugy argues that government-run healthcare leads to rationing and stifles the medical innovation currently driven by the American private market.1949

Hey everyone welcome to another episode of the podcast!  On this episode, we deep dive, Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock from Perro Loko Games and Devir Games!  We also talk about a bunch of BGA stuff, designing a game called Wombo Combo Wombat Combat, the Czech Museum in Cedar Rapids, IA and so much needed vacation talk!  Oh ya, also we got a little cameo from lil' BB Gia!  Until next time, we hope you like board games! 0:00 - Intro 1:50 - Catching up with Cam 2:45 - Tipperary 5:00 - BGA Corner 13:00 - Wanted Wombats 15:00 - Animal Rescue Team 17:10 - French Toast 20:10 - Cats Knocking Things Off Ledges 23:00 - Hummingbirds 25:05 - Verdant Arizona 27:15 - Orloj: The Prague Astronomical Clock Review 55:00 - Bump or Dump - Tales of Arthurian Knights 57:41 - Outro   

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It's the John Grisham film that begs the question: What would you do? This gripping courtroom thriller forces us to confront our deepest biases, exposing the fractures in the American legal system through a harrowing story of vengeance, race, and moral crisis in the deep South.

Tim Collins from the Buffalo Astronomical Association on the meteor that passed through the Western New York area early Wednesday morning full 384 Wed, 27 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000 5Cz6OzHWILFQC3DP8YbC52LtML6eiZCM buffalo,news,wben,meteor,tim collins,buffalo astronomical association WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,meteor,tim collins,buffalo astronomical association Tim Collins from the Buffalo Astronomical Association on the meteor that passed through the Western New York area early Wednesday morning Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

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OMG it's like, incredible to see you here! Who would have thought we'd be stuck on the same spaceship fleeing that catastrophic infestation LOL like I know I always say it but that's like. Literally? Literally a Cosmic coincidence? Astronomical even? Get it because, you know, like the stars lmao. Anyway, so, there's this 'Contamination Protocol' we're supposed to follow and I'm soooooo scared of everybody else here? They've been giving such rancid vibes, I'm really worried about what's gonna happen! But you've got my back, right? I can rely on you? Nice ^_^ That's such a relief. Hurry up and die for me, ok?

Sponsor Link:To check out our special NordVPN savings: Click HereEpisode Summary In this episode of Astronomy Daily, Anna and Avery explore six major stories from the world of space and astronomy. Leading the show is a landmark result from the ALMA telescope: the first-ever measurement of semi-heavy water inside an interstellar object. The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS contains up to 40 times more deuterium-rich water than Earth's oceans, revealing it formed in an ultracold environment very unlike our own solar system. The hosts then unpack the solution to a decades-long mystery: a massive binary star system near the galactic centre is responsible for the gas clouds feeding the Milky Way's supermassive black hole. Japan's MMX spacecraft — currently on the launch pad — is introduced, along with the exciting detail that its sample capsule will return Phobos material to Australian soil in 2031. Stellar archaeologists at ISTA have found fossilised magnetism on white dwarf stars, shedding light on the Sun's distant future. A thought-provoking segment examines the idea that any alien civilisation searching for intelligent life may already have detected us. And the episode closes with timely aurora and comet skywatching advice for Southern Hemisphere listeners.   Story Sources & Links Segment 1 — 3I/ATLAS Deuterium Water Study: Nature Astronomy (April 24, 2026) — 'A Direct View of the Chemical Properties of Water from Another Planetary System: Water D/H in 3I/ATLAS' — Salazar Manzano, Paneque-Carreno et al. ALMA Observatory press release: almaobservatory.org. University of Michigan news: eurekalert.org Segment 2 — Milky Way Black Hole Feeder Stars: 'The gas streamer G1-2-3 in the Galactic Center' — Gillessen et al., Astronomy & Astrophysics (2026). ESO/MPE press release: phys.org Segment 3 — Japan MMX Phobos Mission: JAXA MMX mission page: mmx.jaxa.jp. Space.com coverage. Sample capsule landing: Woomera Prohibited Zone, South Australia. Segment 4 — Stellar Archaeologists / White Dwarf Fossil Magnetism: Institute of Science and Technology Austria (ISTA). Coverage: Space.com Segment 5 — Alien Technosignatures / SETI: Space.com feature. SETI Institute: seti.org Segment 6 — CME / Aurora / Comet: SpaceWeather.com. EarthSky sun news. NASA April 2026 skywatching guide (Comet C/2025 R3).  Become 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.

The Bruins were able to tie their series with the Sabres at 1-1 and one of the biggest players in this series is Jeremy Swayman.

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 47 *Are black holes from before the Big Bang shaping the Universe A new study suggests that ancient black holes from before the big bang may be shaping the universe. The idea is that the cosmos goes through eternal never ending cycles of expanding out from a big bang and then eventually collapsing in a big crunch which triggers another big band and so on. *The bathtub ring hinting at an ancient Martian ocean Scientists have identified geological features on Mars that appear to point to a vast sea shore or coast line stretching around the red planet's northern hemisphere. *A just award for studying the stars The bi-annual Berenice and Arthur Page Medal winners for excellence in amateur astronomy for 2026 have been presented to Chris Stockdale, Jonathan Bradshaw and Renato Langersek at the Annual National Australian Convention of Amateur Astronomers in Tamworth. *The Science Report Study shows heart risk patterns of obesity differ between men and women. Ancient rock art shows Tasmanian Tigers roamed the main land as recently as 1000 years ago. Claims Australia's most famous dinosaur – Muttaburrasaurus – might have been a picky eater. Skeptics guide to Russia's UFO study.Our Guests This Week: Astronomical Society of Australia Page Medal winner Jonathan Bradshaw Purdue University engineer Carolin Frueh   And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics  

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Artemis II, Comet MAPS, and Mercury: Your Space Week Just Got Very Busy  It's Day 3 of the Artemis II mission, a sungrazer comet is emerging from the solar corona, an Atlas V just set a payload record, and Mercury is at its best of the year. Here's everything you need to know from today's episode of Astronomy Daily.   Artemis II Flight Day 3: Orion Doesn't Even Need a Course Correction Four humans are on their way to the Moon, and everything is going better than planned. Flight controllers cancelled the first of three scheduled trajectory correction burns today — Orion is already on such a precise path that the burn simply wasn't needed. As Howard Hu, NASA's Orion program manager, noted, this reflects exceptional navigation performance throughout the mission. The crew — Commander Reid Wiseman, Pilot Victor Glover, Mission Specialist Christina Koch, and CSA astronaut Jeremy Hansen — spent Day 3 on medical readiness drills, practising CPR in weightlessness and checking out the spacecraft's medical equipment. They also successfully tested Orion's optical communications system, transmitting HD video back to Earth from deep space. On Monday, April 6th, Orion will swing around the lunar far side at its closest approach — briefly out of radio contact with Earth — and at the mission's farthest point will travel 252,757 miles from home. That breaks the human spaceflight distance record set by Apollo 13 in 1970. Fifty-six years. We're finally going further.   Comet MAPS: The Solar Plunge Is Done — Now Comes the Wait At 14:22 UTC on April 4th, Comet C/2026 A1 (MAPS) reached perihelion — passing just 161,000 kilometres from the surface of the Sun, skimming through the lower solar corona. Whether it survived that encounter is still being determined from spacecraft imagery, as the comet remains in the Sun's glare for ground-based observers. If MAPS emerges intact, the Southern Hemisphere viewing window opens April 6th to 10th. Look west after sunset, low on the horizon, near Venus. Brightness predictions range from magnitude -5 (comparable to Venus) to extraordinary scenarios even brighter. Even a nucleus breakup could leave a spectacular dust tail — what's known as a 'headless wonder.' Either way, this story is not over.   Atlas V Sets a Record: 29 Amazon Leo Satellites, Heaviest Payload Ever At 1:45 a.m. Eastern Time on April 4th, a ULA Atlas V 551 lifted off from Cape Canaveral carrying 29 Amazon Leo satellites — the heaviest payload in the rocket's 102-mission history. Mission LA-05 continues Amazon's build-out of its 3,200-satellite internet constellation (formerly Project Kuiper), with around 241 satellites now on orbit. Amazon faces an FCC deadline to have half its constellation operational by July 2026.   Blue Ghost Challenges a Fundamental View of the Moon New data from Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost lander — which operated on the lunar surface for two weeks in March 2025 — is shaking up decades of lunar science. Scientists expected Blue Ghost's landing site at Mare Crisium, well outside the Moon's 'hot zone,' to show significantly cooler interior temperatures than Apollo landing sites. It didn't. The near-side/far-side temperature divide may be far less pronounced than previously thought, suggesting heat-producing elements are more widely distributed beneath the surface. 'We may have to abandon that binary,' said principal investigator Seiichi Nagihara.   Pulsars Broadcast Further Than Anyone Knew — With Australian Science Behind the Discovery A study led by Professor Michael Kramer (Max Planck Institute) and Dr Simon Johnston (CSIRO) has found that about one third of millisecond pulsars emit radio waves from two completely separate regions — including a distant zone at the very edge of their magnetic reach called the current sheet. This overturns decades of received wisdom and suggests pulsars should be detectable from a wider range of directions than previously thought — with implications for gravitational wave detection using pulsar timing arrays.   Mercury Is at Its Best All Year — And Southern Hemisphere Skywatchers Win Mercury reached greatest western elongation on April 3rd — the year's best opportunity to see the innermost planet. From Australia and New Zealand, this is specifically the best morning apparition of Mercury in 2026. Look east about 30-40 minutes before sunrise for a steady point of light at around magnitude 0.4, just above Mars. Through binoculars or a small telescope, Mercury is currently showing a half-illuminated quarter phase. And on April 18th, Mercury, Saturn, Mars, and Neptune will gather in a tight morning-sky cluster — three of them visible to the naked eye.Become 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.

8. ASTRONOMICAL DISCOVERIES AND PLANETARY SCIENCE GUEST: Bob Zimmerman The Reuben Telescope has discovered 11,000 new asteroids, including near-Earth objects. Bob Zimmerman also explains Saturn's warped magnetic field and the need for new orbiters to explore Neptune and Uranus,. (8)1926 MERATE OBSERVATORY

2. Medieval Science and Dante's Virtuous Red Planet Shindell discusses the Islamic Golden Age's preservation of astronomical knowledge in Baghdad and Damascus. He also highlights how Dante Alighieri uniquely redefined Mars as a symbol of fortitude and sacrifice for the medieval world. (2)1917

12. Planetary Exploration and Significant Astronomical Changes. Guest: Bob Zimmerman. Bob Zimmerman details the deteriorating condition of the Curiosity rover's wheels on Mars. He also examines new Juno data on Jupiter's lightning and Hubble images showing the physical expansion of the Crab Nebula supernova.,, (12)1919 WARLORD OF MARS

Sponsor Link:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of Squarespace. Take your ideas online the easy way. Build a professioanl website...anyone can do it! Give it a try for free by visiting www.squarespace.com/spacetimeSpaceTime Series 29 Episode 36 *How to tell gas giants from brown dwarfs A new study has found that giant planets spin faster than their cosmic brown dwarfs lookalikes. *A nuclear power station on the Moon gets the green light NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy have renewed their partnership to develop a nuclear fission reactor to power a permanent base on the lunar surface by 2030. *Using an ice satellite to detect powerful geomagnetic storms The European Space Agency's Cryosat spacecraft has accurately measured the impact of resent geomagnetic storm activity from the Sun as it slammed into Earth's magnetic field.. *The Science Report New study shows that higher air pollution levels increase the risk of physical disabilities. Working out someone's mood by the way they walk. Over half of teens admit that they've created at least one image using AI nudification tools. Alex on Tech: Portable data centres on their way down under.For more SpaceTime visit www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

Sponsor Link:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to with the help of NordVPN. When you need to ramp up your privacy online, use the one we use and trust - NordVPN. To get our special price and offer simply visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenutsExoplanet Collisions, DART Mission Revelations, and Australia's Astronomical FutureIn this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson explore the latest cosmic discoveries and their implications for the future of astronomy. From the dramatic collision of two exoplanets to groundbreaking insights from the DART mission and the potential fate of Australia's telescopic capabilities, this episode is packed with engaging discussions and astronomical insights.Episode Highlights:- Exoplanet Collision: Andrew and Fred delve into the recent observation of two exoplanets colliding around the star Gaia20ehk, located 11,000 light years away. They discuss the significance of this rare event, its potential implications for planetary formation, and what it might reveal about our own solar system's history.- DART Mission Insights: The hosts revisit the DART mission, highlighting new findings from the impact on the asteroid moon Dimorphos. They discuss the peculiar surface streaks observed and the implications of material transfer between Didymos and Dimorphos, drawing parallels to cosmic events in our own solar system.- The Future of Australian Astronomy: A critical discussion unfolds regarding the impending end of Australia's strategic partnership with the European Southern Observatory. Andrew and Fred consider the challenges and opportunities this presents, referencing a compelling economic study that advocates for continued investment in astronomical research and infrastructure.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, Instagram, and more. 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.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Send a textSpring is knocking on the door.Astronomical spring officially begins this week, a potentially impactful storm arrives Monday into Tuesday, and we're entering the time of year when daylight begins increasing at its fastest pace of the entire year.We'll also look at who gets the most rainfall in the United States, explain the science behind seasonal lag, and break down the weekly weather preview for March 15th through March 22nd, 2026.All that and more ; next on Episode #235 of Obsessed With the Weather.Support the show

8. Bob Zimmerman: Explores astronomical discoveries such as exoplanet collisions and life potential around red dwarf stars,. He also details the unique composition of an interstellar comet and the strange "yin-yang" appearance of Saturn's moon,. (35 words) (8)

Sancya Luz returned to the Law of Positivism podcast to discuss the Venus cycle and its significance in astrology. She explained the astronomical and mythological aspects of Venus, including her phases as an evening and morning star, and the Sumerian myth of Inanna's descent into the underworld. Sancya shared her personal experiences and insights gained from 8 years of ritual observation of the Venus cycle, emphasizing its connection to personal growth, values, and transformation. She discussed the current phase of Venus as an evening star and the potential for renewed creativity and abundance. Sancya also announced an upcoming program called "A Higher Love" to help participants align with the Venus cycle and explore their own natal Venus in an embodied way.Read more about the program here: https://www.pathoftherose.com/ahigherlove

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How trustworthy is God? Well consider His astronomical love for us and how He has proven that love then re-ask the question?!?

David Livingston of The Space Show and Kishalay De of Columbia University outline future astronomical surveys using advanced telescopes to identify more "disappearing" stars, aiming to create a comprehensive population road map for black hole formation. 10.ROYAL OBSERVATORY AT GREENWICH

shrinkflation Shrinkflation Is Robbing You Blind | Episode 590 Good morning. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com. It's 46 degrees. I'm cold. I don't like being cold. But that's not what we're talking about today. Today we're talking about something that affects every single one of us every single week. Shrinkflation. And how companies are quietly screwing you over while pretending nothing changed. Listen now. What Shrinkflation Actually Is Shrinkflation is simple. The bag looks the same.The box looks the same.The price looks the same. But you're getting less. Your “pound” bag of chips? Not a pound anymore.16 ounces becomes 14.5 ounces.Same packaging. Same shelf space. Same mental price anchor. They don't raise the price because people notice price increases. They shrink the product because most people never check the weight. That's the game. Why It Works on Your Brain Everyone has internal price anchors. You know what Coke “should” cost.You know what ground beef “should” cost.You know what eggs “should” cost. When the price jumps too far past that mental number, you hesitate. You buy less. You switch brands. So instead of raising prices aggressively, companies keep the sticker steady and shave ounces off the back end. That's less likely to trigger your brain. And it works. The Worst Offenders Right Now Chips.Soda.Single-serve snacks. The further you get from bulk, the worse the value gets. A 12-pack of Coke creeping toward $9.97? That's insane. Run the unit math. If it's buy 2 get 3 free at Kroger, do the math.Total cost divided by total units. If it comes out to $4 a case? That's closer to reality. Unit price is king. Always. Same with meat. Ground beef has exploded. But sometimes a 50/50 beef-pork blend at Walmart hits that sweet spot. Closer to ingredients = better value.Closer to convenience = you're getting wrecked. Ingredients Beat Snacks Every Time Plain oats? Still solid.Rice? Still dependable.Flour? Still cheap. Bulk ingredients have padding built in. They absorb inflation better. Single-serve cookies? Astronomical. Two cookies can cost almost as much as a full bag. And if you run the math on making them from scratch, the ROI is ridiculous. The closer you move toward bulk, the better your survival position gets. That's not theory. That's math. Group Buys Might Be the Secret Weapon This might be its own episode. But think about this. Shipping kills value. Whether it's supplements, bulk meat, or specialty items. Split that shipping with friends? Now the math changes. Split a primal cut of beef.Split bulk orders.Split shipping costs. Suddenly your unit price drops dramatically. We talk prepping all the time. But cost discipline is prep too. Final Thoughts Shrinkflation is real. They're not just raising prices. They're reducing value. Your defense is simple: Check weight.Check unit price.Buy bulk.Run the math.Split costs when you can. Stop shopping emotionally.Start shopping strategically. That's survival in 2026. This is James from SurvivalPunk.com. DIY to survive. Amazon Item OF The Day Food Scale, 11lb Digital Kitchen Scale with 6 Units LCD Display and Tare Function,Compact Design for Baking,Healthy Cooking,Meal Prep, 304 Stainless Steel Think this post was worth 20 cents? Consider joining The Survivalpunk Army and get access to exclusive content and discounts! Don't forget to join in on the road to 1k! Help James Survivalpunk Beat Couch Potato Mike to 1k subscribers on Youtube Want To help make sure there is a podcast Each and every week? Join us on Patreon Subscribe to the Survival Punk Survival Podcast. The most electrifying podcast on survival entertainment. Itunes Pandora RSS Spotify Like this post? Consider signing up for my email list here > Subscribe Join Our Exciting Facebook Group and get involved Survival Punk Punk's The post Shrinkflation Is Robbing You Blind | Episode 590 appeared first on Survivalpunk.

s of the Hubble Constant — Bob Zimmerman — Zimmerman outlines a fundamental crisis in cosmological understanding regarding the Hubble constant, the astronomical parameter measuring the rate at which the universe is systematically expanding across time and space. Zimmerman documents that the measurement crisis stems from irreducible conflicting empirical data: when astronomers measure the early universe using distant supernovae and cosmic microwave background radiation, they derive a lower expansion rate number, yet when they measure the near universeusing contemporary observations of local galactic clusters, they derive a significantly higher expansion rate number. Zimmerman emphasizes that this discrepancy does not result from imprecise or unreliable data; rather, both measurement methodologies have become increasingly sophisticated and accurate, yet the fundamental contradiction persists despite technological improvements. Zimmerman argues that the persistent contradiction between two highly accurate but incompatible numerical values indicates that "something is fundamentally wrong with the cosmology and the theories," suggesting that current scientific understanding of the Big Bang, cosmic evolution, and the universe's fundamental physical properties contains critical errors requiring radical theoretical revision. Zimmerman employs an analogy: if measuring a child's growth rate during their first year of life predicted they should be 4 feet tall, but contemporary measurement reveals them to be 5 feet tall, and both measurements are perfectly accurate, then the mathematical formula governing human growth is fundamentally flawed—similarly, the Hubble constant contradiction suggests current cosmological models misunderstand the universe's fundamental physics and evolutionary trajectory. AUGUST 1958