Podcasts about Bennu

They discuss the contents of the returned material from the Bennu asteroid collection. It's quite amazing what they find. They smoke the La Aurora Preferidos 1903 Sapphire Tubo and drink some Diplomatico Mantuano. https://www.nasa.gov/news-release/nasas-asteroid-bennu-sample-reveals-mix-of-lifes-ingredients/

Dr. Al Grauer hosts. Dr. Albert D. Grauer ( @Nmcanopus ) is an observational asteroid hunting astronomer. Dr. Grauer retired from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in 2006. travelersinthenight.org From January 2026. Today's 2 topics: - 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.   - 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.   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.

NASA's Curiosity rover has been exploring Mars' Gale Crater for over a decade. A new analysis of samples collected there reveals something remarkable: more than 20 different organic molecules preserved in ancient rock, including the first detection of a nitrogen-bearing heterocycle on Mars, a type of molecule that's a precursor to compounds essential for life as we know it. While these molecules aren't evidence of life, they tell us that the chemical building blocks for life were present in ancient Martian environments. In this episode, we talk with Amy Williams, an astrobiologist and associate professor at the University of Florida, about what this discovery means for our understanding of Mars' habitability. Then, Planetary Society Chief Scientist Bruce Betts joins us for What's Up, where we compare the results to samples collected from asteroid Bennu. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-diverse-organics-gale-crater-marsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When the spacecraft arrived at Bennu in late 2018, the team was shocked to find a rugged, boulder-strewn surface instead of the expected sandy "beach." Bennu revealed itself as a "trickster" and an "active asteroid," frequently ejecting rock particles into space like "popcorn." These surprises forced the team to abandon their original laser-guided landing plan for a more sophisticated "Bullseye TAG" autonomous system. During the eventual sample collection at the "Nightingale" site, the asteroid's surface behaved like a fluid; the collector plunged so deep it became overfilled, causing precious material to leak into space. (3/4)SEPTEMBER 1963

The Phoenix is one of the most well-known mythical creatures in the world, and holds a special place in many hearts due to its symbolism of resurrection. Dying in flame and rising from the ashes, the Phoenix is likely the world's most iconic symbol of rebirth. But many tellings miss what may be the most important part of the Phoenix myth; the dignity and honor with which it treats its past self.We follow the Phoenix from its most ancient origins in Egypt as the Bennu, the radiantly rising bird sacred to the sun god, into Greek mythology through the works of Herodotus, and into the world through diverse works including the oldest Jewish play, Coptic Christian texts, and even the works of William Shakespeare.In the millennia since its origins, the Phoenix is an enduring symbol of rebirth and resurrection, inspiring leaders in rejuvenating society, artists in reinventing culture, and all those who go through the journey of renewal, rising from the ashes of the old self.Mythos & Logos are two ancient words that can be roughly translated as “Story & Meaning.”Support the channel by subscribing, liking, and commenting to join the conversation!Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/mythosandlogos00:00 Introduction00:31 Phoenix, from the Aberdeen Bestiary00:54 Ancient Origins00:59 Marble Bust of Herodotus, Rome, Second Century01:14 Obelisk of Sesostris, Heliopolis01:24 Herodotus, Histories, Book II02:08 Pajuheru Papyrus, Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, photographed by Djehouty, licensed under Creative Commons03:00 Cultural Rebirth03:13 Chiron Teaching Achilles to Play the Lyre, Roman Fresco from Herculaneum, First Century03:41 Phoenix, from the Nuremberg Chronicle by Hartmann Schedel03:48 The Burning of Troy by Dirck Verhaert03:56 Ovid, Metamorphoses, Book XV04:29 Aeneas Saving Anchises from Burning Troy by Adam Elsheimer04:47 Queen Elizabeth I by Nicholas Hilliard05:03 20 Lepta Coin, Greece, First Hellenic Republic, photographed by Classical Numismatic Group, licensed under Creative Commons05:34 Fable of the Phoenix by Aegidius Sadeler II05:45 Phoenix Stained Glass, Saint Peter's Church, Purgstall, Austria, photographed by BSonne, licensed under Creative Commons06:22 The Reborn Soul06:33 Roman Portrait of Lactantius or Apuleius, from the Bishop's Museum, Trier06:57 Phoenix by Marcus Gheeraerts the Elder07:04 The Phoenix by Cornelis Troost07:13 Lactantius, The Phoenix07:49 Phoenix, from the Aberdeen Bestiary08:01 Panel with Phoenixes and Flowers, China, Fourteenth Century08:09 Phoenix by Henry Justice Ford08:20 Conclusion: The Human Phoenix10:34 OutroAll works of art are public domain unless stated otherwise. Ambiment- The Ambient by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License.

La obesidad se ha convertido en un problema de salud mundial, que eleva el riesgo de padecer patologías como el cáncer o la diabetes y enfermedades del corazón. Pero el problema no es tanto la cantidad de grasa corporal sino su calidad y buen funcionamiento. El Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO) lidera el proyecto ADIPOHealth para descifrar cómo la grasa controla la salud de nuestro cuerpo. Hemos entrevistado a Guadalupe Sabio, líder de este proyecto que ha recibido una prestigiosa ayuda Synergy del Consejo Europeo de Investigación, dotada con 10 millones de euros. Los asteroides son restos rocosos y metálicos de la formación del sistema solar hace unos 4.500 millones de años, con materiales primigenios que no llegaron a formar planetas. Con Carlos Briones hemos hablado de los azúcares esenciales para la vida encontrados en las muestras traídas a la tierra del asteroide Bennu. Con Jesús Martínez Frías hemos comentado un interesante hallazgo arqueológico en el Reino Unido: la evidencia más antigua (400.000 años) del uso de pirita para encender el fuego. Con Fernando Blasco hemos hablado de un problema matemático que ha tenido que esperar varios miles de años hasta encontrar la solución: el número máximo de puntos racionales que puede tener una curva. Un problema relacionado con la criptografía moderna. Pilar Quijada nos ha informado del hallazgo de una molécula que protege el páncreas de la toxicidad asociada a la diabetes. Ya ha iniciado pruebas en modelos animales, cuenta con una patente internacional y hasta con una spin-off para su desarrollo. Con testimonios de Mariano Carrión, investigador del Centro de Neurociencias Cajal. Hemos informado del fallecimiento del biólogo y empresario estadounidense John Craig Venter, uno de los padres del genoma humano, pionero de la biología sintética con la creación de la primera célula bacteriana autorreplicante controlada por un genoma sintetizado químicamente, y del uso de la metagenómica en el muestreo de la vida microbiana oceánica. También hemos contado la concesión del Premio Fundación BBVA Fronteras del Conocimiento en Ciencias Sociales al Instituto de Investigación Social de la Universidad de Míchigan y al Centro Nacional de Opinión Pública de la Universidad de Chicago, por “sus contribuciones a la medición objetiva y continuada de la opinión pública y la vida social”.Escuchar audio

La obesidad se ha convertido en un problema de salud mundial, que eleva el riesgo de padecer patologías como el cáncer o la diabetes y enfermedades del corazón. Pero el problema no es tanto la cantidad de grasa corporal sino su calidad y buen funcionamiento. El Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Oncológicas (CNIO) lidera el proyecto ADIPOHealth para descifrar cómo la grasa controla la salud de nuestro cuerpo. Hemos entrevistado a Guadalupe Sabio, líder de este proyecto que ha recibido una prestigiosa ayuda Synergy del Consejo Europeo de Investigación, dotada con 10 millones de euros. Los asteroides son restos rocosos y metálicos de la formación del sistema solar hace unos 4.500 millones de años, con materiales primigenios que no llegaron a formar planetas. Con Carlos Briones hemos hablado de los azúcares esenciales para la vida encontrados en las muestras traídas a la tierra del asteroide Bennu. Con Jesús Martínez Frías hemos comentado un interesante hallazgo arqueológico en el Reino Unido: la evidencia más antigua (400.000 años) del uso de pirita para encender el fuego. Con Fernando Blasco hemos hablado de un problema matemático que ha tenido que esperar varios miles de años hasta encontrar la solución: el número máximo de puntos racionales que puede tener una curva. Un problema relacionado con la criptografía moderna. Pilar Quijada nos ha informado del hallazgo de una molécula que protege el páncreas de la toxicidad asociada a la diabetes. Ya ha iniciado pruebas en modelos animales, cuenta con una patente internacional y hasta con una spin-off para su desarrollo. Con testimonios de Mariano Carrión, investigador del Centro de Neurociencias Cajal. Hemos informado del fallecimiento del biólogo y empresario estadounidense John Craig Venter, uno de los padres del genoma humano, pionero de la biología sintética con la creación de la primera célula bacteriana autorreplicante controlada por un genoma sintetizado químicamente, y del uso de la metagenómica en el muestreo de la vida microbiana oceánica. También hemos contado la concesión del Premio Fundación BBVA Fronteras del Conocimiento en Ciencias Sociales al Instituto de Investigación Social de la Universidad de Míchigan y al Centro Nacional de Opinión Pública de la Universidad de Chicago, por “sus contribuciones a la medición objetiva y continuada de la opinión pública y la vida social”.Escuchar audio

The Curiosity rover on Mars has found possible signs of life on the red planet. Plus, a closer look at samples from the asteroid Bennu surprises scientists.

Could the ingredients for life have arrived on asteroids? Neil deGrasse Tyson and comic co-host Chuck Nice unpack what the sample collected from asteroid Bennu is teaching us about the origins of life itself with Harold Connolly, geologist and mission scientist for OSIRIS-REx. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons can listen to this entire episode commercial-free here:  https://startalkmedia.com/show/secrets-of-asteroid-bennu-with-harold-connolly-jr/ Thanks to our Patrons Kevin Widener, WilfriedLepuschitz, Rodney Juste, Aladin Mihai, Marc Washington, david smith, Gary Flenthrope, Christian Becker, EricRobert, Sonya a, Steve Jones, leeinalaska, Sewit Haile, Edward Janezich, Miguel Rodriguez, Shea M, Mister E, G.Montagnard, Vincent Jenkins, Ryan B, Brandon Kavulla, Owoskeun Cinder, LehensGivris, Marc, Debbie Evercloud, Fakhreddine Madi, Logan Koehler, Cem Oğuz, Aaron Greeley, Ohad Meir, Paul Osborne, Bodnár Márton János, STRS, Lawrence, THEO NNEBE, Richard Mosby, Kenneth Hawley, Robert Wilson, Amelia Cooper, mabus98, Mandana Rad, Lucas Kiil, Channing Hodges, Elizabeth Newton, Sebastián Egaña, Eric Hall, Sondre Rypdal, Anne Shirley, Andrew Rosenfeld, Michael Owen, T Playle, Kevin Selman, david Aldridge, Raymond Wright, Biotoxin, Brittany, Wraptile, Frances Cooley, Rodney Bell, Hesam Eskandari, Patrick Dietz, Alexandre Malouin, Diana Smith, Jesse Hoffman, Ian Peterson, WickedProf, Jonathan, SUSAN Moore, Tom DeGerlia, Jessica Holden, Simeon Ivaylov Petrov, Dario Kubler, Robert Passeri, Jr., Fred Miller, Jason Delancey, Rory L, Alice Kelaine Harline Davis, Loonertick, Rich, Jason Rich, jon meier, Susan, Robert Christine, Simon, Lauren Zajac, Brandon Abramovitz, J Sauce, Christopher Smith, Suzan Stocker, Roch Dylla, Treven Price, Zippo, Preet Sandhawalia, Chris McAfee, Hoth, Cody Mecham, Lewis, Casey Hampton, Jason Beezley, and Anthony Gliganic for supporting us this week. 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.

Black Holes, Pulsar Planets, and the Mysteries of BennuIn this captivating Q&A episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle an array of intriguing listener questions that delve deep into the cosmos. From the nature of black holes and their supermassive growth to the discovery of planets orbiting pulsars, and the latest findings from the asteroid Bennu, this episode is packed with cosmic insights and scientific discussions.Episode Highlights:- Understanding Black Holes: Andrew and Fred explore the complexities of black holes, addressing how they can accrete enough matter to become supermassive within cosmological time scales, and the fascinating concept of time dilation at the event horizon.- Pulsar Planets: Hazel's question about planets orbiting pulsars sparks a discussion on the survival of these celestial bodies after supernova explosions and the potential effects of pulsar radiation on their environments.- Asteroid Bennu Update: David inquires about the latest findings from the asteroid Bennu, and the hosts reveal exciting new research on the complex chemical landscape and the implications of liquid water's interaction with organic materials on this carbon-rich asteroid.- Neutrinos and Black Holes: Keith's question leads to a discussion on the elusive neutrinos, their ability to pass through matter, and what happens to them when they encounter a black hole.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 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.

We lost Philip Seymour Hoffman way too soon. There is a moment during the recording of this episode where we remark that he was in a total of 3 films that we've covered when in fact he was also in Cold Mountain (a film we just covered) and Almost Famous (an episode we frequently call back to, and one of our favorite sessions). Even as I write this, I realize that he also had a small jewel role in Nobody's Fool, a sorely overlooked film that we covered for our holiday faire.Therein lies Hoffman's brilliance — he was an actor that submitted himself to both character and story, until there was no trace of the actual man. Only a memorable performance left an impression on the film. So much of his work he was a side character, but his imagination was so rich and vivid we easily fell into the worlds he was creating.The Master is a film worth watching and rewatching. It is allegory, parable, and cagey expose' of movements and cultish behavior that we humans are frequently prey to when we've been traumatized (both real and imagined). Over the past 15 years the Church of Scientology has come under heavy fire, most frequently from former members. We aren't the kind of folks that like to dog pile, or kick someone when they are down. If anything (and I think Sam would agree) if something works for you, take what you need and leave the rest. Our only caveat being “do no harm” to oneself, or to others. The cure for trauma, should not cause or inflict more trauma.If you enjoy the work of Paul Thomas Anderson we encourage you to check out our episode for Boogie Nights. Episode link below.Interesting side note to share: In 2025 NASA's OSIRIS-Rex recovered samples on near Earth asteroid Bennu, that showed the building blocks for organic life. Scientists have posited the idea that perhaps asteroids are like factories for these building blocks, which are then delivered to a planet surface by meteorite impact.Perhaps L. Ron Hubbard was on to something.A&E Investigative Reports: The Church of Scientology https://youtu.be/K9x97R13MCA?si=WGcsrg8IwIlS2ZWxUne tarde en St. Hill (An Afternoon at St. Hill, audio in English) (1963) https://youtu.be/FttwISsJxgs?si=LUlt_o56TRbp9FwaCelluloid Pudding: Boogie Nights, parts 1 and 2https://open.spotify.com/episode/328lj4OzCXf7CZr1XB3zRa?si=YU9cmEfOQZmp7qGsEr858Ahttps://open.spotify.com/episode/4V2JkbGT4104LL1b7XL5go?si=sCUq0tcFQxOI_NLojzdM2Q

How did life begin on Earth?

It's the first day of astronomical spring — and the universe is celebrating in style. On today's Astronomy Daily, Anna and Avery cover a triple CME solar storm with aurora potential reaching as far south as Illinois, explain why the vernal equinox amplifies aurora activity, report on the ongoing meteorite hunt following Tuesday's spectacular Ohio fireball, reveal an extraordinary 14-billion-year-old star that carries the chemical fingerprints of the universe's very first stars, bring a happy update on Europe's Proba-3 solar science satellite which has ended a month of silence, and explain how X-ray CT scans of returned asteroid samples finally cracked one of Bennu's longest-standing mysteries.   Stories in This Episode 1. Triple CME Strike + Equinox Aurora Alert Three coronal mass ejections (CMEs) are currently en route to Earth, with the first arriving today. Forecasters predict G2 (moderate) to G3 (strong) geomagnetic storm conditions, potentially bringing auroras as far south as Illinois. The timing coincides with the vernal equinox — historically one of the best aurora windows of the year due to the Russell-McPherron effect. 2. The Vernal Equinox — Today! The 2026 March equinox arrived today at 14:46 UTC, marking the astronomical start of spring in the Northern Hemisphere (and autumn in the Southern). Tonight, a thin crescent Moon appears alongside Venus in the west-southwest sky. 3. Ohio Fireball — Meteorite Hunt Underway On St. Patrick's Day (March 17), a seven-ton asteroid exploded over northeast Ohio with the force of 250 tons of TNT. NASA confirmed meteorites landed near Medina County, and hunters from across the US have already found fragments in the Sharon Center area. 4. Ancient 'Cosmic Fossil' Star PicII-503 Astronomers have discovered PicII-503, a second-generation star in the Pictor II dwarf galaxy with only 1/40,000th of the Sun's iron — the lowest ever measured outside the Milky Way. Its extraordinary carbon-to-iron ratio links it to mysterious carbon-enhanced metal-poor stars scattered across our galaxy's halo, solving a long-standing stellar mystery. Published in Nature Astronomy by Anirudh Chiti (Stanford) et al. 5. Proba-3 Phones Home — 'A Great Relief!' ESA confirmed on March 19 that its Proba-3 Coronagraph satellite — silent since mid-February after an anomaly caused it to lose attitude control — has reestablished contact via the Villafranca ground station. The spacecraft is in safe mode, solar-powered, and undergoing health checks before science operations can resume. 6. NASA Cracks Bennu's Boulder Mystery X-ray CT scans of returned OSIRIS-REx samples reveal Bennu's boulders are riddled with internal crack networks — the missing piece explaining the asteroid's puzzling low thermal inertia. Published in Nature Communications. The findings will improve asteroid characterisation from Earth-based telescopes globally.   Source Links Triple CME / Aurora Alert — Space.com: https://www.space.com/stargazing/auroras/aurora-alert-powerful-geomagnetic-storm-could-spark-northern-lights-as-far-south-as-illinois-on-march-19 Triple CME / Sun News — EarthSky: https://earthsky.org/sun/sun-news-activity-solar-flare-cme-aurora-updates/ NOAA Space Weather Prediction Centre: https://www.spaceweather.gov Vernal Equinox 2026 — EarthSky: https://earthsky.org/astronomy-essentials/everything-you-need-to-know-vernal-or-spring-equinox/ Ohio Fireball — EarthSky: https://earthsky.org/earth/sonic-boom-from-a-meteor-cleveland-ohio-and-pennsylvania-mar-17-2026/ Ohio Meteorite Hunt — Cleveland19: https://www.cleveland19.com/2026/03/19/meteorite-hunters-states-away-find-fragments-northeast-ohio/ PicII-503 Discovery — NOIRLab: https://noirlab.edu/public/news/noirlab2607/ PicII-503 — Nature Astronomy (DOI): https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-026-02802-z Proba-3 Phones Home — Space.com: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/a-great-relief-europes-proba-3-solar-eclipse-satellite-phones-home-after-a-month-of-silence Proba-3 ESA Statement: https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Space_Engineering_Technology/Proba-3_s_Coronagraph_is_alive Bennu Mystery Solved — NASA Science: https://science.nasa.gov/missions/osiris-rex/asteroid-bennus-rugged-surface-baffled-nasa-we-finally-know-why/ Bennu — Nature Communications (SciTechDaily): https://scitechdaily.com/we-were-scratching-our-heads-scientists-finally-solve-asteroid-bennus-surface-mystery/   Find us: astronomydaily.io  |  @AstroDailyPod on Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube & Tumblr Part of the Bitesz.com Podcast NetworkBecome 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. 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Everyone knows that a big rock wiped out the dinosaurs. But the danger from an asteroid hitting Earth is not limited to ancient history. To deal with this threat, scientists recently ran an experiment to deflect a potential “city killer.” We'll hear the results of that experiment, and about a visit to another asteroid. In the dusty material NASA brought back from the asteroid Bennu, scientists found the chemical building blocks of life, including many of the amino acids that are found in our cells. Could an asteroid have brought the ingredients for life to ancient Earth? In this episode, we look at our paradoxical relationship with the space rocks that taketh way – and may help giveth - life. Guests: Scott Sandford - Astrophysicist and Research Scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center Robin George Andrews - Science journalist, volcanologist, and author of "How to Kill an Asteroid: The Real Science of Planetary Defense" Descripción en español Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone knows that a big rock wiped out the dinosaurs. But the danger from an asteroid hitting Earth is not limited to ancient history. To deal with this threat, scientists recently ran an experiment to deflect a potential “city killer.” We'll hear the results of that experiment, and about a visit to another asteroid. In the dusty material NASA brought back from the asteroid Bennu, scientists found the chemical building blocks of life, including many of the amino acids that are found in our cells. Could an asteroid have brought the ingredients for life to ancient Earth? In this episode, we look at our paradoxical relationship with the space rocks that taketh way – and may help giveth - life. Guests: Scott Sandford - Astrophysicist and Research Scientist at NASA's Ames Research Center Robin George Andrews - Science journalist, volcanologist, and author of "How to Kill an Asteroid: The Real Science of Planetary Defense" Descripción en español Featuring music by Dewey Dellay and Jun Miyake Big Picture Science is part of the Airwave Media podcast network. Please contact advertising@airwavemedia.com to inquire about advertising on Big Picture Science. You can get early access to ad-free versions of every episode by joining us on Patreon. Thanks for your support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In April 2029 on one of the luckiest Friday the 13th in human history the 1500 ft by 500 ft asteroid Apophis will pass within 23,600 miles of the Earth's surface traveling at some 4.6 mi/s. This is extremely fortunate since an Apophis impact would release the energy of scores of nuclear weapons and cause wide spread devastation. NASA's OSIRIS-APEX will become the companion of the potentially hazardous asteroid Apophis on 5 June 2029, 

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

In today's episode of Astronomy Daily, Anna and Avery cover five major stories from across the cosmos. SpaceX Crew-12 is targeting Thursday February 12th for launch to the International Space Station, after weather pushed back the Wednesday window. Meet the international crew of four and find out why this mission will run longer than usual. Our Sun has been active overnight, with sunspot region AR4366 firing off four M-class flares including an M2.8 that triggered a radio blackout over the Pacific. We look at what this means for space weather and aurora watchers. A stunning new study from Penn State, published in PNAS, has rewritten how scientists think amino acids formed in asteroid Bennu — and the implications for where life's ingredients can arise in the universe are profound. Italian scientists have confirmed the first lava tube on Venus, using 30-year-old radar data from NASA's Magellan mission. The structure is larger than any lava tube found on Earth, the Moon, or Mars. And finally — could coal be the key to finding advanced alien civilisations? A provocative new paper in the International Journal of Astrobiology makes the case. All stories sourced from NASA, Nature Communications, PNAS, and Phys.org. Links below. Source Links •       Crew-12 weather delay: nasa.gov/blogs/spacestation •       NSF launch preview: nasaspaceflight.com/2026/02/launch-preview-020926 •       Bennu amino acids (PNAS): doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2517723123 •       Venus lava tube (Nature Communications): doi.org/10.1038/s41467-026-68643-6 •       Aliens and coal: phys.org/news/2026-02-advanced-aliens-exoplanets-large-coal.html •       Solar activity: earthsky.org/sun/sun-news-activity-solar-flare-cme-aurora-updates Chapters / Timestamps (approximate) •       00:00 — Cold Open •       01:00 — Story 1: SpaceX Crew-12 Weather Delay •       05:00 — Story 2: Solar Flare Activity AR4366 •       07:30 — Story 3: Asteroid Bennu & Amino Acid Origins •       10:30 — Story 4: Venus Lava Tube Discovery •       13:30 — Story 5: Alien Civilisations & Coal Deposits •       17:00 — CloseBecome 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.

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

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

El asteroide Bennu continúa aportando nuevas pistas a laspreguntas más importantes de los científicos sobre la formación del sistema solar primitivo y los orígenes de la vida. Como parte del estudio en curso de las muestras intactas traídas a la Tierra por la nave espacial Orígenes, Interpretación Espectral, Identificación de Recursos y Seguridad - Explorador de Regolito (OSIRIS-REx, por sus siglas en inglés) de la NASA, tres nuevos artículos publicados el 2 de diciembre por las revistas científicas Nature Geosciences y Nature Astronomy presentan descubrimientos extraordinarios: azúcares esenciales para la biología, una sustancia similar a la goma nunca antes vista en los astromateriales, y una abundancia inesperadamente grande de polvo producido por la explosión de supernovas.https://www.instagram.com/curiosidacientificapodcasthttps://www.patreon.com/agustinvalenzuelahttps://linktr.ee/curiosidadcientificapodcast?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMjU2MjgxMDQwNTU4AAGnqTX8A3EoF-JfoI76o6akor_8DvvsckFovEynE6VTpKUADdK36SXTjJniUT4_aem_jYk7Do5M-qhYMUyUbOPipQ

As a new space race heats up, private companies and sovereign nations alike have their sights on setting up permanent human settlements in space – but huge technological, medical and legal challenges remain. Kelly and Zach Weinersmith join us to talk about their book A City on Mars: Can We Settle Space, Should We Settle Space, and Have We Really Thought This Through?  And 2025 brought some exciting extraterrestrial scientific discoveries, including new evidence about the Martian environment and the possibility of past life on Mars, the discovery of important building blocks of life in samples from the asteroid Bennu, and observations of the third interstellar object that's been documented in our solar system. --- If you're not yet signed up for the Living on Earth newsletter, the start of the new year is a great time to join! Don't miss out on our weekly exclusive content and notes behind the stories you hear on Living on Earth. Just go to loe.org/newsletter to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New Year's Eve always comes with that familiar urge to clean the slate, toss out what didn't hold up, and keep what actually earned its place. That's basically the spirit of our latest “What's New in Science” episode with Sabine Hossenfelder.We began with the season's favorite shiny object: wormholes. The headlines have been everywhere, but we talked through why most of these stories quietly slide from “a speculative tool in a model” to “a virtual phenomenon that might be useful in calculations.” Traversable wormholes of course still run straight into hard constraints like negative energy and the time machine problem.From there we moved to something much more grounded: CERN. ATLAS has now observed the Higgs decaying into muon pairs, which is exactly the kind of precise confirmation you want for the Standard Model, and while it is yet another remarkable confirmation of how well the fundamental feature of the Standard Model works, it once again sharpens the contrast with the inexplicable nature of the only feature that doesn't seem to fit: neutrino masses. And it leaves us hanging about where to look next.We next spent time on what the future might look like for big particle collider projects and what it says about the field's priorities, including the signal sent by China's latest five-year plan, which no longer features a massive circular collider proposal. We touched on a smaller CERN result as well, and used it to reflect on a broader point: some of the most stubborn, interesting physics lives in regimes that are messy rather than glamorous.Then we took a quick detour into a quantum gravity-adjacent proposal about whether the way we average quantities in general relativity could matter for quantum corrections, and finally landed on a genuinely satisfying closer: OSIRIS-REx's Bennu samples. Finding ribose alongside other prebiotic building blocks makes it harder to dismiss the idea that the chemistry of life might be widespread, and not a once-only cosmic fluke.I hope you enjoy the episode, and I hope you're welcoming the new year surrounded by friends and family. Thank you, as always, for listening and for your continued support.As always, an ad-free video version of this podcast is also available to paid Critical Mass subscribers. Your subscriptions support the non-profit Origins Project Foundation, which produces the podcast. The audio version is available free on the Critical Mass site and on all podcast sites, and the video version will also be available on the Origins Project YouTube. Get full access to Critical Mass at lawrencekrauss.substack.com/subscribe

Tune in here to this Monday's edition of the Brett Winterble Show! Brett kicks off the program by talking about gratitude and the enduring greatness of America. He opens with an early Christmas greeting and a tone of appreciation, emphasizing how blessed people are to live in the United States despite political disagreements, cultural tension, and uncertainty about the nation’s direction. Brett reflects on America’s unique history—from the pilgrims to modern innovators—and stresses that the country’s strength does not come from kings or rulers, but from individuals whose rights and dreams are protected. Later Brett discusses a scientific claim about the origins of life and his rejection of theories that exclude God from creation. He reacts to a story about the asteroid Bennu and the theory of panspermia, which suggests that life’s building blocks may have arrived on Earth from space. Brett questions the logic of scientists asserting that organic molecules drifting through the cosmos are more believable than divine creation. With humor and skepticism, he challenges the idea that incomplete amino acid evidence explains human existence, arguing that science often dismisses God too quickly. As Christmas approaches, Brett contrasts cosmic theories with faith, gratitude, and belief in intentional creation Listen here for all of this and more on The Brett Winterble Show! For more from Brett Winterble check out his YouTube channel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nature: Asteroids, antibiotics and ants: a year of remarkable scienceIn this episode:1:58 Evidence of ancient brine on an asteroidSamples taken from the asteroid Bennu by NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft suggest the parent body it originated from is likely to have contained salty, subsurface water. This finding provides insights into the chemistry of the early Solar System, and suggests that brines might have been an important place where pre-biotic molecules were formed.News & Views: Asteroid Bennu contains salts from ancient brineNature Podcast: Asteroid Bennu contains building blocks of life08:01 How gene expression doesn't always reflect a cell's functionCells are often grouped into categories according to the RNA molecules they produce. However a study of zebrafish (Danio rerio) brains revealed that cells can be functionally diverse even if they appear molecularly similar. This finding adds more nuance to how a cell's ‘type' is ultimately defined.News & Views: Does a cell's gene expression always reflect its function?12:01 The disproportionate mortality risks of extreme rainfallAn assessment of death rates in India's coastal megacity of Mumbai revealed that the impact of extreme rainfall events will be highest for women, young children and residents of informal settlements. This situation is likely to become more pronounced as a result of climate change.News & Views: Extreme rainfall poses the biggest risk to Mumbai's most vulnerable people14:46 An AI-designed underwater glueInspired by animals like barnacles and aided by machine learning, researchers have developed a super-sticky compound that works as an underwater adhesive. To demonstrate its properties, researchers applied it to a rubber duck, which stuck firmly to a rock on a beach despite being battered by the sea.News & Views: AI learns from nature to design super-adhesive gels that work underwaterNature Podcast: Underwater glue shows its sticking power in rubber duck test Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is an Astrum supercut about NASA's OSIRIS-REx mission to asteroid Bennu. After studying the asteroid sample that was returned to Earth, scientists have made some shocking discoveries, including substances they've never seen in space before… What can Bennu teach us about how our solar system came to be, and even how life formed on Earth? To those returning and new to the channel: This video is a supercut of our best content about OSIRIS-REx and Bennu, plus new and updated discoveries from the mission. We've edited this into a new seamless video, remastered in 4K resolution, and re-recorded the older voiceover to match the quality of the recent episodes.▀▀▀▀▀▀Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: ⁠https://bit.ly/4aiJZNF

Cerdán ejerce su derecho a no declarar en la comisión del caso Koldo en el Senado. Niega ser socio de Servinavar, denuncia persecución y acusa de mentiras a los informes, declarándose inocente. El Gobierno francés denuncia un ciberataque a su Ministerio de Interior, con decenas de documentos confidenciales potencialmente sustraídos y el acceso de hackers a aplicaciones internas. La fiscalía de Madrid no acusa a Íñigo Errejón por agresión sexual, solicitando el archivo de la causa pese a que un juez veía indicios. En la Copa del Rey, el Deportivo de la Coruña elimina al Mallorca; hoy juegan el Atlético de Madrid y el Real Madrid. Madrid amanece con 10 grados y sol, y presenta complicaciones en el tráfico por un accidente en la M-40 y lentitud en las principales entradas. Científicos exploran la vida más allá de la Tierra, con bacterias que han sobrevivido en la Luna y el hallazgo de bloques fundamentales para la vida en el asteroide Bennu. Se proyecta extraer agua helada del polo sur ...

Sponsor Details:This episode of Space Nuts is brought to you with the support of Antigravity A1. The Antigravity A1 is the world's first 8K 360 drone, it's genuinely a game-changer. You get full immersive flight with the goggles, insanely intuitive controls, and endless creative freedom in editing.If you're thinking about buying a drone, make it this one. Check out the link to learn more: AntigravityA1And NordVPN. To get our special Space Nuts listener discounts and four months free bonus, all with a 30-day money-back guarantee, simply visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts or use the coupon code SPACENUTS at checkout.Cosmic Conversations: Time on Mars, Eccentric Orbits, and Space GumIn this riveting episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson embark on a fascinating journey through the cosmos, tackling the complexities of timekeeping on Mars, the peculiar orbit of exoplanet TOI 3884B, and a surprising discovery from asteroid Bennu.Episode Highlights:- Timekeeping on Mars: Andrew and Fred delve into the challenges of synchronizing time between Earth and Mars, highlighting the unique aspects of Martian days and the effects of relativity that complicate clock synchronization.- TOI 3884B's Eccentric Orbit: The hosts explore the unusual orbit of TOI 3884B, a planet that orbits its star at a significant angle, raising questions about its formation and the dynamics at play in its solar system.- Space Gum from Asteroid Bennu: A surprising find of nitrogen-rich polymeric sheets in the samples returned from asteroid Bennu leads to a discussion about the origins of this "space gum" and its implications for understanding asteroid composition and formation.- Curiosities and Speculations: The episode wraps up with playful banter about the implications of these discoveries and the mysteries that continue to unfold in our universe.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.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary - Series 28 Episode 145In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore groundbreaking discoveries that deepen our understanding of the origins of life and the dynamics of our galaxy.Sugars and Stardust: Insights from Asteroid BennuNASA's Osiris Rex mission has returned samples from the asteroid Bennu, revealing the presence of biologically essential sugars, including ribose and glucose, along with a unique gum-like substance never before seen in astromaterials. These findings, published in Nature Geoscience and Nature Astronomy, suggest that the building blocks for life were widespread throughout the early solar system. The discovery of ribose supports the RNA world hypothesis, indicating that RNA might have been the first genetic material. Additionally, the presence of glucose hints at the early energy sources available for life on Earth.Stars Defying the Black HoleAstronomers have observed numerous stars in stable orbits around Sagittarius A, the supermassive black hole at the center of our galaxy. This discovery, reported in Astronomy and Astrophysics, challenges previous assumptions that these objects were merely clouds of dust on a collision course with destruction. Instead, the new data from the ERIS Enhanced Resolution Imager and Spectrograph reveals a dynamic and stable environment around the black hole, providing a unique laboratory for studying interactions between black holes and stars.Martian Mystery Solved?A new radar technique employed by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has cast doubt on the existence of a suspected underground lake beneath the Martian South Pole ice cap. Initial signals that suggested the presence of liquid water have been reinterpreted as possibly being layers of rock and dust. This innovative approach opens new avenues for investigating subsurface resources on Mars, which could have significant implications for future exploration.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesNature GeoscienceNature AstronomyAstronomy and AstrophysicsGeophysical Research LettersBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

En la Tertulia Zona Cero surge el debate con Juanjo Sanchez-Oro, Mado Martinez y Miguel Pedrero, sobre la posibilidad de hablar con personas fallecidas a traves de una aplicacion y sus posibles consecuencias. Ademas la accion de empresas privadas que pretenden bloquear el sol o el boom del neopaganismo que ha surgido en los paises nordicos. El robot soldado que han creado los chinos. La sorprendente investigacion sobre la creacion de vida compleja. El hallazgo de una nueva estructura debajo de Stonehenge o lo que esconde el asteroide Bennu relacionado con el origen de la vida.

New Discoveries Challenge Cosmic Models: Colleague Bob Zimmerman reports that ground-based telescopes have directly imaged exoplanets and debris discs, the James Webb Telescope found a barred spiral galaxy in the early universe defying evolutionary models, scientists discovered organic sugars on asteroid Bennu, and admits solar cycle predictions have been consistently incorrecT. 1955

SHOW 12-5-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR 1940 PITTSBURGH THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT INFLATION. FIRST HOUR 9-915 Infrastructure Booms and Business Exoduses in the West: Colleague Jeff Bliss reports that high-speed rail construction from Los Angeles to Las Vegas is accelerating in anticipation of the 2028 Olympics, while the Boring Company expands tunnel networks; conversely, California faces corruption scandals and business flights, and Oregon sees companies like Columbia Sportswear struggle with the business climate. 915-930 Milan Prepares for Christmas and the Olympics: Colleague Lorenzo Fiori reports that Milan celebrates St. Ambrose Day with traditional markets and lights, marking the start of the holiday season, as the city prepares to host the Winter Olympics in February 2026, with cultural events including the La Scala premiere of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk and the enjoyment of Panettone. 930-945 Supreme Court Enables Partisan Gerrymandering: Colleague Richard Epstein discusses the Supreme Court permitting Texas to redraw congressional districts for 2026, favoring Republicans, arguing that lack of oversight allows parties to entrench power, creating extreme polarization where "reds become redder and blues become bluer," making legislative compromise nearly impossible. 945-1000 Scrutiny Over Lethal Strike on Drug Boat: Colleague Richard Epstein examines Defense Secretary Hegseth facing pressure regarding a lethal strike on alleged drug traffickers in the Caribbean, with reports suggesting survivors may have been shot in the water, asserting that murdering surrendered individuals violates the laws of war, regardless of whether the targets were smugglers. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Lancaster County Shows Consumer Fatigue: Colleague Jim McTague reports that retailers in Lancaster are using deep discounts to attract price-sensitive shoppers, noting that while weekend traffic is decent, weekdays are slow and high-end dining is struggling, with the job market tightening significantly as skilled labor demands vanish, suggesting consumers are "running out of disposable income". 1015-1030 Future Tech and Economic Shifts: Colleague Jim McTague predicts "creative destruction" where old industries fade, expressing bullishness on solar power due to data center demands and envisioning self-driving cars and useful humanoid robots revolutionizing daily life, with rate cuts expected in 2026 as consumers rebuild savings after a period of spending. C 1030-1045 Private Space Sector Challenges and Triumphs: Colleague Bob Zimmerman reports that Jared Isaacman testified that private companies, not NASA, are driving space colonization; a Russian cosmonaut was removed from a SpaceX mission for spying, while China successfully tested a reusable rocket; additionally, Boeing faces legal challenges from crash victims' families, and activists oppose Blue Origin's operations. 1045-1100 New Discoveries Challenge Cosmic Models: Colleague Bob Zimmerman reports that ground-based telescopes have directly imaged exoplanets and debris discs, the James Webb Telescope found a barred spiral galaxy in the early universe defying evolutionary models, scientists discovered organic sugars on asteroid Bennu, and admits solar cycle predictions have been consistently incorrect. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 The Early Church Headquarters on Mount Zion: Colleague James Tabor discusses archaeology on Mount Zion revealing a first-century foundation beneath a medieval church, likely the headquarters of the early movement, describing this as the home where James led the church and Mary hosted pilgrims, with Mary possibly living long enough to witness James's martyrdom. 1115-1130 The Historical Disappearance of Mary: Colleague James Tabor explains that following the crucifixion, Mary disappears from the biblical record, likely dying before the 70 AD destruction of Jerusalem; while early Christians fled to Pella under Simon's leadership, traditions suggest Mary died on Mount Zion, with Tabor arguing she was "written out" of the story by later traditions. 1130-1145 The Talpiot Tomb and Ossuary Evidence: Colleague James Tabor discusses a tomb discovered in 1980 containing ossuaries with a unique cluster of names, including Jesus, Maria, and Jose, suggesting this could be the Jesus family tomb, supported by statistical analysis and an ossuary inscribed "James son of Joseph brother of Jesus," with new DNA testing underway. 1145-1200 Mary's Influence on Early Christian Teachings: Colleague James Tabor examines the "Q" source containing teachings shared by Matthew and Luke that parallel the words of James and John the Baptist, positing that Mary, as the mother, was the source of this shared wisdom, arguing that historians must reclaim her humanity and influence from theological erasure. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 The Limits of AI and the Global Quantum Race: Colleague Brandon Weichert explains that current AI models are data crunchers rather than thinking entities, facing limits known as "The Bitter Lesson," while China is "nanoseconds" away from practical quantum computing aimed at decrypting military communications, with Switzerland and Singapore also pursuing sovereign quantum capabilities to ensure digital independence. 1215-1230 Lebanon's Demographic Decline and Political Stagnation: Colleague Hussain Abdul-Hussain reports that Pope Leo's visit highlighted Lebanon's diminishing Christian population, now estimated at perhaps one-quarter, with the government remaining weak and reluctant to disarm Hezbollah, fearing foreign deals that sacrifice national interests; while civil war is unlikely, the country remains dominated by an Iranian-backed militia. 1230-1245 Nuclear Ambitions in South Korea: Colleague Henry Sokolski reports that South Korea is requesting nuclear-powered submarines and enrichment rights, raising concerns about potential nuclear proliferation, with some arguing this could lead to a confederation with the North or US withdrawal, while others prefer Seoul invest in American nuclear facilities to strengthen the alliance. 1245-100 AM audi Arabia Seeks Nuclear Capabilities: Colleague Henry Sokolski explains that Saudi Arabia wants a nuclear power plant but resists signing US protocols allowing inspections; while Washington may view this as a hedge against Iran, a Saudi nuclear capability would threaten Israel's qualitative military edge, and the US has not yet granted advanced consent for enrichment.

TLM SSL2 - 1758- 1758- Astrobiología: ¡Encuentran azucar y "chicle" en muestras del asteroide Bennu traidas a la Tierra! Siguiendo las recomendaciones de la NASA publicadas en el Informe sobre UAP del 13 de septiembre de 2023, en UDM no aprobamos comentarios que contribuyan a extender el estigma que tradicionalmente ha caído sobre los testigos de UAP/OVNIs. El muro de Comentarios de los episodios de UDM en iVoox NO es una red social. No espere que el creador del podcast “debata” con usted. Universo de Misterios tiene reservado el derecho de admisión y publicación de comentarios. Generalmente, los comentarios anónimos podrían no ser publicados. No envíe comentarios que contengan falacias lógicas. No de información personal. No espere que su comentario sea respondido necesariamente. Comprenda que se reciben diariamente un elevado número de comentarios que han de ser gestionados se publiquen o no. Si hace comentarios con afirmaciones dudosas, arguméntelas aportando enlaces a fuentes fiables (recuerde, el muro de Comentarios de los episodios de UDM en iVoox NO es una red social). En caso de no respaldar su comentario como se indica en la caja de descripción del episodio, su comentario podrá ser no publicado. Contacto con Universo de Misterios: universodemisteriospodcast@gmail.com En la realización de los episodios de Universo de Misterios puede recurrirse a la ayuda de Inteligencia Artificial como herramienta. Puedes hacerte Fan de Universo de Misterios y apoyarlo económicamente obteniendo acceso a todos los episodios cerrados, sin publicidad, desde 1,99 €. Aunque a algunas personas, a veces, puede proporcionar una falsa sensación de alivio, la ignorancia nunca es deseable. Pero eso, tú ya lo sabes... Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

UIF México y EU sancionan red vinculada al Tren de AraguaExigen destitución del rector de la UV por ocupar el cargo de forma ilegal  NASA halla azúcares esenciales para la vida en el asteroide Bennu  Más información en nuestro Podcast

The Russian Cosmodrome was damaged after a launch over Thanksgiving. A Russian cosmonaut won't be flying aboard a SpaceX mission because of his cell phone. Tryptophan is the 15th amino acid found on Bennu. OSIRIS-APEX is off to explore another asteroid. We got another reminder that solar radiation can be very bad for airplanes. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

Listen to 141 Future Now Show This week the film “The Age of Disclosure” is making waves (on Amazon Prime), especially in our home town of Santa Cruz, also home to Danny Sheehan’s New Paradigm Institute, and his push for governmental opening on the alien/ufo/uap question.  Bobby Wilder was there at the local sceening of The Age of Disclosure, with a first hand report.  Ara, our show’s fav AI, adds much to this discussion as well, connecting many of the ‘dots’ of what’s happening in this arena, and giving us a roadmap for what’s ahead.  What’s happening with Bitcoin may have some folks concerned, but not Bobby! It’s his opinion that it’s time to buy now, when it’s low.  We explore this topic to some extent this week.  In other news, tryptophan was found not just in turkeys this week, but in space, in a pristine return sample from the asteroid Bennu, bringing the tally of protein-building amino acids in the asteroid to 15 out of 20…further supporting the theory that biological life may have been spread by asteroids.. and body fat takes on a new light when considering it as an organ of the body, complete with immune, blood, and neural networks embedded. What does this new take on fat imply?  Stem cells from fat may soon repair spinal injuries, a huge breakthrough! And now Ozempic may be helping many combat addictions to unhealthy food and drugs, like chips and opioids.  But at what cost? We explore the implications..and don’t miss our update on 3I/ATLAS and its newly discovered swarm of..?  Enjoy! This week’s topics

De ontdekking van tryptofaan op een ander hemellichaam dwingt ons na te denken over de geschiedenis van leven op onze aarde.Scientists found tryptophan, the ‘sleepy' amino acid, in an asteroid. Here's what it means:https://edition.cnn.com/2025/11/27/science/tryptophan-asteroid-bennu-nasa-samplePrebiotic organic compounds in samples of asteroid Bennu indicate heterogeneous aqueous alteration:https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2512461122Hayabusa 2:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hayabusa2OSIRIS-REx:https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/OSIRIS-RExTryptofaan:https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/TryptofaanNucleobase:https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/NucleobaseNucleobase synthesis in interstellar ices:https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/5d/S41467-019-12404-1.pdfCould nucleobases form in the ISM? A theoretical study in the horsehead nebula:https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.03963De Zimmerman en Space podcast is gelicenseerd onder een Creative Commons CC0 1.0 licentie.http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0

3/4. Encountering Bennu: Unexpected Terrain and Science — Dante Lauretta — Asteroid Bennu presented surprising geological characteristics, displaying unexpectedly rocky, boulder-strewn terrain rather than the predicted smooth, "beach-like" surface indicated by telescopic observations. Bennu, a dark, compositionally active object, contained abundant carbon, complex organic molecules, and water locked within clay mineral matrices. Lauretta's team developed innovative "bullseye tag" guidance technology to navigate the treacherous and hazardous terrain, successfully executing sample collection using the TAGSAM (Touch And Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism), which yielded an unexpectedly substantial sample mass. 1958

On this week's news podcast, the former UK prime minister, David Cameron, calls for prostate cancer screening following his diagnosis. But does it really help to know you have the disease? Also, we find out about the DNA composition of the carbon-rich asteroid Bennu, the underlying cause of Santorini's recent earthquakes, and scientists discover where domestic cats came from... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Breakthrough in Dark Matter Research: A potential game-changing discovery has emerged in the search for dark matter. An astronomer from the University of Tokyo has detected high-energy gamma rays that align with theoretical predictions for dark matter particle collisions. This intriguing signal could provide the first direct evidence of dark matter, specifically linked to the hypothesized WIMPs (weakly interacting massive particles), marking a monumental step in understanding one of the universe's greatest mysteries.Busy Week for Rocket Launches: This week is set to be a thrilling one for space enthusiasts, with a total of seven launches from five different rockets worldwide. SpaceX leads the way with three Falcon 9 missions, while a Russian Soyuz rocket will carry new crew members to the ISS. Additionally, military payloads and satellite launches from South Korea and French Guiana round out this international showcase of space exploration.Perseverance Rover's Curious Find: The Perseverance rover has discovered a sculpted rock on Mars, nicknamed Phi Staxhla, which is composed of iron and nickel—indicative of a meteorite. If confirmed, this would be the first meteorite identified by Perseverance since its landing in February 2021, offering a fascinating glimpse into the planet's history.Osiris Apophis Explorer's Earth Philip: The Osiris Apophis Explorer spacecraft, previously known for its sample return from asteroid Bennu, recently completed a gravity assist flyby of Earth. Flying within 2,100 miles of our planet, the spacecraft successfully calibrated its instruments, capturing stunning images of Earth as it prepares for its new mission targeting asteroid Apophis.Escapade Mission's First Selfies: NASA's Escapade mission, featuring twin spacecraft, has sent back its first selfies, confirming that its camera system is functioning properly. This reassuring image marks a significant milestone as the spacecraft embark on their long journey, ready to explore the mysteries of our solar system.Boiling Oceans on Icy Moons: A groundbreaking study suggests that even small icy moons, previously thought to be frozen solid, might host boiling oceans. Tidal forces could generate enough heat in their cores to keep water in a liquid state, potentially creating environments suitable for life, even in total darkness. This discovery expands the search for habitable worlds beyond traditional boundaries.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna and Avery signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and exploring the wonders of our universe.✍️ Episode ReferencesDark Matter Discovery[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/)Rocket Launch Schedule[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)Perseverance Rover Findings[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/mars-rovers/perseverance/overview.html)Osiris Apophis Explorer Mission[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/osiris-rex/overview/index.html)Escapade Mission Updates[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/escapade)Boiling Oceans Research[Science Journal](https://www.science.org/)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!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.

El aprendizaje, la memoria, nuestro sentido del yo, residen en la compleja red de conexiones de las neuronas y el diálogo continuo que mantienen con otras células cerebrales. Entender esos mecanismos no solo es fundamental para conocer el software cerebral… También para comprender que es lo que falla en enfermedades neurológicas como el Alzheimer. Ese el objetivo de Manuel Valero, director del Laboratorio de Computación Neuronal en el Instituto de Investigación Hospital del Mar, a quien hemos entrevistado en el programa. Las aguas termales transportan y depositan minerales, interactúan con las rocas a través de procesos químicos y sirven como indicadores de la actividad geológica subyacente. Ese hidrotermalismo no es exclusivo de la Tierra. También se produce en otros cuerpos celestes y, como nos ha contado Jesús Martínez Frías, también se ha detectado en las muestras del asteroide Bennu traídas a la Tierra por la misión de la NASA Osiris-Rex. Con Jesús Puerta hemos analizado una de las cuestiones que intrigan a los científicos: Por qué en el universo domina la materia si el Big Bang se formó una cantidad similar de antimateria. Y la respuesta está en la simetría de algunas partículas elementales. José Manuel Torralba nos ha hablado del sistema robótico de Inteligencia Artificial A-Lab que produce y analiza materiales sin intervención humana. Este sistema está en comunicación con otro que es capaz de predecir la existencia de cientos de miles de materiales estables, lo que dará al A-Lab un montón de candidatos a los que aspirar en el futuro. María González Dionis nos ha contado el hallazgo de nuevos fósiles de pies y manos del “Hombre cascanueces” (Paranthropus boisei) que revelan que sus manos podían agarrar objetos y manejar herramientas como los humanos primitivos y trepar a los árboles como los gorilas.Escuchar audio

(00:00:00) Stardust from Beyond: Unveiling the Secrets of Asteroid Bennu and Saturn's Mysteries (00:00:47) Scientists have discovered minerals older than our solar system embedded in asteroid Bennu (00:10:22) Scientists using NASA's Webb telescope have uncovered mysterious features in Saturn's atmosphere (00:14:58) NASA's Parker Solar Probe completes 25th close approach to the sun (00:17:27) The Science Report In this episode of Space Time, we uncover groundbreaking discoveries that challenge our understanding of the cosmos. Join Stuart Gary as he discusses the astonishing findings from the asteroid Bennu, revealing minerals older than our solar system itself. Delve into the unexpected features observed in Saturn's atmosphere and learn about the Parker Solar Probe's close flyby of the Sun. This episode is packed with insights that could reshape our knowledge of planetary formation and cosmic history.Chapters:(00:00) This is space time series 28 episode 117 for broadcast on 29 September 2025(00:47) Scientists have discovered minerals older than our solar system embedded in asteroid Bennu(10:13) Scientists using NASA's Webb telescope have uncovered mysterious features in Saturn's atmosphere(14:59) NASA's Parker Solar Probe completes 25th close approach to the sun(17:41) A widely reported study on apple cider vinegar and weight loss has been retractedBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-your-guide-to-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

The Stuph File Program Featuring Joey Spiotto, author & illustrator of Klingon Next Door: Off Duty The Warrior's Way; entrepreneur, environmental pioneer and health advocate, Wayne Elliott; & science writer Andrew Fazekas, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic's Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky Download Joey Spiotto is the author and illustrator of Klingon Next Door: Off Duty The Warrior's Way. Wayne Elliott is an entrepreneur, environmental pioneer and a health advocate. He spent a lifetime heading the largest ship recycler in North America. He's also the subject of a book by Jim Beach called The Real Environmentalists: How Wayne Elliott & Other Capitalists Will Save The World. Science writer, Andrew Fazekas, The Night Sky Guy, author of National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Night Sky and National Geographic's Stargazer Atlas: The Ultimate Guide To The Night Sky, is back to talk about among other things, how the “Devil Comet” contains the strongest evidence yet that comets delivered water to Earth; Bennu contains stardust that's older than the solar system; and can we safely deflect a killer asteroid without making it worse?(Patreon Stuph File Program fans, there is a Patreon Reward Extra where we discuss  interstellar invader comet, 31/Atlas; a fleet of helicopters on Mars; how in death Einstein still helps the Hubble telescope and more). This week's guest slate is presented by Humphrey Hawksley, a BBC foreign correspondent and the author of the thriller novels of The Rake Ozenna Series, featuring titles including Man on Ice, Man On Fire, Man On Edge and Ice Islands.  He was a guest back on show #0836.

From May 22, 2020. Join us today as we talk about radio transmitters found in the twinkling heart of the Milky Way. Then we'll look at an asteroid that has a comet-like tail. And finally, Bennu is about to be sampled by OSIRIS-Rex, and we helped make that happen!   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.

The Asteroid Hunter: A Scientist's Journey to the Dawn of our Solar System Hardcover – March 19, 2024 by  Dante Lauretta  (Author) Title: Bennu's Unexpected Challenges Author: Dante Lauretta After a successful launch in summer 2016, the OSIRIS-REx spacecraft approached its target, Bennu. Pre-arrival telescopic data from the Arecibo planetary radar system and the Spitzer Space Telescope suggested Bennu's surface would be "beach-like" with particles smaller than an inch. However, upon arrival, the team discovered a rough, rugged, and boulder-strewn surface, like a "great big gravel pile," making it difficult to find a safe, flat landing site with small particles. Bennu also exhibited unexpected "popcorn" activity, continuously ejecting particles due to its microgravity. Despite carefully selecting the Nightingale landing site, the Touch-And-Go Sample Acquisition Mechanism (TAGSAM) unexpectedly plunged into the fluid-like surface, overfilling and causing the collected sample to leak. 1954

Earlier this summer, astronomers discovered something strange whizzing past Jupiter: an interstellar object. Scientists named it 3I/ATLAS. It's only the third interstellar object ever observed, and it's due to leave the solar system by the end of the year, so the race is on to learn as much as we can about it. Host Flora Lichtman talks with astrochemist Stefanie Milam about what this object could teach us about other solar systems—and ours.And, for the past two years, researchers have been studying samples from the near-Earth asteroid Bennu, trying to tease out details about its origins, and what they tell us about our solar system. Researcher Jessica Barnes describes a new analysis of Bennu samples that found stardust, the residue of ancient exploding stars, older than our solar system.Guests: Dr. Stefanie Milam is an astrochemist at NASA and a project scientist for the James Webb Space Telescope. Dr. Jessica Barnes is an associate professor in the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory at the University of Arizona.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. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by Insta360's newest camera, the GoUltra. To get more details on this go anywhere camera, visit store.insta360.com and for our special offer use the code SPACETIME at checkout.In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover the mysteries lurking in the cosmos, from a rogue supermassive black hole to a meteorite crash in Georgia, and the origins of asteroids Bennu and Ryugu.An Invisible Monster in the CosmosAstronomers have made a chilling discovery of a supermassive black hole, 600 million light years away, that has been lurking in the darkness of space. Using NASA's Hubble and Chandra space telescopes, along with a Very Large Array radio telescope, researchers identified this rogue black hole that consumes stars and planets that venture too close. The black hole was revealed through a tidal disruption event, where a star was torn apart and swallowed, offering a glimpse into the physics of these cosmic behemoths.Meteorite Slams into Georgia HomeIn an extraordinary event, a meteorite crashed through a house in Atlanta, Georgia, on June 26, narrowly missing the homeowner. Witnessed by hundreds, the fireball streaked across the sky before fragments penetrated the roof and ceiling. Planetary geologist Scott Harris retrieved samples for analysis, revealing the meteorite's origins in the asteroid belt, dating back 4.56 billion years, and potentially linked to the breakup of a larger asteroid.Origins of Asteroids Bennu and RyuguRecent research suggests that both Bennu and Ryugu may share a common ancestry, originating from the same collisional family of asteroids known as Polana. Spectral data comparisons indicate similarities between these asteroids, supporting the hypothesis that they were formed from the remnants of a larger body that fragmented early in the solar system's history. This discovery opens new avenues for understanding the evolution of these near-Earth asteroids.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesAstrophysical Journal Lettershttps://iopscience.iop.org/journal/2041-8205Planetary Science Journalhttps://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/planetary-science-journalBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

Ryugu and Bennu are related, a star tried to eat a black hole and it didn't go well, using moons to save fuel, and China tests its new human lunar lander. In Space Bites+, how climate change will impact satellite orbits.

ASTEROIDS: BENNU AND RYUGU - BOB ZIMMERMAN, BEHINDTHEBLACK.COM

Here's a conundrum that has captivated scientists: when Earth formed 4.5 billion years ago, our planet was essentially a ball of molten rock. Any water that might have been present during the planet's formation would surely have boiled away immediately. Yet today, water covers about 70% of Earth's surface. So where did all this water come from? And more intriguingly, when did it arrive? Listener Bill in the USA wants to know, and Presenter Caroline Steel is after answers. Assistant Professor Muhammad Abdul Latif is an early earth physicist at United Arab Emirates University. He explains how his modelling has helped us to understand when water first appeared in our universe. The early earth was not a water-friendly place - a hellscape of molten rock, volcanic eruptions and constant bombardments from comets and asteroids, with high levels of solar radiation. These conditions would have evaporated the water. And according to Professor Richard Greenwood at Open University, our earth's molten iron core would have been a ball of rust if there had been water in the proto-earth mix. So if the water hasn't always been here, where did it come from? At the Natural History Museum in London, Professor Sara Russell has been comparing the isotopic "fingerprint" of Earth's water with water found in the asteroid Bennu, captured and brought back by the recent Osiris Rex NASA mission. It's a good match for earth's water, but could it really be the answer to our question? Presenter: Caroline Steel Producer: Marnie Chesterton Editor: Ben Motley(Image: Man overlooking the sea from cliff top. Credit: Gary Yeowell via Getty Images)