Podcasts about Betelgeuse

El último peldaño (06/06/2025) LA LEYENDA DE BERTA: LA CABEZA DE PIEDRA DE FLORENCIA Las leyendas de personas convertidas en piedra han cautivado la imaginación humana a lo largo de la historia. Desde la mirada petrificante de Medusa en la mitología griega, la bíblica mujer de Lot, convertida en estatua de sal, hasta la misteriosa “Cabeza de Berta” en Florencia, estas historias suelen estar cargadas de simbolismo en forma de relatos que, aunque distintos en contexto y origen, comparten el elemento de la transformación súbita e irreversible, evocando el miedo a lo sobrenatural y la fragilidad del destino humano. La Cabeza de Berta es una enigmática representación de una mujer cuyo rostro petrificado permanece incrustado en la arquitectura de la ciudad, envuelta en leyendas de castigo y destino.. Nuestro colaborador Juan Sánchez, nos trajo los detalles de esta curiosa leyenda enmarcada en la Florencia medieval. Pero no nos quedaremos ahí, daremos un salto a la ciudad eterna, donde en la romana “Isla Tiberina” encontramos un nexo con este misterio. CRÓNICA DE UN CONGRESO PARA LA HISTORIA El III Congreso Nacional de Historia y Misterio ha consolidado su posición como un referente en la divulgación de enigmas históricos y fenómenos inexplicables. Celebrado en el Teatro Geli Albaladejo, el evento reunió a cerca de 600 procedentes de diversos lugares de España. En las ponencias, la historiadora Ana María Vázquez exploró el misterio de las brujas y el psiquiatra José Cabrera abordó la relación entre la vida y el misterio. También se discutieron temas como las supersticiones, por parte del neuropsicólogo Ignacio Martín, los fantasmas de los niños, por el periodista Javier Pérez Campos, los personajes imposibles, a cargo del investigador Gonzalo Pérez Sarró y la ciencia detrás del miedo, por el tecnólogo Luis Uriarte. El congreso culminó con una mesa redonda sobre Casos y testimonios de fenómenos extraños, con la participación de testigos directos de sucesos inexplicables. La combinación de historia, ciencia y misterio dejó a los asistentes con nuevas perspectivas y muchas incógnitas por resolver. Con el presidente de la Sociedad de Investigaciones Biofísicas “Betelgeuse”, de Granada, Francisco Barrera, y colaborador del programa, hicimos una crónica de lo que dio de si este encuentro irrepetible. PRESENTACIÓN DE LA GRAN NOCHE DE LOS OVNIS 2025 Un año mas presentamos una nueva edición de “La Gran Noche de los OVNIs” de “El Último Peldaño”, que llega a su edición número XXXV, en la que volveremos a vigilar los cielos a la búsqueda de objetos voladores no identificados, en una noche cualquiera, como hiciera (y nosotros con él) Antonio José Alés, en el mítico programa “Medianoche” en la Cadena SER, el 14 de agosto de 1979. Dirección y presentación: Joaquín Abenza. Producción y documentación: María José Garnández. Blog del programa: http://www.elultimopeldano.blogspot.com.es/ Programas emitidos en 7 TV: https://www.la7tv.es/blog/section/el-ultimo-peldano/ WhatsApp +34 644 823 513 Programa emitido en Onda Regional de Murcia

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ESA's Solar Orbiter camera probe begins raising its orbit towards the sun's poles, whilst Betelgeuse's elusive buddy continues to sneak past our best telescopes.Earlier this year, Solar Orbiter started to stretch its orbit over greater latitudes – effectively standing on cosmic tiptoes to catch a glimpse of the Sun's poles. This week, we have seen the first ever pictures of them, and as solar scientist Steph Yardley tells us, the views will only get better.Meanwhile, Andrea Dupree of the Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and colleagues have had time to study new Hubble and Chandra telescope observations of the iconic star Betelgeuse searching for signs of its hypothesised binary companion – dubbed “Betelbuddy”. The papers that appeared on the Arxiv pre-print server have not yet been fully peer-reviewed, but it seems astronomers will have to keep looking.Humans use machines to read gene sequences as best they can, but it takes time and is not perfect because we do not know what all of it means. Of course nature has its own genome reader – the ribosome. It is this that interprets the genetic instructions contained in our DNA and translates them into actual proteins. Viruses, of course, use it too when a cell gets infected. Shira Weingarten-Gabbay has this week demonstrated how scientists can make use of ribosomes too. Working somewhat in reverse, her team have identified many thousands of proteins previously unknown, that could for example provide targets for future vaccines or antivirals should the need arise.Finally, Nanshu Lu and team in the University of Texas at Austin have been working for some years on two-dimensional wearable electronic “E-Tattoos” to monitor health non-invasively through our skin. Their latest work, describes “A wireless forehead e-tattoo for mental workload estimation”.Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield Production co-ordinator: Jasmine Cerys GeorgePhoto Credit: ESA & NASA/Solar Orbiter/SPICE Team, M. Janvier (ESA) & J. Plowman (SwRI)

In this video, you will learn about Betelgeuse, one of the brightest and largest stars in the night sky, and why it might soon explode into a spectacular supernova. You will also find out how this event will affect the Earth and what we can learn from it. Are you ready to witness one of the most amazing phenomena in the universe? Let's dive in! #brightside #brightsideglobal TIMESTAMPS: 0:01 Betelgeuse 08:55 Explosion that cracked open Earth 18:33 Explosion of planets This video is made for entertainment purposes. We do not make any warranties about the completeness, safety and reliability. Any action you take upon the information in this video is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any damages or losses. It is the viewer's responsibility to use judgement, care and precaution if you plan to replicate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much of our atmosphere is lost to space and should we be actively replenishing it? Is there an exact copy of Earth out there hiding in the Universe? Can we use the Sun to send messages? And in our extended Q&A+ version, how the advancements in AI will change astronomy? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A.

El último peldaño (24/05/2025) OVNIS EN LA URSS Durante la época de la Unión Soviética, los avistamientos de objetos voladores no identificados generaron una ola de misterio e incertidumbre. Documentos desclasificados revelan que, a pesar de los numerosos informes de ciudadanos y militares sobre fenómenos inexplicables en los cielos, las autoridades soviéticas impusieron un estricto control sobre la información. Se crearon expedientes secretos, algunos de los cuales vinculaban estos avistamientos con experimentos militares y tecnológicos avanzados. Sin embargo, con la caída de la URSS, comenzaron a salir a la luz testimonios y registros oficiales que mostraban un panorama sorprendente de investigaciones encubiertas. La obsesión por mantener el hermetismo alimentó teorías sobre contactos extraterrestres, espionaje y pruebas de aeronaves revolucionarias. La antropóloga y escritora Mercedes Pullman, vicepresidenta de la Sociedad Española de Antropología y Tradiciones Populares y directora de la revista Antropología y Tradiciones Populares, acaba de publicar el libro “OVNIS en la URSS”, ilustrado con creaciones artísticas de Javier Dominguez (Jadoga). Esta noche los tendremos a ambos para que nos hablen de los “No Identificados” en la antigua Unión Soviética. EL EXTRAÑO CASO DE LA “VIRGEN DE LAS LÁGRIMAS” DE GRANADA El 13 de mayo de 1982, Granada fue testigo de un acontecimiento que conmocionó a muchos creyentes: la imagen de la Virgen de las Lágrimas, ubicada en la basílica de San Juan de Dios, parecía llorar sangre. La noticia se propagó rápidamente, atrayendo a miles de personas al templo, hasta el punto de que la policía tuvo que cortar el tráfico en la zona2. Inicialmente considerado un milagro, el caso generó una gran expectación, pero tras una investigación oficial, la Iglesia concluyó que no había evidencia de intervención sobrenatural. La imagen fue retirada del culto y su paradero actual sigue siendo un misterio. Nuestro colaborador y presidente de la Sociedad de Investigaciones Biofísicas “Betelgeuse”, de Granada, Francisco Barrera, nos descubre los misterios del caso de la Virgen que lloró sangre en la Granada de comienzos de los años 80 del pasado siglo, y de enigma de su desaparición. Dirección y presentación: Joaquín Abenza. Producción y documentación: María José Garnández. Blog del programa: http://www.elultimopeldano.blogspot.com.es/ Programas emitidos en 7 TV: https://www.la7tv.es/blog/section/el-ultimo-peldano/ WhatsApp +34 644 823 513 Programa emitido en Onda Regional de Murcia

Highlights:- The Earliest Galaxy Discovered: Join us as we unveil the groundbreaking discovery by the James Webb Space Telescope, which has detected the earliest galaxy known to humanity, MAM Z14. Existing just 280 million years after the Big Bang, this remarkable find challenges our understanding of galaxy formation and reveals the presence of heavier elements, hinting at even more ancient galaxies yet to be discovered.- Europe's Ambitious Apophis Mission: Explore the European Space Agency's daring Ramses mission, set to study the infamous asteroid Apophis during its close approach to Earth in 2029. With plans to land on the asteroid, this mission promises to enhance our understanding of planetary defence and the dynamics of near-Earth objects.- SpaceX's Starship Saga Continues: Get the latest on SpaceX's ninth Starship test flight, which faced challenges leading to the loss of the upper stage. Despite setbacks, the mission marks significant progress in the reuse of super heavy boosters and the experimental nature of space exploration.- The Mystery of Betelgeuse: Delve into the enigma surrounding Betelgeuse, one of the night sky's most recognisable stars. As astronomers investigate the possibility of a hidden companion influencing its peculiar brightness fluctuations, we explore how this discovery could reshape our understanding of massive star evolution.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music, 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 signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.Chapters:00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:10 - The earliest galaxy discovered10:00 - Europe's ambitious Apophis mission15:30 - SpaceX's Starship saga continues20:00 - The mystery of Betelgeuse✍️ Episode ReferencesJames Webb Space Telescope[NASA JWST](https://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/webb/main/index.html)Apophis Mission Details[European Space Agency](https://www.esa.int/)SpaceX Updates[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com/)Betelgeuse Research[Hubble Space Telescope](https://hubblesite.org/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-exciting-space-discoveries-and-news--5648921/support

China's asteroid sample return mission launches, searching for a companion star for Betelgeuse, the 9th flight test wraps up for Starship and Superheavy, and Webb takes its longest exposure yet. And in SpaceBites+, is Venus hiding deadly asteroids.

Tales of Tomorrow 53-01-15 (03) Betelgeuse Bridge

El último peldaño (02/05/2025) SEDE VACANTE: ¿EL CÓNCLAVE DEL ÚLTIMO PAPA? El mundo ha despedido a un líder que marcó una era en la Iglesia Católica. El Papa Francisco, el primer pontífice hispanoamericano, deja un legado donde abogó por la humildad, la justicia y el compromiso con los más vulnerables. Desde su histórica encíclica "Laudato Si", que puso el medioambiente en el centro del debate global, hasta su incansable lucha por los derechos de los emigrantes y los pobres, su pontificado estuvo lleno de momentos que desafiaron lo establecido y abrieron nuevas puertas para la Iglesia. Pero su muerte también reaviva una antigua profecía: la de San Malaquías, un arzobispo irlandés del siglo XII que, según algunos, predijo el número exacto de papas hasta el fin de los tiempos. Francisco ocuparía el puesto 112 en la lista, el último “Pedro el Romano”, quien, según la profecía, guiaría a la Iglesia en tiempos de tribulación. ¿Estamos ante el cumplimiento de esta visión? ¿Qué nos depara el futuro del Vaticano? El pasado 21 de abril, cuando el planeta se enteraba de la muerte del pontífice, “El último peldaño” estaba en Roma. La suerte (o el destino) nos permitió vivir esa jornada histórica en plena Plaza de San Pedro, en Vaticano. En este programa especial, analizaremos los hitos de su liderazgo, el impacto de su partida y el misterio que rodea su sucesión. Para ello contamos con Bernardo Pérez Andreo (Doctor en Teología y Filosofía, escritor, dirige el Departamento de Filosofía y Sociedad en el Instituto Teológico de Murcia. Asimismo, coordina el Máster y el Programa de Doctorado en Teología, fruto de la colaboración entre el instituto y la Universidad de Murcia); Carlos Alberto Iurchuk (Investigador, divulgador y director del canal argentino “Demonios”); José Ignacio Carmona (Escritor, investigador, conferenciante y experto en simbolismo) y Francisco Barrera (Investigador, Presidente de la S.I.B. “Betelgeuse” de Granada y colaborador del programa), con el que también hablamos brevemente sobre "grandes apagones y OVNIs" . Dirección y presentación: Joaquín Abenza. Producción y documentación: María José Garnández. Blog del programa: http://www.elultimopeldano.blogspot.com.es/ Programas emitidos en 7 TV: https://www.la7tv.es/blog/section/el-ultimo-peldano/ WhatsApp +34 644 823 513 Programa emitido en Onda Regional de Murcia

Up in Orion's shoulder sits Betelgeuse, a supergiant star near the end of its life. The surface of Betelgeuse has been roiling and pulsing for centuries, as long as humans have recorded its modulated luminosity. Dr. Jared Goldberg is a postdoctoral research fellow at the Center for Computational Astrophysics in the Flatiron Institute in New York City. Dr. Golberg has been developing computer models for Betelgeuse to help understand and interpret its oscillations over time.

It's a good thing that as a society, we're more open to discussing mental health and the challenges it poses for many people. University of Sydney reporter Ben Fragiadakis investigated this transformation on what used to be a very taboo topic. What he found were the unintended consequences of such openness. And despite all the attention, serious doubts remain among experts about our approach to treating mental health.Lifeline 13 11 14Beyond 1300 22 46 36 Host/Reporter: Ben FragiadakisExecutive Producer: Lea RedfernSupervising Producer: Simon BradyMusic ‘Betelgeuse' / Kunal Shingade ‘Come Back Home' / OlexyImages'Contemplation' / Janusz WalczakMore stories from University of Sydney:Salience - https://www.salienceatsydney.org/More stories from The Junctionhttps://junctionjournalism.com/

Our latest interview with Robert Edward Grant reveals a new discovery at the intersection of Metatron's Cube, the Vitruvian man, and the Last Supper Painting by Leonardo da Vinci. What does all of this mean for the ancient past and future of humanity? What encrypted messages were left behind to us from the polymaths that came before? We explore the significance of Orion in relation to time and space, the divine game of life or simulation, and the hidden messages within pyramids and ancient myths. In this podcast, we delve into the concept of miracles and synchronicity, emphasizing the importance recognizing the patterns around us. We further explore the nature of time, reality, and the call to authenticity, culminating in a powerful message about embracing one's divinity and the transformative power of love.Robert Edward Grant is the best-selling author of PHILOMATH, ‘POLYMATH' and ‘NEUROMINED'. Mr Grant is an artist, sculptor, musician, music theorist (Creator of a novel music temperament called ‘Precise Temperament Tuning in 432.081hz') and a prolific inventor. Additionally, he is also a prodigious artist, sculptor, music theorist, musician, and author of several research and patent publications spanning biology, DNA combinatorics, number theory, sacred geometry, and physics. Robert has also been involved in serval films, podcasts, and series such as 'CodeX' streaming on Gaia TV. He also leads exploratory reseach travel + adventure expeditions to the Great Pyramid of Giza and more.✦ WATCH CodeX on Gaia TV (FREE TRIAL)

Taking the character of Harley Quinn to another level, a multiversal level, by fusing her cosplays with other universes, such as her Venomized Harley, a Marvel/DC crossover; her Jinx Harley, an Arcane crossover; or her BeetleHarley, a Beetlejuice fusion; and more — @AsylumHarley joins me this week!We're talking her Harley cosplays, what she plans to do with them or new ones in the future; we're talking Beetlejuice, the movie(s) and her Lydia Deetz cosplay, our top horror films/franchises, and more! Thank you for bearing with the late release, but Ep. 182 is ready to go! Join us!▾ Cosplay Of The Week!: ▾ http://instagram.com/Convincible_Cosplay_____________►

La estrella más deseada ahora mismo entre los aficionados a la astronomía se llama T Coronae Borealis. Es una estrella muy modesta, de apenas magnitud 11, así que sólo puede verse con telescopios bastante potentes. Pero T Coronae Borealis tiene algo que otras estrellas no tienen: currículum. En 1866 se iluminó de repente y pasó a tener magnitud 2, perfectamente visible a simple vista; al cabo de unas semanas perdió su brío y volvió a la oscuridad. En 1946 el mismo proceso ocurrió de nuevo, y la pregunta es: ahora que estamos cerca de 2026 ¿va a repetirse de nuevo el fenómeno? T Coronae Borealis es lo que en astronomía se conoce como una *nova*, una estrella que aumenta su brillo repentinamente para luego volver a apagarse. Es, de hecho, una nova *recurrente*, de las que esconden algún mecanismo que hace que se enciendan periódicamente. En el programa de hoy os explicamos cuál es ese mecanismo, pero también os advertimos que las novas no son mecanismos de relojería: unas pocas son bastante regulares, pero las demás se adelantan o se retrasan, a veces durante años. Os contamos también por qué en estas primeras semanas de 2025 ha habido bastante expectación con su posible "aparición" en el cielo. En el momento de publicar este capítulo, 26 de abril de 2025, la erupción todavía no ha ocurrido. En La Brújula ya os hablamos una vez sobre las novas, aunque en aquella ocasión eran las novas rojas, un fenómeno ligeramente diferente al de T Coronae Borealis. Fue en el episodio s06e22, y en aquellos momentos se predecía que la estrella doble KIC 9832227 se encendería en forma de nova roja en el año 2022. Esa predicción no se cumplió, y con el tiempo se descubrió que los datos iniciales eran erróneos. Actualmente no se cree que vaya a encenderse en los próximos años. Si os interesan los fenómenos estelares curiosos, en este programa os hemos mantenido informados de unos cuantos a lo largo de los años: en el capítulo s03e17 os hablamos de la supernova que se encendió en la galaxia M82, la más cercana en lo que llevamos de siglo XXI; en el episodio s09e18 os hablamos sobre el dramático oscurecimiento de Betelgeuse; y en el s07e20 os contamos en qué quedó aquella historia de que una estrella albergaba una megaestructura alienígena (spoiler: en que no la alberga). El episodio reciente en el que os hablamos de las enanas blancas es el s13e17. Este programa se emitió originalmente el 14 de abril de 2025. Podéis escuchar el resto de audios de La Brújula en la app de Onda Cero y en su web, ondacero.es

E' uscito "Betelgeuse", il nuovo brano del duo pop rap, Skark e Groove.Betelgeuse è una riflessione sul tempo, sulla perdita e sulla memoria. La canzone nasce da un'esperienza personale di Groove, la scomparsa del suo cane Snoopy, e si trasforma in un viaggio universale sull'assenza e su come le persone che amiamo continuino a vivere dentro di noi, come fotogrammi impressi nell'universo.Testo & Musica: Shark e GrooveProduzione: GrooveLabel: The Palma Music & Reload Music - Powered by SonyProject Managment di Antongiulio Iorfida Direzione Artistica di Rosario Farò Shark, all'anagrafe Giuseppe Costanzo (Siderno, 28/05/1993) e Groove, Antonio Callà (Mammola, 18/12/1994) sono un duo pop/rap calabrese fondato nel 2009.Molto amati dai giovani, hanno conquistato non solo il pubblico italiano, ma anche quello canadese, statunitense, tedesco e argentino. Il loro brano più famoso è Il mondo gira che ha raggiunto 3,5 Milioni di visualizzazioni su Youtube.Nel 2015 partecipano alla sesta edizione di Italia's Got Talent conquistando il terzo posto sul podio e il primo nella categoria Musica.giovannicertoma.it

Orion is packed with stars that are much bigger, brighter, and heavier than the Sun. But only one of them is likely to draw hisses from Harry Potter fans: Bellatrix. Its name comes from Latin, and means “female warrior.” The name was applied to one of Harry Potter’s nastiest foes – Bellatrix Lestrange. Regardless of its name, the star itself is impressive. It’s almost eight times the mass of the Sun, so it “burns” its nuclear fuel in a hurry. As a result, the surface of Bellatrix is tens of thousands of degrees hotter than the Sun. Combined with its great size, that makes the star thousands of times brighter than the Sun. Because of its high-speed reactions, Bellatrix won’t live very long. The star is about 25 million years old – just half of one percent the age of the Sun. Yet it will expire in a few million years. It’s probably not massive enough to explode as a supernova. Instead, it will expel its outer layers in a more gentle process. That will leave a small, hot, dense corpse – a feeble ending for a powerful star. Orion is in the west and southwest at nightfall. Look for its three-star belt, parallel to the horizon. The hunter’s brightest stars, Betelgeuse and Rigel, stand above and below the belt. Bellatrix is the next-brightest, to the upper right of the belt. It’s among the brightest stars in the night sky. Script by Damond Benningfield

Why don't moon landers just heat themselves to live through the lunar night? Will Betelgeuse's explosion cause a lot of gravitational waves? Is it even theoretically possible to accelerate close to the speed of light? And in our free bonus question on Patreon, what is my dream space mission? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.

Why don't moon landers just heat themselves to live through the lunar night? Will Betelgeuse's explosion cause a lot of gravitational waves? Is it even theoretically possible to accelerate close to the speed of light? And in our free bonus question on Patreon, what is my dream space mission? Answering all these questions and more in this Q&A show.

Send us a textHappy Poetry Month!This week we welcome Matt Forrest Esenwine, poetry's champion and ambassador, to the podcast to talk about his new anthology, A Universe of Rainbows: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored World. What do Yellowstone's Grand Prismatic Spring, Peru's Vinicunca mountain, the star Betelgeuse, and a drop of water have in common? Rainbows!Are you looking for a poetry anthology with kid appeal that also packs in fascinating science about all sorts of rainbows from sundogs to rainbow lorikeets, rainbow eucalyptus, and rainbow nebula? If so, check out A Universe of Rainbows, released this week and featuring contributions from such greats as Nikki Grimes Matt Forrest Esenwine Renee M. LaTulippe Joyce Sidman Irene Latham David L. Harrison Heidi E. Y. Stemple & Jane Yolen Amy Ludwig VanDerwater Alma Flor Ada & F. Isabel Campoy Rebecca Kai Dotlich Marilyn Singer Charles Waters Laura Purdie Salas Charles Ghigna Lee Wardlaw Janet Wong Allan Wolf Georgia HeardEach selection explores a new rainbow--and not just the ones in the sky. In haiku, free verse, and other forms, the poets capture marvels like crystals, pilot glories, Gouldian finches, and marble caves. Acclaimed illustrator Jamey Christoph brings each rainbow to life in brilliant color and playful detail. Book GiveawayEmail diane@drdianeadventures.com by 4/11/25 for your chance to win a copy of A Universe of Rainbows: Multicolored Poems for a Multicolored WorldLinksMatt Forrest Esenwine's WebsiteGet to Know Matt Forrest Esenwine on Ep 12 of the Adventures in Learning PodcastOrder Matt's booksSupport the showSubscribe & Follow: Stay updated with our latest episodes and follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn, and the Adventures in Learning website. Don't forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! *Disclosure: I am a Bookshop.org. affiliate.

Astronomy Daily | Space News: S04E66In this exciting episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna takes you on a journey through the latest developments in space exploration, featuring stranded astronauts preparing for their return, groundbreaking telescope observations, and a busy week of space launches. From the International Space Station to the far reaches of the cosmos, this episode is filled with news that will spark your curiosity about our universe.Highlights:- Stranded Astronauts Return Home: After an unexpected 300-day stay at the International Space Station, NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams are set to return home aboard SpaceX's Dragon capsule, Freedom. Learn about the technical challenges that led to their extended mission and what this means for future space travel.- SKA Low Telescope's First Image: Discover the remarkable achievement of the SKA Low telescope, which has captured its first image of 85 galaxies, each with supermassive black holes at their centers. This groundbreaking instrument is set to become the most sensitive radio telescope, revealing more than 600,000 galaxies once fully operational.- Upcoming Space Launches: Get ready for an action-packed week with multiple launches from SpaceX, Rocket Lab, and Galactic Energy. From Starlink missions to the final batch of satellites for Kinese, the commercial space sector continues to thrive with increased launch activity.- Successful Blue Ghost Lunar Lander Mission: Celebrate the success of Firefly Aerospace's Blue Ghost 1 mission, which completed its lunar operations and collected over 119 gigabytes of data. This mission marks a significant milestone for commercial lunar exploration and sets the stage for future missions to the Moon.- James Webb Space Telescope's Carbon Dioxide Discovery: Uncover the groundbreaking observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, which captured direct images of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere of distant planets, providing insights into planetary formation and the potential for habitability.- Betelgeuse's Imminent Supernova: Explore the fascinating story of Betelgeuse, the red giant star in Orion, as it approaches the end of its life. Learn about the potential spectacle of its supernova and the safety of Earth in relation to this cosmic event.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 signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:05 - NASA astronauts prepare for return after extended ISS stay07:30 - SKA Low telescope captures first image of galaxies12:15 - Upcoming space launch schedule18:00 - Firefly Aerospace's successful lunar mission22:30 - James Webb's carbon dioxide discovery27:00 - Betelgeuse's potential supernova✍️ Episode ReferencesNASA Astronaut Return Details[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)SKA Low Telescope Insights[SKA Observatory](https://www.skao.int)Space Launch Information[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com)Firefly Aerospace Mission Details[Firefly Aerospace](https://www.fireflyspace.com)James Webb Space Telescope Discoveries[NASA JWST](https://www.nasa.gov/webb)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news--5648921/support.

Astronomers saw a rare type of supernova in the galaxy NGC 2891. Finding out what was so special about it and why is it a perfect example of why we need the Vera Rubin Telescope as soon as possible.

Sirius, Procyon, and Betelgeuse form a giant triangle in the southern sky known as the Winter Triangle. And like Orion's Belt, it can make for an excellent pointer and guidepost to the winter night sky.

Two bright orange stars pass high across the south this evening: Betelgeuse, at the shoulder of Orion the hunter; and Aldebaran, the eye of the bull, well to its upper right. An even redder star perches below Orion’s feet, although you need binoculars or a telescope to see it. Hind’s Crimson Star is one of the most remarkable stars in the galaxy. It pulses in and out like a beating heart. Each beat changes the star’s size by tens of millions of miles. The star is quite near the end of its life. It no longer produces nuclear reactions in its core, although it does produce them in a thin shell around the core. At a minimum, Hind’s Crimson Star is hundreds of times wider than the Sun. But the star is unstable. The energy from the shell around the core heats the star’s outer layers, causing them to puff up. As these layers expand, they cool, then fall inward again. Each cycle takes about 14 months. The surface of the star is so cool that it shines reddish orange. But that’s not the only reason for its color. A lot of carbon has been dredged from its interior and pulled to the surface. The carbon absorbs blue light, enhancing the red. Some of the carbon and other elements are being blown into space, forming a cloud of dust grains around the star. Eventually, the star’s outer layers will all blow away, leaving only its hot, dense core – a tiny stellar corpse known as a white dwarf. Script by Damond Benningfield

Astrophysicist Asa Stahl says there's lots to see in the night sky during 2025, including meteor showers, Saturn losing its rings, even a star going nova! (But probably not Betelgeuse.) And a dustbuster on the moon.

El último peldaño (31/01/2025) LA NUBE QUE PARÓ EL TIEMPO Y OTROS ENIGMAS DE “BIZKAIA FORTEANA” El 31 de enero de 1978, hace ahora justamente hoy 47 años, el vuelo 502 de la compañía aérea “Aviaco”, entre Valencia y Bilbao se vio obligado a dar un giro de 180º en su rumbo al encontrarse al llegar al aeropuerto de Sondika con un opaco manto de nubes grises, que sin embargo emanaban un brillo que deslumbró a los pilotos. Cuando penetraron en aquella extraña nube lo que ocurrió fue increíble. Esta noche vamos a conocer una serie de sucesos que podrían calificarse de “forteanos”, sucesos “condenados por la ciencia” como aquellos que recopiló el pionero Charles Fort en su mítico libro, pero ocurridos en las tierras vascas de Vizcaya. Nos lo contó el investigador y escritor Adrián Basilio, autor del libro “Bizkaia forteana”, donde reune 33 casos llenos de misterio ocurridos en esa zona del norte de España. TESTIGOS IRRACIONALES DE OVNIS (CAPÍTULO FINAL) Llegamos al final de la serie donde hemos pretendido mostrar la realidad de un fenómeno mediante las “declaraciones” (en este caso reacciones constatadas) por parte de testigos totalmente veraces y no influenciados (contaminados) por el relato de otras vivencias: los animales. Pero antes de llegar a las conclusiones no podemos dejar de mencionar dos parcelas que complementan nuestro estudio que estamos realizando de este espinoso tema. Una de ellas son las desapariciones en sus dos vertientes: momentáneas y permanentes. Y la otra, las agresiones que, estadísticamente hablando, representan un número mínimo de casuística, pero no por ello hay que desestimar. Con el nuestro colaborador y presidente de la S.I.B. “Betelgeuse” de Granada, Francisco Barrera, os ofrecemos el desenlace de una serie de entregas que han visto el fenómeno OVNI desde un prisma pocas veces considerado. Dirección y presentación: Joaquín Abenza. Producción y documentación: María José Garnández. Blog del programa: http://www.elultimopeldano.blogspot.com.es/ WhatsApp: 644 823 513 Programa emitido en Onda Regional de Murcia

Ahora le agregamos otra estrella a nuestro lienzo en el cielo BETELGEUSE

In Greek mythology, Orion and Scorpius were mortal enemies. So the gods placed them on opposite sides of the sky. When one is rising, the other is dropping from view. The constellations have a lot in common. And so do their best-known stars – Betelgeuse in Orion, and Antares in Scorpius. Both stars are red supergiants. Both are many times more massive than the Sun, and a hundred thousand or more times brighter. And each is destined to explode as a supernova – probably within the next million years. Betelgeuse and Antares also are hundreds of times wider than the Sun. So even though they’re hundreds of light-years away, they’re big enough for astronomers to see them as disks instead of just pinpoints of light. In fact, they’re among the first stars to have their size measured directly. Antares was measured 100 years ago. Astronomers used a special device attached to the 100-inch telescope at Mount Wilson in California – the largest telescope in the world at the time. It gave them a diameter of more than 400 times the size of the Sun. As technology has improved, astronomers have found that Antares is probably about 50 percent larger than that. So if Antares took the Sun’s place, it would engulf the four innermost planets – including Earth. Betelgeuse is in the east at nightfall. Antares is on the other side of the sky – low in the south-southeast at dawn. Tomorrow, it’s close to the lower left of the Moon. Script by Damond Benningfield

Astronomy Cast Ep. 740: Sneaky Stars! By Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay Streamed live on Jan 13, 2025. Why stars can't be trusted! If you're an astronomer you depend on accurate observations of stars, but there's a problem. Stars are sneaky! Changing in size, brightness, color, they hide their chemistry, their age and even their companions from all but the cleverest observers. Stars explode precisely when they intend to. Betelgeuse took a brightness plunge, T CrB refused to go nova, and other failures to be predictable irk observers for good reasons. Let's talk about it.   SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our YouTube videos.  Thanks to: Andrew Poelstra, BogieNet, Brian Cagle, David, David Truog, Ed, Gerhard, Schwarzer, Jeanette Wink, Siggi Kemmler, Stephen Veit 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H24hCeBsNI Streamed live on Jan 13, 2025. Why stars can't be trusted! If you're an astronomer you depend on accurate observations of stars, but there's a problem. Stars are sneaky! Changing in size, brightness, color, they hide their chemistry, their age and even their companions from all but the cleverest observers. Stars explode precisely when they intend to. Betelgeuse took a brightness plunge, T CrB refused to go nova, and other failures to be predictable irk observers for good reasons. Let's talk about it.   SUPPORTED BY YOU! This Episode is made possible thanks to our Patrons on Patreon. Join at the Galaxy Group level or higher to be listed in our YouTube videos.  Thanks to: Andrew Poelstra, BogieNet, Brian Cagle, David, David Truog, Ed, Gerhard, Schwarzer, Jeanette Wink, Siggi Kemmler, Stephen Veit    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.

Streamed live on Jan 13, 2025. Why stars can't be trusted! If you're an astronomer you depend on accurate observations of stars, but there's a problem. Stars are sneaky! Changing in size, brightness, color, they hide their chemistry, their age and even their companions from all but the cleverest observers. Stars explode precisely when they intend to. Betelgeuse took a brightness plunge, T CrB refused to go nova, and other failures to be predictable irk observers for good reasons. Let's talk about it.

El último peldaño (17/01/2025) EL EXPERIMENTO “UNIVERSO 25” El experimento "Universo 25" fue un estudio realizado por el etólogo John B. Calhoun en la década de 1970, donde se creó un hábitat ideal para ratas en un espacio cerrado. A medida que la población de ratas creció, comenzaron a surgir comportamientos anómalos, como la agresión, la apatía y la descomposición social. A pesar de tener acceso a recursos abundantes, la población eventualmente colapsó. Este experimento se interpretó como una advertencia sobre los efectos del hacinamiento y la sobrepoblación en las sociedades. En última instancia, reflejó preocupaciones sobre el futuro de la humanidad en entornos urbanos densamente poblados. Nos presentó este interesante experimento nuestro asesor científico Israel Ampuero, doctor en Bioquímica. “LOS VILLARES”: EL ÚLTIMO CASO PERFECTO. DEBATE HOMENAJE A DIONISIO ÁVILA El 16 de julio de 1996, sobre las 12 del medio día, Dionisio Ávila, un agricultor jubilado de Los Villares (Jaén) afirmó haber visto un objeto extraño posado en un campo cerca de su casa, así como la presencia de tres humanoides con los que se comunicó telepáticamente. La experiencia se repitió en fechas posteriores, lo que generó gran revuelo en la comunidad ufológica nacional. Según su relato, el objeto emitía luces y tenía un aspecto metálico con unas misteriosas inscripciones. Tras el suceso, se realizaron investigaciones, pero no se encontraron pruebas concluyentes. Este caso se convirtió en uno de los más importantes de finales del siglo XX en España. El pasado 9 de enero falleció Dionisio Ávila, contaba con 92 años. El programa de esta noche es nuestro homenaje a su memoria. Contamos con el investigador y escritor Cristian Puig, que nos trae unos documentos históricos y la colaboración de investigadores que estudiaron el caso de primera mano, como David Ruiz, y los miembros de la S.I.B. Betelgeuse de Granada Francisco Barrera (presidente) y Antonio Salinas (Jefe del Departamento de Ufología) . Dirección y presentación: Joaquín Abenza. Producción y documentación: María José Garnández. Blog del programa: http://www.elultimopeldano.blogspot.com.es/ WhatsApp: 644 823 513 Programa emitido en Onda Regional de Murcia

The Daily Quiz - Science and Nature Today's Questions: Question 1: Which constellation features Betelgeuse, the first star whose size was measured, in 1920? Question 2: What is the atomic number for thalium? Question 3: According to Boyle's Law, what increases when a gas is compressed to half its size? Question 4: Deoxyribonucleic acid is better known as what? Question 5: How many faces does a dodecahedron have? Question 6: What is a male panda known as? Question 7: What is the name of the minute organisms found drifting near the surface of seas and lakes? Question 8: Which Small Breed Of Cattle Is Found Wile In The Tibetan Plateu , North Of The Himalayas Question 9: How many legs does a crab have? This podcast is produced by Klassic Studios Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stew and Smith from It Doesn't Hold Up podcast join Flixwatcher to review Beetlejuice. Beetlejuice (1988) is a fantasy horror comedy directed by Tim Burton and starring Michael Keaton as Betelgeuse, a sleazy ‘bio-exorcist', Alec Baldwin and Geena Davis as Adam and Barbara, the unfortunate couple who die and return to their house to be haunted by the new inhabitants which include Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, a teenage goth. Beetlejuice set the tone for Tim Burton's films of the 1980s and 1990s and 2024 saw the long awaited sequel which would star a number of the original cast. Beetlejuice balances creepy horror with genuine laughs, mainly down to Keaton's sex pest antagonist and Ryder's charming Lydia (Ryder was only 15 when she filmed this!). Recommendability for Beetlejuice was pretty high, taking into account the nostalgia and also the lack of real plot. Decent scores for the remaining Flixwatcher categories give a very respectable overall score of 4.52. [supsystic-tables id=382]     Episode #368 Crew Links Thanks to the Episode # 368 crew of Stew and Smith from It Doesn't Hold Up podcast   Please make sure you give them some love   More about Beetlejuice For more info on Beetlejuice can visit Beetlejuice IMDB page here or Beetlejuice Rotten Tomatoes page here. Final Plug! Subscribe, Share and Review us on iTunes If you enjoyed this episode of Flixwatcher Podcast you probably know other people who will like it too! Please share it with your friends and family, review us, and join us across ALL of the Social Media links below. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Betelgeuse, Betelgeuse … DYING?!

La tertulia semanal en la que repasamos las últimas noticias de la actualidad científica. En el episodio de hoy: Cara A: -Betelbuddy, la posibilidad de que Betelgeuse tenga una compañera (9:00) Este episodio continúa en la Cara B. Contertulios: Sara Robisco, Juan Carlos Gil, Francis Villatoro, Héctor Socas. Imagen de portada realizada con Midjourney. Todos los comentarios vertidos durante la tertulia representan únicamente la opinión de quien los hace... y a veces ni eso

La tertulia semanal en la que repasamos las últimas noticias de la actualidad científica. En el episodio de hoy: Cara B: -Promo AICAD. Consigue tu título oficial de posgrado online en https://www.aicad.es (00:01) -Bacteria Conan (Deinococcus radiodurans) (02:43) -Problema de ajuste fino en la visión SETI-optimista (28:43) -Cubos de datos para el estudio de la Tierra (1:27:03) -Señales de los oyentes (1:49:13) Este episodio es continuación de la Cara A. Contertulios: Sara Robisco, Francis Villatoro, Héctor Socas. Imagen de portada realizada con Midjourney. Todos los comentarios vertidos durante la tertulia representan únicamente la opinión de quien los hace... y a veces ni eso

Happy New Year, here's an episode recorded in October. Its a continuation of our conversation on Brood of Vipers, our latest caper. This week's other topics include a couple of sequels that just fell short of the originals. Want more from us? Check out these links: - Ryan's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/myers291/ (make him use it) - Jeff's Letterboxd: https://letterboxd.com/jmyersonfires/

The bright orange star that marks the shoulder of Orion gets most of the attention, but the hunter’s blue-white heel is even brighter. And it faces a similar fate: Both stars will blast themselves to bits. The shoulder is represented by Betelgeuse. The supergiant star has been unpredictable in recent years. It’s grown dramatically fainter and brighter – the result of “puffs” of gas from its surface that are many times the size of the Sun. The heel is marked by Rigel. The star appears to be more than 850 light-years away, although there’s a good bit of wiggle room. The details of its mass, size, and brightness all depend on that number. But the best estimates say that Rigel is about 20 times more massive than the Sun, dozens of times wider, and tens of thousands of times brighter. Rigel’s color tells us that its surface is much hotter than the surface of Betelgeuse. Rigel might once have looked like Betelgeuse does today. But changes in its core caused the star to shrink and get hotter. Sometime in the next couple of million years, the core will die and collapse. Rigel’s outer layers will explode as a supernova. That will seed the space around it with the raw materials for future stars and planets. Rigel is low in the east-southeast at nightfall. It’s to the right of Orion’s three-star belt, which extends upward from the horizon. Rigel is the seventh-brightest star system in the night sky, so you can’t miss it. More about Rigel tomorrow. Script by Damond Benningfield

The Invisible Force Behind Betelgeuse's Strange Behavior Dive into the mystery of Betelgeuse's intriguing companion star! Scientists have found evidence of a sun-sized "Beetle Buddy" orbiting the red supergiant, helping explain its puzzling 2,170-day brightness cycle. Learn how this companion acts as a cosmic snowplow, clearing paths through Betelgeuse's dust clouds and potentially influencing its eventual supernova. In this episode, we explore: How astronomers detected the hidden companion What this means for Betelgeuse's future supernova Why this companion orbits at a surprisingly close distance The role of dust and debris is Betelgeuse's brightness changes How the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope could revolutionize our understanding with its powerful coronagraph technology. Coming soon: The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope may give us our first direct look at Betelgeuse's mysterious companion through advanced spectroscopy and imaging!

Steve Kates, aka Dr. Sky, a veteran radio and TV broadcaster and edu-tainer with expertise in astronomy and space. He's also a podcaster for wabcradio.com Topic: Methane on Mars, Betelgeuse going Supernova Website: wabcradio.com/drsky Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/steven.kates.3/ https://twitter.com/drskyinc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 132*Could Betelgeuse Actually Be Two Stars?A new study raises the intriguing possibility that the red supergiant Betelgeuse may not be on the brink of supernova, as previously thought. Instead, it might be a binary star system. This revelation, reported in the Astrophysical Journal, suggests that an unseen companion star could be causing Betelgeuse's pulsing brightness, challenging the long-held belief of its impending explosion.*Richard Branson to Co-Pilot Space Perspective's First Manned Balloon FlightVirgin Group founder Richard Branson is set to co-pilot Space Perspective's first manned stratospheric balloon flight. The flight promises a gentle ascent to 100,000 feet, offering panoramic views of Earth without the high G-forces of traditional Space tourism, marking a new era in high-altitude experiences.*Australia's Ambitious Spaceport PlansDespite not launching an orbital mission in over 50 years, Australia is gearing up to expand its spaceport capabilities. Proposals for new spaceports in Western Australia and Queensland are on the table, aiming to position Australia as a key player in the global Space industry.Skywatch: November Night SkiesExplore the November night skies with highlights including the Andromeda Galaxy, the Crab Nebula, and three meteor showers. Discover the celestial wonders visible this month and the fascinating stories behind them.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

What's up, dudes? It's a fun, light hearted episode today with special guests Anthony Caruso from ‘Tis the Podcast and CM Chuck from Just Another Friday Night! That's right! We're talking the ghost with the most, Beetlejuice!In the 1988 film, Adam and Barbara Maitland are newly deceased. When their idyllic home is suddenly invaded with artsy yuppies and their gothic daughter, they call on the moldy bio-exorcist. Consequently, Betelgeuse falls for Lydia and after supernatural shenanigans, tries to marry her. Long story short, the good guys win. In the recent sequel, Lydia almost loses her daughter to a homicidal ghost. Reluctantly, she turns to Betelgeuse to save her. Unbeknownst to her, his succubus ex-wife is out for revenge for her murder. Unfortunately, the happy ending comes at the price of Lydia's hand in marriage. Or does it?Black and white striped suit? Check. Scary ghost face? From the rear. Spectral lip sync? Only to Day O (The Banana Boat Song)! Oh, and MacArthur Park! So grab your handbook for the recently deceased, draw a door, and go the Other World with this episode on "Beetlejuice!"'Tis the PodcastFB: @tisthepodcastTwitter: @tisthepodIG: @tisthepodcastFB Group: Tis the Podcast GroupJust Another Friday NightYouTube: @JAFNpodcastFB: @JAFNpodcastTwitter: @JAFNpodcastIG: @jafnpodcastGive us a buzz! Send a text, dudes!Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Totally Rad Christmas Mall & Arcade, Teepublic.com, or TotallyRadChristmas.com! Later, dudes!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYLtwPRhnU8 Ralph Wilkins hosts.  Damien Phillips, John Wildridge and Dustin Ruoff produce. From Oct 21, 2022. This show is all about Betelgeuse and supernovas (supernovae? Let's call the whole thing off). What will happen to Betelgeuse? How bright will it get? When will it go supernova? Will we get to see it? How do we predict supernovas?   A new study points to a rapid dimming (like the one we saw in 2019!) just before it obliterates itself in a violent release of energy that will make it brighter than anything else in the night sky.   But please do help us out by subscribing to the channel, if you don't already: https://www.youtube.com/awesomeastron...   And if you want to hear more from us we have 2 podcast episodes each month: iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast...  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Yr24VA... Amazon Music: https://tinyurl.com/fnhxs94a  Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/awesome...  TuneIn: https://tunein.com/podcasts/Science/A... Music by Star Salzman   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.

Betelgeuse, one of the brightest and most famous stars in the northern night sky, has varied in brightness with an elusive pattern ever since observations began. Many theories exist as to why it ebbs and flows with apparently two distinct rhythms – one shorter and another around 2000 days long.But just recently two independent astronomical teams have unveiled papers suggesting the existence of an orbital companion circling the red giant. About the size of our own sun, the “Betelbuddy” may whizz round Betelgeuse, almost skimming its surface, every 2000 days. And why haven't we seen the Betelbuddy before? Because, from here, it would be a million times fainter than Betelgeuse itself, as one of the authors, and long-time Betelgeuse watcher, Andrea Dupree of Harvard and Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics explains.Back here on earth, Omar Yaghi of Berkeley, University of California and colleagues have been designing a new material that can scrub carbon dioxide out of the air in minutes. They have patented this type of Covalent Organic Framework (COF) and are hoping to scale up production such that a few hundred tonnes deployed around our biggest cities could solve our CO2 crisis.But then what do you do with all those gigatonnes of CO2? Maybe one thing would be to use solar power to convert it into plant food. Robert Jinkerson and colleagues describe in the journal Joule a proposal to transform global food production into “Electro-Agriculture”, growing plants, fungi and algae on acetate made from solar energy. Their proposal would also shrink the global footprint of farming to allow more natural habitat.And finally, Michael Frachetti of Washington University in St Louis has published an archaeological survey of two lost conurbations in the mountains of southern Uzbekistan that he and colleagues rediscovered in the last few years. He argues that the scale and complexity of these dwelling, and their location over 2000m, way above normal agricultural altitude mean we need to reconsider these stops on what would have been the Silk Road, around 600-1000 CE, perhaps even pointing at a very early industrial economy.Presented by Roland Pease Produced by Alex Mansfield with Andrew Lewis(Image: Orion sink to Kashimayarigadake. Credit: I love Photo and Apple.)

What makes the star Betelgeuse so special? What Constellation is Betelguese part of? How big is Betelgeuse compared to the Sun?

MUSICA supposed legal document was leaked claiming that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will BREAK UP on September 28th. It also details how the split will be announced and handled in the media. It's probably fake.In other musician's body news: Billy Corgan is finally showing all of us his port wine birthmark in an Instagram post and encouraging his followers to "find peace with who you are." Adele Announces An Extended Hiatus At Final Munich Show. The singer announced that she will start an extended hiatus in late November, clarifying that fans won't see her perform for a long time. Adele has 10 shows left, with her final concert scheduled for Nov. 23. “After that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time,” she said. “And I will hold you dear in my heart for that whole length of my break.”Oasis are teasing some possible U.S. dates. A digital Amazon Music ad in New York City's Times Square that read, "If we need to put up a billboard to get these guys to come to the States, here it is."TVEllen DeGeneres announced the "last comedy special of her career" on Netflix on September 24th. AND FINALLY"Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" hits theaters this Friday. So it's a perfect time to look back on the 1988 original. Here are some facts about "Beetlejuice" you might not know: 1. It won an Oscar in 1989 for Best Makeup. 2.  Anjelica Huston was originally cast to play Delia Deetz. She had to back out because of an illness, so the role went to Catherine O'Hara. 3. It was almost called "Scared Sheetless" after Tim Burton jokingly suggested it to Warner Brothers execs who didn't like the name "Beetlejuice". 4. Beetlejuice is named after a star called Betelgeuse, that's in the Orion constellation. 5.  Harry Belafonte's "Day-O" played at Glenn Shadix's funeral in 2010. He played Otho, the interior decorator.6. Beetlejuice only appears on screen for 17.5 minutes out of the 92-minute runtime.7. In 1990 there was development for a sequel called "Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian". Burton was too busy with "Batman Returns" so it didn't go anywhere.8. Burton wanted Sammy Davis Jr. to play Beetlejuice. Producer David Geffen was the one who suggested Michael Keaton.9. Some of the actresses who turned down the role of Lydia Deetz include Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Connelly, Molly Ringwald, Brooke Shields, and Diane Lane.AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC A supposed legal document was leaked claiming that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will BREAK UP on September 28th. It also details how the split will be announced and handled in the media. It's probably fake. In other musician's body news: Billy Corgan is finally showing all of us his port wine birthmark in an Instagram post and encouraging his followers to "find peace with who you are."  Adele Announces An Extended Hiatus At Final Munich Show. The singer announced that she will start an extended hiatus in late November, clarifying that fans won't see her perform for a long time. Adele has 10 shows left, with her final concert scheduled for Nov. 23. “After that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time,” she said. “And I will hold you dear in my heart for that whole length of my break.” Oasis are teasing some possible U.S. dates. A digital Amazon Music ad in New York City's Times Square that read, "If we need to put up a billboard to get these guys to come to the States, here it is." TV Ellen DeGeneres announced the "last comedy special of her career" on Netflix on September 24th.  AND FINALLY "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice" hits theaters this Friday. So it's a perfect time to look back on the 1988 original.  Here are some facts about "Beetlejuice" you might not know:  1. It won an Oscar in 1989 for Best Makeup.  2.  Anjelica Huston was originally cast to play Delia Deetz. She had to back out because of an illness, so the role went to Catherine O'Hara.  3. It was almost called "Scared Sheetless" after Tim Burton jokingly suggested it to Warner Brothers execs who didn't like the name "Beetlejuice".  4. Beetlejuice is named after a star called Betelgeuse, that's in the Orion constellation.  5.  Harry Belafonte's "Day-O" played at Glenn Shadix's funeral in 2010. He played Otho, the interior decorator. 6. Beetlejuice only appears on screen for 17.5 minutes out of the 92-minute runtime. 7. In 1990 there was development for a sequel called "Beetlejuice Goes Hawaiian". Burton was too busy with "Batman Returns" so it didn't go anywhere. 8. Burton wanted Sammy Davis Jr. to play Beetlejuice. Producer David Geffen was the one who suggested Michael Keaton. 9. Some of the actresses who turned down the role of Lydia Deetz include Sarah Jessica Parker, Jennifer Connelly, Molly Ringwald, Brooke Shields, and Diane Lane. AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This summer, scientists have their eyes and telescopes trained on the small constellation system T Coronae Borealis. They think it will explode as part of a periodic nova — a once-in-a-lifetime event according to NASA scientists. And so, with the help of astrophysicist Sarafina El-Badry Nance, we continue our journey farther and deeper into spacetime with a look at the stars: How they're born and how they die. Sarafina has always been drawn to one particular star: Betelgeuse, a red supergiant in the shoulder of the constellation Orion that is nearing the end of its life. What stages of life did Betelgeuse — or any star — go through before it reached this moment? This episode is part of our series Space Camp — all abut the weird, wonderful phenomena in our universe. Check it out here: https://npr.org/spacecampCurious about the night sky? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear from you!Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy