Podcasts about Milky Way

Since the beginning to time, aliens have abducted us, studied us, and occasionally… wooed us. In this episode, the Hosts swipe right as they explore the strangest tales of close encounters of the intimate kind—stories of cosmic courtship, interstellar seduction, and love that's truly out of this world. From Brazilian fields to Chinese forests to Hollywood jazz clubs, these are the cases where abduction turned into attraction. They didn't just come in peace… they came for a piece of this ass! Citizens of the Milky Way, prepare yourselves for It Cam From Beyond… And So Did I! Music and Editing by Gage HurleyCheck out VaporVerse: https://www.youtube.com/@vaporversemusic++++Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creepstreetpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/creepstreetpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@creepstreetpodcast5062?feature=sharedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creepstreetpodcast #UnexplainedMysteries #LegendaryCreatures #WeirdWildWorld #HiddenMonsters #FolkloreFriday #CreepStreetPodcast #HorrorPodcast #ParanormalComedy #CampfireTales #CreepyButFunny #DidYouKnow #TrueStory #WTFFacts #StrangerThanFiction #DarkHistory #AlienRomance #ScifiRomance #AlienLove #AlienAbduction #Aliens #UFO #ParanormalPodcast #Podcast #RomancePodcast

For a few weeks in the spring of 1764, Charles Messier was a star-cluster-discovering machine. He found five globular clusters in Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer. He cataloged them as Messier 9, 10, 12, 14, and 19. Messier wasn’t interested in the clusters – or even in the stars. Instead, he was looking for comets. At the time, finding a comet was a way to fame and fortune. Kings offered prizes to those who found comets. And comets were named for their discoverers – a bit of immortality. But Messier and others kept coming across fuzzy objects that resembled comets. Figuring out if they really were comets wasted time. So the French astronomer decided to compile a catalog of these distractions. He logged more than a hundred objects. They included star clusters, galaxies, stellar nurseries, and the final gasps of dying stars. Today, Messier’s list is the most famous of all astronomical catalogs. The globular clusters all look about the same. They’re tight balls of stars. Today, we know that the typical globular contains a hundred thousand stars or more. And they’re among the oldest residents of the Milky Way – more than 10 billion years old. Ophiuchus is a large constellation that stands well up in the southern sky at nightfall. Messier’s globulars are scattered across it. They’re all visible through binoculars – just don’t mistake them for comets. Script by Damond Benningfield

Barnard 68 is one of the darkest objects in our section of the galaxy. It’s a small cloud that absorbs the light of the stars behind it, so it looks like a dark “hole” in the Milky Way. Before long, though, that void may shine with the warmth of newly forming stars. Barnard 68 is a Bok globule – a small, dark sphere of gas and dust. It’s about 500 light-years away, half a light-year wide, and about three times the mass of the Sun. It’s part of a complex of dark clouds that stands in front of the glowing band of the Milky Way. Barnard 68 is so dark because it’s quite cold – temperatures at its center are close to absolute zero. But that may be about to change. The globule has been stable for millions of years. But there’s evidence that it’s recently been hit by a cosmic “bullet” – a smaller clump of gas and dust. That appears to be causing Barnard 68 to collapse. As it collapses, the cloud will get denser and hotter, and perhaps split into several smaller clumps. Within a few hundred thousand years, the clumps could be well on their way to becoming new stars – glowing balls of gas born from a dark “hole” in the Milky Way. Barnard 68 is in Ophiuchus, the serpent bearer, which is in the southern sky at nightfall. The Milky Way runs through a corner of the constellation. Several clouds darken the Milky Way – birthplaces of future stars. Script by Damond Benningfield

Have you ever felt completely spellbound by a performer who knows exactly how to hold your heart in their hands? That's precisely what happened when we traveled four hours across four states to witness Jin's solo concert at Newark's Prudential Center.Jin transformed the massive arena into what felt like an intimate variety show, crafting a performance that was uniquely his own. From the moment he appeared as a silhouette walking slowly down the catwalk to his explosive start with "Running Wild," he commanded every eye in the venue. His sparkly denim outfit made him look like "the Milky Way" personified – a fitting image for a star of his magnitude.What struck us most was how Jin structured the show – alternating between high-energy performances and interactive game segments where he playfully teased the audience about our Korean pronunciation. The games weren't just entertaining; they were Jin's clever way of creating breathing room between demanding vocal performances while keeping the audience thoroughly engaged. His sassy comments and playful attitude had the entire arena laughing and screaming for more.The emotional centerpiece came when Jin sat at the piano, bringing complete silence to the arena with soul-stirring renditions of "Abyss" and other ballads. When he performed "The Astronaut" while lying on the stage floor, the connection was so intense it felt like he was singing directly to each person there. That's the magic of Jin – his ability to make 10,000 people feel like they're having a one-on-one experience with him.Join us for this detailed account of three days with Jin that left us emotional, exhilarated, and completely in awe of his talents. Between shows, we navigated merchandise lines, rainstorms, and the quest for the elusive Jin ramen, creating memories that will last far beyond the final notes. Share your own Jin concert experiences with us, and don't forget to subscribe for more music adventures!JIN Instagram  Concert Playlist BTS Instagram X YouTubeSupport the showPlease help Music Elixir by rating, reviewing, and sharing the episode. We appreciate your support!Follow us on:TwitterInstagram If have questions, comments, or requests click on our form:Music Elixir FormDJ Panic Blog:OK ASIA

We use the term Milky Way for that glowing arc across the sky. But how people picture it varies from culture to culture. In Sweden, that starry band goes by a name that means "Winter Street," and in Hawaii, a term for the Milky Way translates as "fish jumping in shadows." And: the history of naming rooms in a house. Some old houses have a room off the kitchen with only a sink and cabinets. It's not a kitchen, exactly -- but what's it called? Plus, the colorful flag of one European town features a visual pun on its name. It's a drawing of a hand holding a heart. All that, and head over teacups, humpty-twelve, lowdown, chockablock, overhaul, Desper't Ambrose, honyock, an imaginary boyfriend named Raoul, and so mad I could spit nickels. Hear hundreds of free episodes and learn more on the A Way with Words website: https://waywordradio.org. Be a part of the show: call or text 1 (877) 929-9673 toll-free in the United States and Canada; elsewhere in the world, call or text +1 619 800 4443. Send voice notes or messages via WhatsApp 16198004443. Email words@waywordradio.org. Copyright Wayword, Inc., a 501(c)(3) corporation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Steve Howell: exploring and understanding the cosmos, including our own Milky Way galaxy and the superstar Betelgeuse Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Out in the sun-blasted dunes of the Gobi, where the wind cuts like a straight razor and the sand moves endlessly, there's a story on the hushed tongues of herdsmen and half-mad nomads. They call it the Mongolian Death Worm—a crimson nightmare that spits lightning, vomits acid, and burrows under your feet like Satan's own cattle prod. No one's ever caught one, but plenty claim they've felt it thrumming under the sand, waiting. And if you stick around long enough in that desert, with your brain baking in the sun, you'll start to wonder if the thing's even real… or if it's just the desert itself trying to kill you. Citizens of the Milky Way, prepare yourselves for The Mongolian Death Worm! Music and Editing by Gage HurleyCheck out VaporVerse: https://www.youtube.com/@vaporversemusic ++++ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creepstreetpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creepstreetpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@creepstreetpodcast5062?feature=shared TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creepstreetpodcast #MongolianDeathWorm #CryptidLore #CryptidSightings #ParanormalPodcast #DesertCryptid #UnexplainedMysteries #LegendaryCreatures #WeirdWildWorld #HiddenMonsters #FolkloreFriday #CreepStreetPodcast #HorrorPodcast #ParanormalComedy #CampfireTales #CreepyButFunny #DidYouKnow #TrueStory #WTFFacts #StrangerThanFiction #DarkHistory #DesertMysteries #GobiDesert #MongoliaLegends #SandSerpent #DeathWormSighting

Folge 136: Dumme Entscheidungen: Von nicht erworbenen Apple-Aktien bis zu EON. Zwei Boomer, ein Mikrofon, null roter Faden: In dieser Episode reden Uwe und Volker über alles, was man unter „Dumme Entscheidungen“ einsortieren könnte - und noch ein paar Dinge, die da nur mit viel Fantasie hineinpassen. Von Comic-Ikonen wie Volker Reiche und Claire Bretécher über „Geiz ist geil“-Kampagnen, Boomer-Kultur, Psycho-Pilze und die KI im EON-Callcenter, bis hin zu Rundfunkgebühren, der Musikindustrie im Wandel, Wilhelm Busch, Walter Moers, Simpsons und South Park. Dazu gibt's kulinarische Fehlgriffe (Ahoi-Brause, 3-Musketeers-Riegel, Mäusespeck, Nappos, Milky Way, Treets), Abstecher zu den Rolling Stones, der Apple-Aktie von 1976, Urlaub auf Langeoog, Espresso-Abzocke, Abmahnanwälten, Verwaltungsoptimierung und englischem Selbstbewusstsein. Eine thematische Achterbahnfahrt zwischen Nostalgie, Nonsens und nerdiger Klugscheißerei - wie immer ungebremst, ungeschnitten, unnötig ehrlich und manchmal auch komplett faktenfrei. Tja, aber Satire darf doch alles, oder? :-)

WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast!Got your Astrocast shirt yet???This week Roo sits down and goes over several topics - including an upcoming dark sky trip to the deep woods of Wisconsin! Will he get clear skies every night?! Probably not! Will he have a great time?! ABSOLUTELY! A big thank you to our newest Patreon member Matt D. - he joined right after I finished the edit this week, tune in next week for a special thank you, Matt! If you would like to join our members only Discord, and become a member of the Astrocast Society, consider joining our Patreon! Give as low as 1 dollar a month for access to the members only Discord. We have a LOT of fun in there and answer most questions that come our way!The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro!High Point ScientificAgena AstroSupport the showSupport the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore exciting new findings about our galaxy, the latest achievements of NASA's Mars Curiosity rover, and groundbreaking images of the Sun captured by the Parker Solar Probe.Milky Way's Hidden SatellitesRecent research suggests that the Milky Way may host up to 100 previously undetected satellite galaxies. Using advanced supercomputer simulations and mathematical modeling, astronomers have identified the existence of these faint dwarf galaxies, which could provide crucial support for the Lambda cold dark matter model. Currently, only 60 companion galaxies are confirmed, but with new telescopes like the Vera Rubin Observatory, the search for these elusive satellites is set to expand, potentially reshaping our understanding of the universe's structure.Curiosity Rover Reaches New HeightsNASA's Mars Curiosity rover has made significant progress in its exploration of Mount Sharp, revealing intricate geological formations known as boxwork. This unique terrain, shaped by ancient groundwater processes, offers valuable insights into the Red Planet's history. Curiosity has been utilizing its advanced instruments to analyze the composition of the Martian surface and conduct atmospheric observations, marking a new phase in its mission to uncover the secrets of Mars.Parker Solar Probe's Record-Breaking ImagesIn a groundbreaking achievement, NASA's Parker Solar Probe has captured the closest images of the Sun ever taken. These stunning observations, made during a recent pass through the solar corona, are helping scientists understand solar phenomena and their impact on space weather. The high-resolution images reveal important details about the solar wind and coronal mass ejections, providing insights that could improve predictions of solar activity and protect technology on Earth.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesNature Astronomyhttps://www.nature.com/natureastronomy/NASA Mars Curiosity Missionhttps://mars.nasa.gov/msl/Parker Solar Probehttps://www.nasa.gov/content/parker-solar-probeBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.00:00 New study says Milky Way could have far more satellite galaxies than previously thought00:47 Our Milky Way galaxy could have more satellite galaxies surrounding it than previously predicted05:37 NASA's Mars Curiosity rover reaches new heights exploring boxwork terrain on Mount Sharp09:08 NASA's Parker Solar Probe captured stunning new images of the solar atmosphere18:40 A new study warns that hail storms could hit Australian cities harder due to climate change

Kirk kicks off this week's show with the amazing migration skills of the Bogong Moth. They are the first ever recorded invertebrate that uses celestial navigation for long-distance migration wayfinding. Rachel then tells us all about the Bluntnose Six-gilled Shark. This amazing creature gives birth to an incredible number of pups. Victoria rounds out this week's show with the aptly named Sword-billed Hummingbird and some of the amazing and strange adaptations it has to survive. Join us weekly for more strange nature. Our supporters on Patreon get every episode ad-free!  Support us: patreon.com/strangebynature Email us: contact@strangebynaturepodcast.com Visit us at: strangebynaturepodcast.com  where you can sign up for our episode emails.

When was the last time you looked up at the stars on a clear night? Since time immemorial, humans have looked to the night sky for their survival. It signalled when to harvest. And helped explorers navigate the seas. But these days, if you're in the bright lights of the city, you may have to travel far to see the Milky Way. Now, remote communities across Canada are looking to their dark skies for potential economic opportunities - something called "astrotourism."

Get ready to explore the incredible world of black holes! In this video, we'll take a look at the most massive black holes in the universe, from Sagittarius A* at the center of our Milky Way to the gargantuan black holes at the hearts of other galaxies. Join us as we uncover the mind-boggling facts behind these mysterious and powerful celestial objects. Prepare to be amazed! Check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/T7wMHjr9-cY?si=FnCaOno7TyTNr0Ls Animation is created by Bright Side. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Music by Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com Check our Bright Side podcast on Spotify and leave a positive review! https://open.spotify.com/show/0hUkPxD... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Our Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brightside Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brightside.... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brightside.of... Stock materials (photos, footages and other): https://www.depositphotos.com https://www.shutterstock.com https://www.eastnews.ru ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more videos and articles visit: http://www.brightside.me Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The call comes in over the wire, a frantic plea from a guy whose sister has a demon problem… Another night like many nights in towns that forgot what the sun looked like. The road leads next to Wyoming, where a high-pitched shriek leaves even the most seasoned officers rattled to their core. Then comes the Grey Man, seven feet of pure terror, with a head that defies the darkest of nightmares. He hits a sleepy town like a freight train, leaving behind a home invasion, a time-bending kidnapping, and bloody footprints that didn't belong to any… living man. Ride-a-long with the Hosts as we ride the razor's edge of sanity, fueled by the raw, unblinking horror of the night shift. So keep your wits about you, because these nights are long. Citizens of the Milky Way, prepare yourselves for Cops and the Paranormal! Music and Editing by Gage HurleyCheck out VaporVerse: https://www.youtube.com/@vaporversemusic++++ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creepstreetpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/creepstreetpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@creepstreetpodcast5062?feature=sharedTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@creepstreetpodcast#CreepStreet #Paranormal #TrueHorror #Wyoming #GrayMan #Bigfoot #UFOs #Unexplained #PoliceStories #CreepStreetPodcast #Supernatural #TrueCrimeAndParanormal

In this episode of SpaceTime, we embark on a thrilling journey through the cosmos, exploring the potential for life on Mars, a remarkable discovery in the outer solar system, and the crucial mapping of sulfur throughout our galaxy.Searching for Life on MarsA new study reveals that thick layers of clay on Mars could indicate stable environments conducive to life billions of years ago. Researchers have identified that these clay deposits likely formed in standing bodies of water, providing the right conditions for chemical weathering and potentially supporting ancient life. The findings suggest that the balance between water and carbon cycles on Mars may explain the planet's geological history and the absence of carbonate rocks. Lead author Rhianna Moore discusses how these stable terrains could have fostered habitable conditions for extended periods, offering insights into the Red Planet's wet past.Discovery of 2020 VN40: A Distant Cosmic CompanionAstronomers have discovered a rare celestial body, 2020 VN40, located far beyond Neptune, moving in perfect synchronicity with the ice giant. This trans-Neptunian object orbits the sun once for every ten orbits Neptune completes, providing new insights into the dynamics of the outer solar system. The discovery, reported in the Planetary Science journal, enhances our understanding of how distant objects interact with Neptune's gravity and offers clues about the solar system's evolution.Mapping Sulfur in the Milky WayA groundbreaking study has mapped the distribution of sulfur across the Milky Way, an essential element for life. Utilizing the CRISM X-Ray Imaging and Spectroscopy mission, scientists have directly measured sulfur in both its gaseous and solid forms within the interstellar medium. The findings shed light on sulfur's role in the cosmos and its potential implications for understanding life's distribution throughout the galaxy. This research marks a significant step in answering fundamental questions about the building blocks of life in the universe.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesNature Astronomyhttps://www.nature.com/natureastronomy/Planetary Science Journalhttps://iopscience.iop.org/journal/2632-3338CRISM Missionhttps://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/asteroids/overview/crism.htmlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.

1:55:58 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Someone lost their Barbie glasses, Milky Way, New York State dream, Gearshift, Run Like An Antelope, Phish tour stats, QS – Gear Shift (1/1/17), AI TV shows, Fable, Showrunner, flash flood warning, thunderstorm, Spinal Tap, Inspector Clouseau, endless remakes, Monsters Cereals X Jim Henson, […]

1:55:58 – Frank in New Jersey, plus the Other Side. Topics include: Someone lost their Barbie glasses, Milky Way, New York State dream, Gearshift, Run Like An Antelope, Phish tour stats, QS – Gear Shift (1/1/17), AI TV shows, Fable, Showrunner, flash flood warning, thunderstorm, Spinal Tap, Inspector Clouseau, endless remakes, Monsters Cereals X Jim Henson, […]

Tonight on UFO undercover will be talking about extraterrestrials but we also be talking about where Earth is in the universe and the galaxy really could the extraterrestrial have just come from our solar system since we have three other destroyed planets maybe that was their home worlds maybe they came from the Sagittarius galaxy which is the galaxy's been being eaten by the Milky Way or maybe they came from somewhere deep in the milky way what do you think we'll be talking about tonight let me know ?

Go find this episode on Youtube! Lots of great photos/video to go with it!WELCOME BAAAACK to The Astrocast!!! It's been a long few weeks away, but I'm THRILLED to be back! This week Roo recaps his journey to the Space Coast of Florida, along with meeting an amazing listener, visiting Springfield, and finally - seeing the Saturn V in person at the Kennedy Space Center!!! If you would like to support the show, please consider joining our Patreon! You'll get access to our members only discord, which is QUITE the place to be! Visit patreon.com/TheAstrocast to join!A GIANT thank you Chris for donating the C8 to the show, I can't WAIT to share some images from it! Please check out their channel!The Astroguys on Youtube The Astrocast Patreon  The Astrocast is an Affiliate partner with both High Point Scientific AND Agena Astro now, and as such any purchases made through either of these partners using our links will get you the same great prices you would otherwise get, but The Astrocast will also get a small portion of the proceeds from the sale. Thank you so much for your support! Please feel free to share these links with any friends/family who love Astro!High Point ScientificAgena AstroSupport the showThanks so much for tuning in, we'll be back next week with another episode...Until then, as always - CLEAR SKIES!-RooSupport the showEmail me at "RooAstrocast@gmail.com" with any questions/comments. Thanks for listening!

This temple transmission is a powerful deep dive into the ancient codes of the Egyptian initiations —  revealing how the temples were never monuments of death — but blueprints of divine embodiment. Walk the Path of the Initiate and discover how sacred sites activate your light body, dissolve illusions, and return you to your soul's original frequency.

A small star with a planetary companion appears to be making a high-speed exit from the center of the Milky Way – perhaps fast enough to escape the galaxy entirely. The system is more than 24,000 light-years away, in Sagittarius. It appears to contain a red-dwarf star – a cool, faint ember about 20 percent the mass of the Sun. It’s accompanied by a “super-Neptune” – a planet about 30 times the mass of Earth. They’re separated by less than the distance from Earth to the Sun. What makes the system especially interesting is its high speed – at least 1.2 million miles per hour. That’s not fast enough to leave the Milky Way behind. But it could be moving a good bit faster. The system might have started as a member of a binary – two stars bound by gravity. The stars passed too close to the monster black hole in the galaxy’s heart. The black hole grabbed the other star, and gave the escapee a giant kick. On the other hand, the kick could have come from an encounter with a smaller black hole in the Milky Way’s crowded center. How the star maintained its grip on the planet is a key question. But the planet must have been in a tight orbit to avoid being yanked away. Researchers were scheduled to take some follow-up observations this month. That might reveal whether the system really is a star and planet on a high-speed ride through the galaxy. We’ll talk about another possible escapee tomorrow. Script by Damond Benningfield

https://www.patreon.com/AdeptusRidiculoushttps://www.adeptusridiculous.com/https://twitter.com/AdRidiculoushttps://shop.orchideight.com/collections/adeptus-ridiculousThe Federation of Super Earth, commonly referred to as Super Earth, The Federation or Super Earth Federation, is the largest faction in the Milky Way, consisting of 259 planets grouped into 55 Sectors. Super Earth follows a system of government called Managed Democracy, in which Citizens must fill out a form from which a computer algorithm will take the answers and produce who they truly want to vote for. The population of the Federation is centered around Super Earth, with colonial outposts of various sizes scattered about the galaxy. The  Super Earth Armed Forces (SEAF) have billions of active personnel and an elite  Helldiver Corps, several millions strong.Support the show

The supermassive black hole at the heart of the Milky Way is never quiet – it’s constantly popping off. The black hole is more than four million times the mass of the Sun. It grabs passing gas clouds, asteroids, and other objects. It also sponges up gas from the “winds” produced by nearby stars. This forms a swirling disk around the black hole. As material spirals inward, it gets extremely hot. Astronomers watched the black hole with James Webb Space Telescope. They found that it produces several bright outbursts every day, with each one lasting an hour or longer. Between these outbursts there were fainter flares that usually lasted less than a minute. The flares may have different causes. Shorter flares may be caused by turbulence in the disk, which squeezes and heats pockets of gas. Particles bounce around inside these pockets, heating up and producing outbursts of energy. The longer flares may explode when magnetic fields twist together, then snap. That produces big outbursts of particles and energy like the giant flares on the Sun. The astronomers hope to take an even longer look at the system, helping them learn more about the constant flare-ups from the Milky Way’s monster black hole. The black hole is in Sagittarius. The constellation is in the south on summer evenings, and forms the outline of a teapot. The black hole is immersed in the “steam” above the spout – 26,000 light-years away. Script by Damond Benningfield

Astrophiz Astronomy 219 ~ Dr Ian Musgrave's August SkyGuide & Astrophotography Challenge August Moon Phases: August 1 - 1st Quarter Moon August 2 - Moon at apogee (furthest from earth) August 9 - Full Moon August 15 - Moon at perigee (closest to earth) August 16 - Last Quarter Moon - Ideal for Stargazing August 23 - New Moon - also ideal for Stargazing August 30 - Moon at apogee again! (furthest from earth) August 31 - 1st Quarter (Blue) Moon again! 'Luna X' is quite visible in early evening on August 1st 3 August - Occultation of 2 Scorpii and 3 Scorpio by the moon Evening Skies: Mars is fading, but obvious in the Western evening sky, setting around 9PM 3 August - Mars and Beta Virginis are extremely close (

Sagittarius marks the center of our home galaxy, the Milky Way. So the constellation is packed with stars, star clouds, and star clusters. But one of the clusters doesn’t belong to the Milky Way at all – at least not yet. It’s in a small, puffy galaxy on the far edge of the Milky Way’s disk. Messier 54 is a globular cluster – a ball-shaped region about 150 light-years across, packed with hundreds of thousands of stars. Native globulars are among the Milky Way’s oldest residents – they were born with the galaxy itself. But a few of the clusters were born in other galaxies, then absorbed when their home galaxies were absorbed by the Milky Way. For a long time, astronomers thought that M54 was a charter member of the Milky Way – one of its early globular clusters. A couple of decades ago, though, they found that it’s near the center of a newly discovered galaxy, the Sagittarius Dwarf. That puts it outside the Milky Way’s disk. But the Milky Way is pulling the smaller galaxy in. Eventually, it will incorporate all of the galaxy’s stars. So M54 will become a member of the Milky Way – one of its newest residents – and one of its oldest. Sagittarius scoots low across the south on summer nights. It looks like the outline of a teapot. M54 is at the lower left corner of the teapot, but you need a telescope to see it. Script by Damond Benningfield

# Journey Through Cosmic Frontiers: Black Holes, Distant Galaxies & Universe OriginsExplore the universe's greatest mysteries with The Space Cowboy in this captivating podcast episode featuring groundbreaking discoveries from the James Webb Space Telescope. From the shocking theory that our universe might exist inside a black hole to the observation of dormant black holes consuming stars, this episode covers astronomical revelations changing our understanding of cosmic evolution.Discover the most distant galaxy ever observed—MoM-z14—existing just 280 million years after the Big Bang, and witness the spectacular death spiral of two massive Wolf-Rayet stars in our own Milky Way. Learn how Webb's revolutionary infrared technology allows us to peer back to the dawn of time, capturing ancient light that has traveled billions of years.Perfect for space enthusiasts, science lovers, and the cosmically curious, this episode combines cutting-edge astrophysics with accessible explanations of Webb's most significant findings. Subscribe now to join The Space Cowboy on this mind-expanding journey through space, time, and the frontiers of human discovery.#JamesWebbTelescope #Astronomy #CosmicDiscovery #BlackHoles #SpaceExploration #AstrophysicsPodcast #DistantGalaxies #UniverseOriginsSome great Deals https://amzn.to/49SJ3QsFor more check out http://www.quietplease.ai

「生活从来不是随便的事」。这个夏天的很多个时刻，我是被这句话抚慰和激励的。写下这句话的是个普通女人，在过去十几年时间里，两个普通女人用通信的方式记录了她们的生活，也记录了我们这一代人的故事。※ 听友福利：欢迎你在评论区和我们分享，你的十年故事，或者你和朋友们通信的点点滴滴。我们会从评论区抽取两位朋友，各送出一本《两个普通女人的十年通信》。本期节目邀请来和我们一起分享的表达者，就是《两个普通女人的十年通信》这本书的两位作者污士奇和仙人球爱水，以及这本书两位编辑晓雯和小可乐。这也是《午夜飞行》截至目前嘉宾人数最多的一期！这个夏天的一个快乐的下午，我们 5 个身处北京和山西的普通女人，讲述了我们人生中关于毕业、工作、梦想、失业、辞职、创作以及接受自己的普通、生活的平凡的故事。生活从来不是随便的事，我们可以随身带一支烟花，在平凡的日子里为自己点燃它。参与录制的普通女人们：- 污士奇 《两个普通女人的十年通信》作者，目前居住在北京- 仙人球爱水《两个普通女人的十年通信》作者，目前居住在山西- 沈晓雯 「新日常」工作室负责人- 小可乐 「新日常」播客主播感谢「重光relire」和 baiya！※ 本期节目也是我们「表达的决心」这个专题的第三期。「表达的决心」想要记录下平凡生活中努力用自己的方式向宇宙发射信号、向世界持续表达的人。欢迎你回听我们之前的表达故事：Vol.150 被流量反复冲刷后，我们还剩多少真诚表达？https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/episode/67f3f8b950ed16843eb027aeVol.146: 一杯咖啡，一件衣服，都是最坚定的表达 | 表达的决心 EP01 https://www.xiaoyuzhoufm.com/episode/67cf0dbc7ccfd41092ee2fee本期节目你将听到：[03:02] 这是两个普通女人十年通信的吉光片羽[06:44] 是什么奇妙的缘分串联起了这样一群人！[09:01] 现在还在持续给对方写信吗？第一次收到对方的豆邮是什么心情？[13:29] I 人是天生的写信高手以及只有在信里才会写「我爱你」[14:11] 从因为担心豆瓣倒闭开始保存通信记录，到制作全球限量两本的手工书[23:54] 从论坛帖子到公开出版，中间到底经历了什么？什么值得出版？[35:39] 两个普通人的通信记录为什么会打动那么多读者？为什么大家都感受到了治愈？[40:02] 从哪一刻起，我们终于接受了自己是「中人之姿」，只是一个普通人？[52:51] 当仙人球爱水成为老师和妈妈，她如何教育学生和孩子接受自己的「普通」？[58:52] 我们做过哪些对「平凡生活的浪漫对抗」？那些跳出日常框架的尝试都有趣而伟大！[1:11:36] 让学生给屈原策划展览，把好朋友的绘画作品展示在教室外面…… 我们都想做仙人球爱水的学生！[1:17:56] 下一个十年，有什么计划？[1:23:43] 怎么理解「普通女友」和「天才女友」？【节目主播/制作】主播/制作：VC微博：@VividCrystal https://weibo.com/u/1241505120小红书：@午夜飞行VC https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/572a84ee50c4b435fe74744e【节目互动】微博：@午夜飞行Official https://weibo.com/u/7298580324公众号：午夜飞行【商务合作】商务合作联系邮箱：hello@marcastmedia.com或添加微信：hellomarcast【欢迎加入听友群】入群方式 A：微信添加小助手 Amber (ID: hellomarcast)，拉你入群入群方式 B：关注公众号「午夜飞行」 ，回复「听友群」三个字，即可获取入群通道【本集音乐】Music credit:1. CLOSE TO YOU - 押尾コータロー2. The Milky Way - 郑晟河3. Spring Waltz - Carla Bruni4. Stand By Your Man - Carla Bruni【封面图片】污士奇的橡皮章作品【节目出品】本播客由 Marcast Media 制作出品，也欢迎你订阅收听 Marcast 旗下的其他播客节目。你可以通过以下方式找到我们：- 小红书：@Marcast https://www.xiaohongshu.com/user/profile/5e53be6400000000010003bb- 公众号：Marcast- 微博：@Marcast https://weibo.com/u/2743283854- 进听友群请添加微信：hellomarcast- 欢迎加入 2500+ 朋友一起订阅 Beads Newsletter 每周一封精选英文播客内容分享，为你提取、总结那些 90% 的人听不到的、隐藏在声音里的一手信息、知识、经验、工具、趣味和审美，和你一起拓展认知和视野，每周一上午发送，订阅地址：https://beads.beehiiv.com© 2025 Marcast Media

In this episode, the Hosts dive headfirst—no helmet, no seatbelt—into the twitchy, strange world of folks who can kill with their minds! We're talking hypnosis that goes sideways, crimes committed by folks who claim their brains were being puppeteered by… something. Government psy-ops? Rogue hypnotists? The neighbor's cat? Who knows. It's part psych ward, part Twilight Zone, and it all reeks of stale coffee, tinfoil hats, and the lingering scent of misused authority. So buckle up and keep your thoughts to yourself—because if someone else is thinking of you, you might already be in trouble. Citizens of the Milky Way, prepare yourselves for Mind Killers! Music and Editing by Gage HurleyCheck out VaporVerse: https://www.youtube.com/@vaporversemusic++++ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creepstreetpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/creepstreetpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@creepstreetpodcast5062?feature=sharedTikTik: https://www.tiktok.com/@creepstreetpodcast#MindKillers #CreepStreetPodcast #TrueCrimePodcast #ParanormalPodcast #StrangeButTrue #HypnosisGoneWrong #TrueCrimeHorror #WeirdHistory #Brainwashed #MindControl #PsychologicalThriller #HypnosisMystery #ConspiracyTheories #MKUltra #AlteredStates #DarkPsychology  #ThePowerOfSuggestion #CreepyStories #RealHorror #HauntingTruths #SupernaturalMystery #UnsolvedMysteries #StayCreepy #Storytime #PodcastRecommendations #MustListen #YouTubePodcast #TikTokPodcast #SpotifyPodcast #ApplePodcasts #TrueCrimeTikTok

Milky Way Mysteries and Saturn's Secrets: A Cosmic ExplorationIn this exciting episode of Space Nuts, hosts Heidi Campo and Professor Fred Watson delve into the latest astronomical discoveries and cosmic curiosities. From the enigmatic Fermi bubbles in our Milky Way to a potential impact event on Saturn, this episode is brimming with fascinating insights that will leave you pondering the wonders of the universe.Episode Highlights:- Understanding Fermi Bubbles: The episode opens with a discussion about the newly observed Fermi bubbles, massive structures in the Milky Way. Fred explains their origins, linked to explosive activity from the supermassive black hole at the galaxy's center, and shares intriguing details about the hot gas and cooler gas clouds found within these bubbles.- The Mystery of Saturn's Flash: The hosts then explore a recently captured flash on Saturn, potentially indicating an impact event. Heidi and Fred discuss the implications of this discovery and the importance of citizen science in verifying the occurrence of such events.- Astrobiology: In a thought-provoking segment, the conversation shifts to the intersection of high energy astronomy and the search for extraterrestrial life. Fred highlights a new initiative that seeks to explore signals from advanced civilizations using high-energy emissions, challenging traditional notions of where life might thrive.- Reflections on Cosmic Discoveries: The episode wraps up with a recap of the discussions, emphasizing the ongoing quest for knowledge in astronomy and the importance of community engagement in scientific discovery.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/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Got a question for our Q&A episode? https://spacenutspodcast.com/amaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

In this episode of SpaceTime, we explore the latest cosmic revelations, including the astonishing discovery of an ancient interstellar comet, the intricate workings of a rare pulsar, and the safe return of the Axiom 4 crew from their mission.Ancient Interstellar Comet 3I/AtlasAstronomers have unveiled that the newly discovered interstellar object, 3I/Atlas, could be the oldest comet ever observed, potentially predating our solar system by over 3 billion years. This water-rich visitor, detected by NASA's ATLAS survey, is only the third known object from beyond our solar system to reach us. A study by Matthew Hopkins from Oxford University suggests that 3I/Atlas may be more than 7 billion years old, offering a glimpse into a part of the Milky Way previously unseen. As it approaches the sun, its activity is expected to increase, revealing more about its composition and the role ancient comets play in star and planetary formation.Unraveling the Mysteries of a Rare PulsarIn another exciting development, astronomers have made significant strides in understanding a unique pulsar system, PSRJ 1023 0038. This transitional millisecond pulsar, which interacts with a lower mass stellar companion, has been studied using data from NASA's Imaging X-Ray Polarimetry Explorer (IXPE). The findings suggest that the X-ray emissions originate from the pulsar wind rather than the accretion disk, challenging existing models and providing new insights into neutron star behavior and particle acceleration.Axiom Space AX4 Crew ReturnsThe Axiom Space AX4 crew has successfully splashed down in the North Pacific Ocean after nearly three weeks aboard the International Space Station. This mission, part of NASA's efforts to promote commercial activities in space, included a diverse crew and numerous scientific experiments. With the return of the AX4 crew, preparations are underway for NASA's upcoming Crew 11 mission, further expanding humanity's presence in low Earth orbit.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com✍️ Episode ReferencesAstrophysical Journal Lettershttps://iopscience.iop.org/journal/1538-4357Journal of the American Medical Associationhttps://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-space-astronomy--2458531/support.00:00 New interstellar object 3I/Atlas may be older than our solar system06:44 Foreign astronomers have discovered new evidence Explaining how pulsing remnants interact in space14:09 Private company Axiom Space's AX4 crew return safely to Earth16:06 Having a higher body mass index from early childhood and adolescence is linked to aging17:32 New study looked at which over the counter medicines are good at treating depression18:43 Brazilian psychic issues chilling warning about dangers posed by artificial intelligence

NASA's Crew-10 will hold a press conference to update their mission and talk about their return home. Scientists have discovered a new giant molecular cloud in the center of the Milky Way. A 3rd interstellar comet has been observed entering our solar system. Plus an asteroid will make a pass by the Earth but it's nothing to worry about. And there's no solar eclipse on August 2 of this year that will cause the planet to go completely dark but there will be an eclipse two years later that will cause darkness in the band of totality the same way every eclipse does. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/made-of-stars--4746260/support.

The mysterious threshold between the fourth and fifth houses marks one of life's most profound transitions—the journey from our family roots to authentic self-expression. As we cross from Cancer's lunar realm into Leo's solar domain, we face the challenge of leaving familiar patterns behind to discover our unique creative voice.Through the Algonquin fairy tale of "The Rough-Faced Girl," we discover a powerful metaphor for this astrological passage. Unlike her more familiar Grimm Brothers counterpart, this indigenous Cinderella figure encounters Strong Wind—a warrior with the power of invisibility who can only be perceived by those who speak truth. His invisible nature symbolises the fourth house's hidden ancestral patterns that shape us from below conscious awareness.Scarred and disfigured by jealous sisters, the Rough-Faced Girl embodies the wounding that can occur in our family systems. Her patient endurance represents the unglamorous but essential inner work of the fourth house—tending the hearth, sweeping ashes, and maintaining dignity despite having her beauty and worth denied. Yet unlike others who attempt to win Strong Wind through deception, she alone speaks honestly, admitting she cannot see him until suddenly—she does.This moment of truthfulness becomes her liberation. Her perception that Strong Wind pulls his sled with the rainbow and uses the Milky Way as his bowstring connects her to cosmic forces beyond ordinary sight. This symbolizes the fifth house awakening—when we align with our authentic nature and discover the life force that flows through creative self-expression.The story illuminates how all the houses build upon each other: her disfigured face (first house persona), her tattered rags (second house resources), her sibling relationships (third house), her family wounds (fourth house), and finally her transformation through truth-speaking (fifth house). Through her journey, we glimpse how healing becomes possible when we honor both our roots and our unique creative spirit.What ancestral patterns are keeping you invisible to yourself? What truth must you speak to cross your own threshold into authentic self-expression? Join me next time as we explore the playful, pleasure-filled realm of the fifth house.I found this fairytale in a compilation of Cinderella stories from around the world: Cinderella: the Ultimate CollectionThe story of the Rough-Faced Girl was explored in the 90s by Rafe Martin and David Shannon. Their book is here. Podcast Musician: Marlia CoeurPlease consider becoming a Patron to support the show!Go to OnTheSoulsTerms.com for more.

This edition of Unearthed! continues, this time covering the mixed items we call potpourri, shipwrecks, edibles and potables, books and letters, and exhumations. Research: Agencia Brasil. “Cave Paintings Discovered in Rio de Janiero Park.” 4/13/2025. https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/educacao/noticia/2025-04/cave-paintings-discovered-rio-de-janeiro-park Anderson, R. L., Salvemini, F., Avdeev, M., & Luzin, V. (2025). An African Art Re-Discovered: New Revelations on Sword Manufacture in Dahomey. 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The Spectacular Tomb of the Ice Prince, a Medieval Child Buried in an Ancient Roman Villa, Frozen for Study.” LBV. 5/25/2025. https://www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2025/05/the-spectacular-tomb-of-the-ice-prince-a-medieval-child-buried-in-an-ancient-roman-villa-frozen-for-study/ Chen, Min. “Roman Villa in Spain Yields More Than 4,000 Painted Wall Fragments.” ArtNet. 4/21/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/roman-villa-villajoyosa-wall-fragments-2634055 Chen, Min. “These Medieval Manuscripts Were Bound With an Unlikely Animal Hide.” ArtNet. 4/12/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/clairvaux-medieval-manuscripts-sealskin-2630996 Chen, Min. “Think Shakespeare Left His Wife? This Newly Discovered Letter Tells a Different Story.” ArtNet. 4/28/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/shakespeare-anne-hathaway-marriage-letter-2636443 Chen, Min. “This 6th-Century Bucket Discovered at Sutton Hoo Is More Than It Seems.” ArtNet. 5/22/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/sutton-hoo-bromeswell-bucket-not-bucket-2648124 Dartmouth College. “Archaeologists uncover massive 1,000-year-old Native American fields in Northern Michigan that defy limits of farming.” Phys.org. 6/5/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-archaeologists-uncover-massive-year-native.html Davis, Josh. “Ancient humans ritually feasted on great bustards as they buried their dead.” Phys.org. 4/17/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-ancient-humans-ritually-feasted-great.html Drenon, Brandon. “Tulsa plans $105m in reparations for America's 'hidden' massacre.” BBC. 6/2/2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dqnz37v1wo Equal Justice Initiative. “City Announces Reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre.” https://eji.org/news/city-announces-reparations-for-tulsa-race-massacre/ “Researchers estimate that early humans began smoking meat to extend its shelf life as long as a million years ago.” 6/3/2025. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1086138 Fox, Jordan. “Anthropologist uncovers the 11,000-year history of avocado domestication.” Phys.org. 6/24/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-anthropologist-uncovers-year-history-avocado.html Fratsyvir, Anna. “Ukraine grants Poland permission to exhume 1939 war graves in Lviv.” The Kyiv Independent. 6/11/2025. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-grants-poland-permission-to-exhume-1939-war-graves-in-lviv/ Giuffrida, Angela. “Two near lifesize sculptures found during excavations of Pompeii tomb.” The Guardian. 4/1/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/01/two-near-lifesize-sculptures-found-during-excavations-of-pompeii-tomb Guardian staff and agencies in Lima. “Peru drops plan to shrink protected area around Nazca Lines archaeological site.” The Guardian. 6/9/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/09/peru-nazca-lines-protected-area Hamilton, Eric. “Ancient Andes society used hallucinogens to strengthen social order.” EurekAlert. 5/5/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1082461 Hashemi, Sara. “Ancient Chinese Poems Reveal the Decline of a Critically Endangered Porpoise Over 1,400 Years.” Smithsonian. 5/6/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-chinese-poems-reveal-the-decline-of-a-critically-endangered-porpoise-over-1400-years-180986570/ Hung, Hsiao-chun. “Remote cave discovery shows ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300 km of Pacific Ocean.” Phys.org. 6/26/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-remote-cave-discovery-ancient-voyagers.html Hunt, Katie. “125,000-year-old ‘fat factory’ run by Neanderthals discovered in Germany.” CNN. 7/4/2025. https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/04/science/neanderthal-fat-factory-germany Hurriyet Daily News. “5,000-year-old bread unearthed in Küllüoba goes on display.” 5/23/2025. https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/5-000-year-old-bread-unearthed-in-kulluoba-goes-on-display-209487 Jarus, Owen. “We finally know why Queen Hatshepsut's statues were destroyed in ancient Egypt.” LiveScience. 6/23/2025. https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/ancient-egyptians/we-finally-know-why-queen-hatshepsuts-statues-were-destroyed-in-ancient-egypt Kuta, Sarah. “Did a Neanderthal Who Lived 43,000 Years Ago Paint a Red Nose on a Rock That Looked Like a Face?” Smithsonian. 6/2/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/did-a-neanderthal-who-lived-43000-years-ago-paint-a-red-nose-on-a-rock-that-looked-like-a-face-180986704/ Kuta, Sarah. “How Researchers Discovered a 168-Year-Old Dutch Shipwreck Off the Coast of Australia in Underwater ‘Blizzard’ Conditions.” Smithsonian. 5/16/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-researchers-discovered-a-168-year-old-dutch-shipwreck-off-the-coast-of-australia-in-underwater-blizzard-conditions-180986637/ Kuta, Sarah. “Tourists Are Stuffing Coins Into the Cracks of the Giant’s Causeway, Damaging the Iconic Site in Northern Ireland.” Smithsonian. 6/4/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/tourists-are-stuffing-coins-into-the-cracks-of-the-giants-causeway-damaging-the-iconic-site-in-northern-ireland-180986745/ Kuta, Sarah. “Why Was a 1940s Car Discovered in the Wreck of an American Naval Ship That Sank During World War II?” Smithsonian. 4/23/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-was-1940s-car-discovered-wreck-american-naval-ship-that-sank-during-world-war-ii-180986485/ Larson, Christina. “Ancient DNA confirms New Mexico tribe's link to famed Chaco Canyon site.” Phys.org. 4/30/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-oral-histories-dna-picuris-pueblo.html Lawson-Tancred, Jo. “A Life-Sized Statue of a Bejeweled Ancient Priestess Is Unearthed in Pompeii.” ArtNet. 4/2/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/a-life-sized-statue-of-a-bejeweled-ancient-priestess-is-unearthed-in-pompeii-2627176 Lawson-Tancred, Jo. “Rare Artwork by Emily Brontë Scooped at Auction by Museum.” 4/11/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/rare-artwork-by-emily-bronte-scooped-at-auction-by-museum-2631133 Lawson-Tancred, Jo. “Vatican Brings ‘God’s Architect’ Antoni Gaudí One Step Closer to Sainthood.” ArtNet. 4/15/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/vatican-antoni-gaudi-one-step-closer-to-sainthood-2632185 Leahy, Diana. “Depictions of the Milky Way found in ancient Egyptian imagery.” 4/30/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-depictions-milky-ancient-egyptian-imagery.html MacKay, Mercedes. “'It's a mystery that's hung over our area for 50 years': Salem, Illinois, exhuming grave of unknown Amtrak train derailment victim.” KDSK. 3/13/2025. https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/salem-illinois-exhuming-grave-of-unknown-amtrak-train-derailment-victim/63-2770a303-4e54-4647-8b13-dff304b93e30 net. “Magna Carta at Harvard dates to the Year 1300, historians find.” 5/2025. https://www.medievalists.net/2025/05/magna-carta-at-harvard-dates-to-the-year-1300-historians-find/ net. “Medieval Merlin Manuscript Fragment Revealed Through Digital Unfolding.” 5/2025. https://www.medievalists.net/2025/04/medieval-merlin-manuscript-fragment-revealed-through-digital-unfolding/ net. “Medieval Mystery Solved: Sutton Hoo Bucket Was a Cremation Vessel.” 6/2025. https://www.medievalists.net/2025/06/medieval-mystery-solved-sutton-hoo-bucket-was-a-cremation-vessel/ net. “Rethinking Rye: Study Reveals Medieval Cultivation Was Intensive and Strategic.” 5/2025. https://www.medievalists.net/2025/05/rethinking-rye-study-reveals-medieval-cultivation-was-intensive-and-strategic/ net. “Tudor Wall Paintings Uncovered in Northern England Lodge.” 4/2025. https://www.medievalists.net/2025/04/tudor-wall-paintings-uncovered-in-northern-england-lodge/ Mira, Chad. “Multiple bodies found in exhumed Salem, Ill., grave.” Fox2. https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/multiple-bodies-found-in-exhumed-salem-ill-grave/ Organization of American Historians. “Statement in Response to Secretary Order 3431 and Censorship of History in the National Park Service.” 6/18/2025. https://www.oah.org/2025/06/18/statement-in-response-to-secretary-order-3431-and-censorship-of-history-in-the-national-park-service/ Oster, Sandee. “New Holocene Aboriginal rock art style identified in recent study.” Phys.org. 4/29/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-holocene-aboriginal-art-style.html#google_vignette Oster, Sandee. “Study provides new insights into medieval sex workers and childcare.” Phys.org. 5/22/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-insights-medieval-sex-workers-childcare.html “Exhumations in Volhynia. Wróblewska on the beginning of work in Zboiska.” 6/23/2025. https://www.pap.pl/aktualnosci/ekshumacje-na-wolyniu-wroblewska-o-poczatku-prac-w-zboiskach org. “Race to save Sweden's 17th century warship in preservation project.” 4/9/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-sweden-17th-century-warship.html Pinotti, Thomaz et al. “Picuris Pueblo oral history and genomics reveal continuity in US Southwest.” Nature. 4/30/2025. https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08791-9 Public Library of Science. “Italians spent thousands of years perfecting grape cultivation, ancient seeds show.” Phys.org. 4/23/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-italians-spent-thousands-years-grape.html Radio Prague International. “Rare Roman soldier’s wrist purse discovered in South Moravia.” 6/24/2025. https://english.radio.cz/rare-roman-soldiers-wrist-purse-discovered-south-moravia-8854920 Shams, Housnia. “Work begins to exhume remains of 800 dead babies at unwed mothers’ home in Ireland.” 6/17/2025. https://www.irishstar.com/news/ireland-news/work-begins-exhume-remains-800-35409145 SO 3431 - Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History https://www.doi.gov/document-library/secretary-order/so-3431-restoring-truth-and-sanity-american-history Sweeney, Rory Mac. “Leonardo's Vitruvian Man: modern craniofacial anatomical analysis reveals a possible solution to the 500-year-old mystery.” Journal of Mathematics and the Arts. 3/28/2025. https://doi.org/10.1080/17513472.2025.2507568 The History Blog. ‘Installation of Vasa’s new support structure begins.” 4/14/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/72910 The History Blog. “16th c. mural found on the Grand Canal.” 4/15/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/72918 The History Blog. “3,500-year-old bronze daggers found in corn field.” 4/1/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/72799 The History Blog. “First English cheese treatise digitized, transcribed.” 5/1/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73045 The History Blog. “Life and death of little “Ice Prince” revealed.” 5/26/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73246 The History Blog. “Oldest baked bread flying off the shelves.” 5/29/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73273 The History Blog. “Roman soldier’s bronze wrist purse found in Czech Republic.” 6/25/2025. https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73467 University of Leeds. “Curd your enthusiasm: Secrets of oldest book on cheese revealed.” Phys.org. 4/28/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-curd-enthusiasm-secrets-oldest-cheese.html University of St. Andrews. “New tool to identify toxic pigments in historic books.” Phys.org. 6/6/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-tool-toxic-pigments-historic.html#google_vignette Vargas Ariza, Daniela et al. “The Cobs in the Archaeological Context of the San José Galleon Shipwreck.” Antiquity (2025): 1–6. 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ArtNet. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/old-condom-erotica-rijksmuseum-show-2652526 Whiddington, Richard. “A Lost WWI Submarine Is Discovered ‘Remarkably Intact’ After 100 Years.” ArtNet. 5/27/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/a-lost-wwi-submarine-is-discovered-remarkably-intact-after-100-years-2649437 Whiddington, Richard. “Archaeologists Identify France’s Deepest Shipwreck.” ArtNet. 6/20/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/france-deepest-shipwreck-camarat-4-2659029 Whiddington, Richard. “Nazca Lines Under Threat? Peru’s Downsizing Plan Sparks Alarm.” Artnet. 6/3/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/nazca-lines-reduced-reserve-plan-2652342 Whiddington, Richard. “Who Designed the Bayeux Tapestry? 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In Chile, a powerful new telescope has just given a taster of what we can expect from it later this year, when it will be used to survey the cosmos over a ten-year period. In one image it revealed vast colourful gas and dust clouds swirling in a star-forming region 9,000 light years from the Earth. Housed in the Vera C Rubin Observatory, which sits on a mountain in the Chilean Andes, the telescope is designed to get giant images of the sky about one hundred times larger and quicker than any other existing telescope can achieve. It contains the world's most largest digital camera, the size of a large car. When the Legacy Survey of Space and Time begins towards the end of 2025, the camera will film the entire Southern hemisphere night sky for the next decade, every three days, repeating the process over and over. And it will focus on four areas: mapping changes in the skies or transient objects, the formation of the Milky Way, mapping the Solar System and understanding dark matter or how the universe formed. So, on this week's Inquiry, we're asking, ‘What will Chile's latest telescope tell us about the Universe?'Contributors: Catherine Heymans, Professor of Astrophysics, University of Edinburgh, Astronomer Royal for Scotland, UK Željko Ivezić, Director of Rubin Construction, Professor of Astronomy, University of Washington, USA Dr. Megan Schwamb, Planetary Astronomer, Reader, School of Mathematics and Physics, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Ireland Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil, Observational Astronomer, Assistant Professor, Physics and Astronomy, Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, USAPresenter: Charmaine Cozier Producers: Louise Clarke and Jill Collins Researcher: Maeve Schaffer Editor: Tara McDermott Technical Producer: Craig Boardman Production Management Assistant: Liam Morrey Image Credit: Anadolu via Getty Images

This installment of Unearthed! starts with lots of updates! And then some art-related unearthings, and a few things at the end that fall under the category of adult content. Research: Agencia Brasil. “Cave Paintings Discovered in Rio de Janiero Park.” 4/13/2025. https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/en/educacao/noticia/2025-04/cave-paintings-discovered-rio-de-janeiro-park Anderson, R. L., Salvemini, F., Avdeev, M., & Luzin, V. (2025). An African Art Re-Discovered: New Revelations on Sword Manufacture in Dahomey. Heritage, 8(2), 62. https://doi.org/10.3390/heritage8020062 Archaeology Magazine. “5,000-year-old Bread Buried in Bronze Age House.” 6/4/2025. https://archaeology.org/news/2025/06/04/5000-year-old-bread-buried-in-bronze-age-house/ Archaeology Magazine. “Fried Thrush Was a Popular Street Food.” 6/6/2025. https://archaeology.org/news/2025/06/06/fried-thrush-was-a-popular-roman-street-food/ Arnold, Paul. “Dentist may have solved 500-year-old mystery in da Vinci's iconic Vitruvian Man.” Phys.org. 7/2/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-07-dentist-year-mystery-da-vinci.html Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO). “New revelations on sword manufacture in 19th-century Dahomey, West Africa.” Phys.org. 5/11/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-revelations-sword-19th-century-dahomey.html Black, Jo. “Cut-price Magna Carta 'copy' now believed genuine.” BBC. 5/15/2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cm23zjknre7o Boucher, Brian. “Antique Condom on View at the Rijksmuseum Riles Christian Group.” ArtNet. 6/26/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/antique-condom-rijksmuseum-christian-protest-2661519 Brown, Mark. “Rare wall paintings found in Cumbria show tastes of well-off Tudors.” The Guardian. 4/4/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/04/rare-wall-paintings-found-in-cumbria-show-tastes-of-well-off-tudors Carvajal, Guillermo. “The Oldest Vanilla Pod in Europe, Used in Alchemical Experiments, Discovered at Prague Castle.” LBV. 3/31/2025. https://www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2025/03/the-oldest-vanilla-pod-in-europe-used-in-alchemical-experiments-discovered-at-prague-castle/ Carvajal, Guillermo. “Thrushes Were the “Fast Food” of Romans in Imperial Cities, Not an Exclusive Delicacy for Banquets.” LBV. 6/3/2025. https://www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2025/06/thrushes-were-the-fast-food-of-romans-in-imperial-cities-not-an-exclusive-delicacy-for-banquets/ Carvajal, Guillermo. The Spectacular Tomb of the Ice Prince, a Medieval Child Buried in an Ancient Roman Villa, Frozen for Study.” LBV. 5/25/2025. https://www.labrujulaverde.com/en/2025/05/the-spectacular-tomb-of-the-ice-prince-a-medieval-child-buried-in-an-ancient-roman-villa-frozen-for-study/ Chen, Min. “Roman Villa in Spain Yields More Than 4,000 Painted Wall Fragments.” ArtNet. 4/21/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/roman-villa-villajoyosa-wall-fragments-2634055 Chen, Min. “These Medieval Manuscripts Were Bound With an Unlikely Animal Hide.” ArtNet. 4/12/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/clairvaux-medieval-manuscripts-sealskin-2630996 Chen, Min. “Think Shakespeare Left His Wife? This Newly Discovered Letter Tells a Different Story.” ArtNet. 4/28/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/shakespeare-anne-hathaway-marriage-letter-2636443 Chen, Min. “This 6th-Century Bucket Discovered at Sutton Hoo Is More Than It Seems.” ArtNet. 5/22/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/sutton-hoo-bromeswell-bucket-not-bucket-2648124 Dartmouth College. “Archaeologists uncover massive 1,000-year-old Native American fields in Northern Michigan that defy limits of farming.” Phys.org. 6/5/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-archaeologists-uncover-massive-year-native.html Davis, Josh. “Ancient humans ritually feasted on great bustards as they buried their dead.” Phys.org. 4/17/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-ancient-humans-ritually-feasted-great.html Drenon, Brandon. “Tulsa plans $105m in reparations for America's 'hidden' massacre.” BBC. 6/2/2025. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c9dqnz37v1wo Equal Justice Initiative. “City Announces Reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre.” https://eji.org/news/city-announces-reparations-for-tulsa-race-massacre/ “Researchers estimate that early humans began smoking meat to extend its shelf life as long as a million years ago.” 6/3/2025. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1086138 Fox, Jordan. “Anthropologist uncovers the 11,000-year history of avocado domestication.” Phys.org. 6/24/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-anthropologist-uncovers-year-history-avocado.html Fratsyvir, Anna. “Ukraine grants Poland permission to exhume 1939 war graves in Lviv.” The Kyiv Independent. 6/11/2025. https://kyivindependent.com/ukraine-grants-poland-permission-to-exhume-1939-war-graves-in-lviv/ Giuffrida, Angela. “Two near lifesize sculptures found during excavations of Pompeii tomb.” The Guardian. 4/1/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/01/two-near-lifesize-sculptures-found-during-excavations-of-pompeii-tomb Guardian staff and agencies in Lima. “Peru drops plan to shrink protected area around Nazca Lines archaeological site.” The Guardian. 6/9/2025. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/jun/09/peru-nazca-lines-protected-area Hamilton, Eric. “Ancient Andes society used hallucinogens to strengthen social order.” EurekAlert. 5/5/2026. https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1082461 Hashemi, Sara. “Ancient Chinese Poems Reveal the Decline of a Critically Endangered Porpoise Over 1,400 Years.” Smithsonian. 5/6/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-chinese-poems-reveal-the-decline-of-a-critically-endangered-porpoise-over-1400-years-180986570/ Hung, Hsiao-chun. “Remote cave discovery shows ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300 km of Pacific Ocean.” Phys.org. 6/26/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-06-remote-cave-discovery-ancient-voyagers.html Hunt, Katie. “125,000-year-old ‘fat factory’ run by Neanderthals discovered in Germany.” CNN. 7/4/2025. https://www.cnn.com/2025/07/04/science/neanderthal-fat-factory-germany Hurriyet Daily News. “5,000-year-old bread unearthed in Küllüoba goes on display.” 5/23/2025. https://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/5-000-year-old-bread-unearthed-in-kulluoba-goes-on-display-209487 Jarus, Owen. “We finally know why Queen Hatshepsut's statues were destroyed in ancient Egypt.” LiveScience. 6/23/2025. https://www.livescience.com/archaeology/ancient-egyptians/we-finally-know-why-queen-hatshepsuts-statues-were-destroyed-in-ancient-egypt Kuta, Sarah. “Did a Neanderthal Who Lived 43,000 Years Ago Paint a Red Nose on a Rock That Looked Like a Face?” Smithsonian. 6/2/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/did-a-neanderthal-who-lived-43000-years-ago-paint-a-red-nose-on-a-rock-that-looked-like-a-face-180986704/ Kuta, Sarah. “How Researchers Discovered a 168-Year-Old Dutch Shipwreck Off the Coast of Australia in Underwater ‘Blizzard’ Conditions.” Smithsonian. 5/16/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/how-researchers-discovered-a-168-year-old-dutch-shipwreck-off-the-coast-of-australia-in-underwater-blizzard-conditions-180986637/ Kuta, Sarah. “Tourists Are Stuffing Coins Into the Cracks of the Giant’s Causeway, Damaging the Iconic Site in Northern Ireland.” Smithsonian. 6/4/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/tourists-are-stuffing-coins-into-the-cracks-of-the-giants-causeway-damaging-the-iconic-site-in-northern-ireland-180986745/ Kuta, Sarah. “Why Was a 1940s Car Discovered in the Wreck of an American Naval Ship That Sank During World War II?” Smithsonian. 4/23/2025. https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/why-was-1940s-car-discovered-wreck-american-naval-ship-that-sank-during-world-war-ii-180986485/ Larson, Christina. “Ancient DNA confirms New Mexico tribe's link to famed Chaco Canyon site.” Phys.org. 4/30/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-oral-histories-dna-picuris-pueblo.html Lawson-Tancred, Jo. “A Life-Sized Statue of a Bejeweled Ancient Priestess Is Unearthed in Pompeii.” ArtNet. 4/2/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/a-life-sized-statue-of-a-bejeweled-ancient-priestess-is-unearthed-in-pompeii-2627176 Lawson-Tancred, Jo. “Rare Artwork by Emily Brontë Scooped at Auction by Museum.” 4/11/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/rare-artwork-by-emily-bronte-scooped-at-auction-by-museum-2631133 Lawson-Tancred, Jo. “Vatican Brings ‘God’s Architect’ Antoni Gaudí One Step Closer to Sainthood.” ArtNet. 4/15/2025. https://news.artnet.com/art-world/vatican-antoni-gaudi-one-step-closer-to-sainthood-2632185 Leahy, Diana. “Depictions of the Milky Way found in ancient Egyptian imagery.” 4/30/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-depictions-milky-ancient-egyptian-imagery.html MacKay, Mercedes. “'It's a mystery that's hung over our area for 50 years': Salem, Illinois, exhuming grave of unknown Amtrak train derailment victim.” KDSK. 3/13/2025. https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/local/salem-illinois-exhuming-grave-of-unknown-amtrak-train-derailment-victim/63-2770a303-4e54-4647-8b13-dff304b93e30 net. “Magna Carta at Harvard dates to the Year 1300, historians find.” 5/2025. https://www.medievalists.net/2025/05/magna-carta-at-harvard-dates-to-the-year-1300-historians-find/ net. “Medieval Merlin Manuscript Fragment Revealed Through Digital Unfolding.” 5/2025. https://www.medievalists.net/2025/04/medieval-merlin-manuscript-fragment-revealed-through-digital-unfolding/ net. “Medieval Mystery Solved: Sutton Hoo Bucket Was a Cremation Vessel.” 6/2025. https://www.medievalists.net/2025/06/medieval-mystery-solved-sutton-hoo-bucket-was-a-cremation-vessel/ net. “Rethinking Rye: Study Reveals Medieval Cultivation Was Intensive and Strategic.” 5/2025. https://www.medievalists.net/2025/05/rethinking-rye-study-reveals-medieval-cultivation-was-intensive-and-strategic/ net. “Tudor Wall Paintings Uncovered in Northern England Lodge.” 4/2025. https://www.medievalists.net/2025/04/tudor-wall-paintings-uncovered-in-northern-england-lodge/ Mira, Chad. “Multiple bodies found in exhumed Salem, Ill., grave.” Fox2. https://fox2now.com/news/illinois/multiple-bodies-found-in-exhumed-salem-ill-grave/ Organization of American Historians. “Statement in Response to Secretary Order 3431 and Censorship of History in the National Park Service.” 6/18/2025. https://www.oah.org/2025/06/18/statement-in-response-to-secretary-order-3431-and-censorship-of-history-in-the-national-park-service/ Oster, Sandee. “New Holocene Aboriginal rock art style identified in recent study.” Phys.org. 4/29/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-04-holocene-aboriginal-art-style.html#google_vignette Oster, Sandee. “Study provides new insights into medieval sex workers and childcare.” Phys.org. 5/22/2025. https://phys.org/news/2025-05-insights-medieval-sex-workers-childcare.html “Exhumations in Volhynia. 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Episode 7. “ASTROMAN: the Dark Sky Guardian” is a podcast channel that aims to explore popular science in multiple disciplines and research on interdisciplinary approaches, such as sustainability, dark-sky protection, astrophotography, space exploration, astronomy innovation, inclusive science communication, and STEAM Education by integrating science and arts.   Exodus CL Sit, also known as the ASTROMAN, is a transmedia astronomy educator, popular science author, STEAM educator, and science communicator in Hong Kong. He is recently the National Astronomy Education Coordinator (Chair of Hong Kong, China) of the International Astronomical Union and President of Starrix. He was also an International Committee Member of the Dark Sky International, regularly organizing public lectures at the Hong Kong Space Museum and the Hong Kong Science Museum. He was also the author of a popular science book “Decoding the Starry Night: A Guide to Stargazing and Astrophotography”.   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.

Revolutionising Lunar Exploration: Discover the groundbreaking research from a team of Chinese scientists who are developing innovative technology to produce water, oxygen, and fuel directly from lunar soil. This game-changing approach could significantly reduce the costs of transporting resources from Earth, making sustainable lunar habitats a reality. With the potential to utilise the Moon's own resources, this closed-loop system could transform our future in space.- The Hubble Bubble Theory: Delve into the intriguing new theory suggesting our Milky Way galaxy might be suspended within a vast cosmic void, dubbed the Hubble Bubble. This concept could provide solutions to the ongoing Hubble Tension, offering fresh insights into the universe's expansion and our cosmic neighbourhood.- A Cosmic Dance with Neptune: Learn about the newly discovered trans-neptunian object, 2020 VN40, which exhibits a unique orbital rhythm, completing one orbit for every ten of Neptune's. This fascinating discovery sheds light on the dynamics of distant solar system bodies and hints at the complexities of our solar system's evolution.- Catching the Southern Delta Aquariad Meteor Shower: Prepare for the upcoming Southern Delta Aquariad meteor shower peaking on July 29. We provide tips on how to maximise your viewing experience, including the best times and locations to spot these shooting stars as Earth passes through the debris trail of comet 96P/Machholz.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.✍️ Episode ReferencesLunar Resource Utilisation[Chinese University of Hong Kong](https://www.cuhk.edu.hk)Hubble Bubble Theory[Royal Astronomical Society](https://ras.ac.uk)Trans-Neptunian Object Discovery[Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics](https://www.cfa.harvard.edu)Southern Delta Aquariad Meteor Shower[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support.

Nestled in the historic coastal town of Rye, England, the Union Inn wears its age like old wallpaper—But beneath its cozy pub charm and seaside air hangs a darker weight. In this episode, the Hosts step into a centuries-old establishment (Now a steakhouse) where the beer flows, the lights flicker, and the ghosts never check out. From a spectral seaman who strolls through walls to a woman in red searching for something long buried—possibly her child—this story blends local legend, eyewitness accounts, and the unsettling discovery of actual human remains sealed in a wall. Join us as we sip spirits of a different kind and explore one of England's most quietly chilling haunts. And maybe don't use the downstairs loo… Citizens of the Milky Way, prepare yourselves for The Haunting of the Union Inn!Music and Editing by Gage HurleyCheck out VaporVerse: https://www.youtube.com/@vaporversemusic++++Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creepstreetpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/creepstreetpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@creepstreetpodcast5062?feature=sharedTikTik: https://www.tiktok.com/@creepstreetpodcast#HauntedPlaces #ParanormalActivity #GhostStories #TrueGhostStories #CreepyHistory #HauntedBritain #CreepStreetPodcast #RealHauntings #VictorianGhosts #PoltergeistPhenomena #UnionInnHaunting #HauntedPub #GhostsOfRye #EastSussexHauntings #HauntedEngland #GhostlyInnkeepers #VictorianHaunting #ToiletGhosts #PostmanPatGhost #SpookySeason #GhostHunters #HauntedHistory #DarkTourism #TrueHorror #UnsolvedMysteries #BritishHauntings #GhostEncounters #CreepyPodcast #HauntedTales

Today, I am joined by old friend and fellow MassArt alum Ben Sisto to discuss his acclaimed documentary, Who Let The Dogs Out (2019), ahead of his upcoming screening with a Q&A at Alamo Drafthouse in Boston. We talk about SIM (Studio for Interrelated Media at MassArt), a surprise guest at Fort Thunder, Providence and delaying projects during the pandemic! Celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Baha Men classic with Ben for a Q & A at the Alamo Drafthouse in the Seaport on Tuesday, July 22nd. Who Let the Dogs Out (Hodgee Films, 2019) Only Boston Screening! Tuesday July 22 Alamo Drafthouse Cinema 60 Seaport Blvd., Boston MA, 02210 In celebration of the 25th anniversary of Baha Men's global pop sensation, Who Let the Dogs Out, OPEN is presenting screenings of Who Let the Dogs Out, a documentary film following artist Ben Sisto from Seattle to the UK as he attempts to gently nudge-back against the concept of individual authorship in favor of a view that art is a collective process. Produced by Hodgee Films, Who Let the Dogs Out made its debut at SXSW (2019), was a hit at Hot Docs (Toronto), and was later adapted into an episode of the popular podcast 99% Invisible. In addition to the Boston screening, the film will play at the Providence Public Library alongside Sisto's collection of some 300 pieces of research materials and ephemera. The Boston screening will be followed by a live Q&A with Who Let the Dogs Out writer Ben Sisto and critic Oscar Goff of The Boston Hassle. Some kind words: "…niftily balances a tightrope equation of “how much is this a white paper and how much is this an entertaining movie,” — Observer You'll never hear that damn song the same way again, that's for certain." – POV Magazine It's all just very confusing." –A/V Club About Ben: Ben Sisto is an artist who lives in Providence, RI with his family, including a dog called Andie. He is the world's leading expert (unchallenged) on Who Let the Dogs Out. Back in the 2000s, Ben lived in Boston where he organized many concerts, parties, and flea markets at places like Mass Art, Great Scott, and The Milky Way. I Think This Is Great! with Clay N. Ferno (http://claynferno.substack.com) is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.

Listen now to 121 Future Now Podcast How exactly did we start chatting about quantum tattoo nanodots? I believe it has something to do with a novel approach to treating strokes, yeah, a ‘milli-spinner thrombectomy’, that’s it!  A game-changing 11-90% success rate for clot related treatments, amazing.. Meanwhile, it turns out our galaxy, the Milky Way, is Quantum Dot Health Tattoobig enough to have over sixty confirmed satellite galaxies orbiting it, like planets to a star.  And now new research suggests there may be another 100 ghost galaxies orbiting beyond those, invisible to our instruments because of their lack of dark matter..??? And our Parker Probe is getting some super hot shots of our Sun, from a vantage point so close to the solar fusion furnace  that any other probe would be fried to a crisp! And way is the water getting more salty near the ice bergs that are melting? Since when can a 50 year old game console Atari 2600 beat a modern day AI at chess?  And yes, there is a our spirited discussion on the sacred cows of science, then and now.. A taste of this week’s conversations, enjoy! The Milky Way and hir family of orbiting satellite galaxies

This episode's guests:Babak Tafreshi,  Photojournalist for National Geographic.Tom Reinert, Past President of Dark Sky International.Jeffrey Calta, President of the Pennsylvania Firefly Festival.Bill's News Picks:How Atlanta's ‘Light Up the Night' program is making streets safer—one LED at a time, 11Alive. ‘The right light:' Pittsburgh begins installing LED streetlights, Ed Blazina, Pittsburgh Union Progress.Photographer captures ghostly ripples over Colorado night sky. 'It is rare to see it directly overhead and moving like that' (photo), Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com. Light Pollution Solutions - A Brazilian Port Uses Night-Vision Tech to Protect Wildlife, Georgia Wray Norsten, Cleanthesky.com. Subscribe:Apple PodcastSpotifyYoutubeTag Us and Share with a Friend:InstagramLinkedInTikTokFacebookConnect:Bill@LightPollutionNews.comJoin our Mailing List Send Feedback Text to the Show!Support the showA hearty thank you to all of our paid supporters out there. You make this show possible. For only the cost of one coffee each month you can help us to continue to grow. That's $3 a month. If you like what we're doing, if you think this adds value in any way, why not say thank you by becoming a supporter! Why Support Light Pollution News? Receive quarterly invite to join as live audience member for recordings with special Q&A session post recording with guests. Receive all of the news for that month via a special Supporter monthly mailer. Satisfaction that your support helps further critical discourse on this topic. About Light Pollution News: The path to sustainable starry night solutions begin with being a more informed you. Light Pollution, once thought to be solely detrimental to astronomers, has proven to be an impactful issue across many disciplines of society including ecology, crime, technology, health, and much more! But not all is lost! There are simple solutions that provide for big impacts. Each month, Bill McGeeney, is joined by upwards of three guests to help you grow your awareness and understanding of both the challenges and the road to recovering our disappearing nighttime ecosystem.

Messengers Of Time And Space with Dr. Alan Strauss! The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, released its first imagery at an event in Washington, D.C. The imagery shows cosmic phenomena captured at an unprecedented scale. In just over 10 hours of test observations, NSF–DOE Rubin Observatory has already captured millions of galaxies and Milky Way stars and thousands of asteroids.    The imagery is a small preview of Rubin Observatory's upcoming 10-year scientific mission to explore and understand some of the Universe's biggest mysteries. In this podcast, Rubin Observatory's Dr. Alan Strauss discusses the observatory, the first look images and how the public and students can interact with the data.   Bios:  Rob Sparks is in the Communications, Education and Engagement group at NSF's NOIRLab in Tucson, Arizona.   Dr. Alan Strauss is the Head of Education and Public Outreach (EPO), at the NSF-DOE Vera C Rubin Observatory, where he leads an interdisciplinary team of astronomers, writers, designers, educators, and developers building web-based astronomy experiences for students, teachers, and the general public.   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.

Galactic Discoveries: Unraveling the Milky Way and Mysterious SignalsIn this intriguing episode of Space Nuts, hosts Heidi Campo and Professor Fred Watson dive deep into the latest astronomical findings and cosmic mysteries. From the formation of our galaxy to puzzling signals from space, this episode offers a rich tapestry of insights that will leave you pondering the vastness of the universe.Episode Highlights:- World UFO Day and Cosmic Curiosities: The episode kicks off with a lighthearted banter about World UFO Day, featuring a classic dad joke that sets the tone for a fun exploration of space phenomena. Fred shares his excitement about the ongoing discoveries in astronomy and how they continue to shape our understanding of the cosmos.- Milky Way's Formation Insights: The discussion transitions to groundbreaking research from the James Webb Telescope, focusing on the concept of galactic archaeology. Fred explains how astronomers are investigating the evolutionary history of the Milky Way, revealing the dual structure of its disk and the implications for understanding other galaxies.- A Mysterious FRB from a Defunct Satellite: The hosts delve into an astonishing discovery of a brief but intense radio signal linked to the old Relay 2 satellite. Fred elaborates on the possible explanations for this enigmatic burst, from electrostatic discharges to micrometeoroid strikes, leaving listeners captivated by the unknown.- Innovative Alloy for Exoplanet Research: The episode wraps up with a fascinating exploration of a newly discovered alloy that could revolutionize the search for exoplanets. Fred discusses how this alloy's unique properties could enhance the stability of instruments used in detecting and characterizing distant worlds, highlighting the intersection of materials science and astronomy.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/aboutStay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmicBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

There are monsters in the Great Lakes. Big ones. Ugly ones. Some with teeth like piano keys and humps like bad debts—lurching through the muck beneath your boat while you sip lemonade and pretend civilization is in control. From the icy, copper-veined depths of Lake Superior to the oddly hostile waters of Erie, the Great Lakes are lousy with local legends and long-bodied beasts that should not exist, but very well may. In this episode, the Hosts plunge headfirst into a boiling stew of cryptid lore, eyewitness accounts, Native legends, and 19th-century newspaper ramblings that blur the line between genuine horror and mad ravings. You'll meet a rotating cast of lake-dwelling weirdos that range from seductive water nymphs to glowing tentacled horrors. It's an all-American nightmare brewed fresh from the heartland. Citizens of the Milky Way, prepare yourselves for Sea Monsters of the Great Lakes! Music and Editing by Gage HurleyCheck out VaporVerse: https://www.youtube.com/@vaporversemusic++++Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creepstreetpodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/creepstreetpodcastYouTube: https://youtube.com/@creepstreetpodcast5062?feature=sharedTikTik: https://www.tiktok.com/@creepstreetpodcast#GreatLakesMonsters #LakeMonsters #SeaSerpentSightings #CryptidEncounters #FreshwaterMonsters #Cryptids #CreepypastaRealness #ParanormalPodcast #UrbanLegends #UnexplainedPhenomena #MythicalCreatures #GreatLakesLore #MichiganMyths #OntarioOddities #LakeErieLegends #LakeSuperiorStrangeness #LakeHuronHaunts #CreepStreetPodcast #ComedyPodcast #HorrorComedy

Eighty percent of the world's population can't see the Milky Way. Light pollution interferes. Author and adventurer Craig Childs, of Norwood, Colorado, writes about a trek from light to dark in his new book. "The Wild Dark" takes readers from the incandescence of Las Vegas to the spangled skies of rural Nevada. Childs spoke with Sr. Host Ryan Warner at the Mountain Words Festival in Crested Butte in May. 

History remembers him as the Father of the Country… but history also forgets to mention the glowing orb that gave him tactical advice in the woods, or the ghost stories that still linger in his bedroom like a powdered-wig hangover. This week on Creep Street, the Hosts travel to the frozen hellscape of Valley Forge, where General George Washington faced hunger, frostbite, and a floating orb that supposedly carried battle-savvy Green Men. Then it's off to Mount Vernon, where visitors report spectral punch bowl ladies, disgruntled phantom directors, and keys jingling from the beyond. Pack your muskets and your metaphysics! Citizens of the Milky Way, prepare yourselves for Weir Washington & The Haunting of Mount Vernon! Music and Editing by Gage HurleyCheck out VaporVerse: https://www.youtube.com/@vaporversemusic ++++ Check out our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/creepstreetpodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creepstreetpodcast YouTube: https://youtube.com/@creepstreetpodcast5062?feature=shared TikTik: https://www.tiktok.com/@creepstreetpodcast #HauntedAmerica #GhostStories #SupernaturalEncounters #AmericanHauntings #RevolutionaryWarGhosts #GhostsOfMountVernon #WashingtonsGhost #HauntedPlaces #GeorgeWashington #ValleyForge #MountVernon #ColonialHistory #AmericanRevolution #FoundingFathers #HistoryNerd #HistoricMysteries #CreepStreetPodcast #ParanormalPodcast #HistoryPodcast #SpookyStories #GhostLore #TrueTalesOfTerror #CreepyHistory #HauntedHistory

A giant tarantula creeps through a nearby galaxy. It’s not trying to be stealthy, though – it’s the galaxy’s brightest feature. In fact, it’s the most impressive stellar nursery in the entire Local Group – the cluster of dozens of galaxies that includes the Milky Way. The Tarantula Nebula is in the Large Magellanic Cloud, a companion galaxy to the Milky Way that’s just 160,000 light-years away. Over the last few million years, the nebula has given birth to millions of stars. That’s probably the result of a close encounter with a smaller galaxy. The gravity of the other galaxy caused large clouds of gas and dust to collapse, forming new stars. The Tarantula incorporates several star clusters – groups of stars that all formed at about the same time. The most impressive is R136. It contains a half-million stars, most of which are no more than three million years old. Most of those stars are the mass of the Sun or lighter. But a few are monsters that are many times heavier than the Sun. At least nine of them are more than a hundred times the Sun’s mass. And the biggest of all may be more than two hundred times the Sun’s mass – the heaviest star yet seen in any galaxy, including our own. Within the next few million years, many of these stars are likely to blast themselves to bits as supernovas. In fact, a star on the outskirts of the nebula did just that in 1987 – a brilliant outburst from the tarantula. Script by Damond Benningfield

Fireworks will light up the skies of many cities and towns this week – celebrations of Independence Day. For a real fireworks display, though, you might want to visit one of the Milky Way’s companion galaxies. It’s giving birth to many thousands of new stars, including some of the biggest and brightest yet seen anywhere – a result not of independence, but of a close relationship with another galaxy. The Large Magellanic Cloud is too far south to see from the continental United States. In southern-hemisphere skies, though, it’s quite a sight – a bright cloud that’s several times bigger than the full Moon. The galaxy is much smaller and fainter than the Milky Way. But it’s right next door – just 160,000 light-years away. That’s one of the reasons it looks so bright. Another is that the galaxy contains millions of hot young stars – stars that are thousands of times brighter than the Sun. And it’s giving birth to more. In fact, it contains a stellar nursery that’s far more impressive than anything in the Milky Way. We’ll have more about that tomorrow. The fireworks probably are the result of an interaction with another galaxy, the Small Magellanic Cloud. The smaller galaxy passed close to the bigger one. That encounter squeezed giant clouds of gas and dust. The clouds split into smaller clumps, which gave birth to new stars – creating fireworks in a busy galaxy. Script by Damond Benningfield

The Andromeda galaxy lies just beyond (...OK, about 2.5 million light-years beyond) our galaxy, the Milky Way. For the past hundred years or so, scientists thought these galaxies existed in a long-term dance of doom — destined to crash into one another and combine into one big galactic soup. But today on the show, Regina and computational astrophysicist Arpit Arora explain why a recent paper out in the journal Nature Astronomy suggests this cosmic game of bumper cars may never come to a head at all. Interested in more space episodes? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Australia is known for its unusual animal life, from koalas to kangaroos. But once upon a time, the Australian landscape had even weirder fauna, like Palorchestes azael, a marsupial with immense claws and a small trunk. There was Protemnodon mamkurra, a massive, slow-moving, kangaroo-like creature. And Zygomaturus trilobus, a wombat the size of a hippo. They're all extinct now, and researchers are trying to figure out why. Host Flora Lichtman talks with researcher Carli Peters about ZooMS, a technique that allows researchers to use collagen from ancient bone fragments to identify species, offering clues to those ancient extinction events. Peters recently described using the technique in the journal Frontiers in Mammal Science.And, a recent study in the journal Nature Astronomy hints that our own Milky Way galaxy may not be doomed to collide with Andromeda after all. Till Sawala, an astrophysicist at the University of Helsinki, joins Flora to talk about the finding.Guests: Dr. Carli Peters is a postdoctoral researcher at the Interdisciplinary Center for Archaeology and the Evolution of Human Behavior at the University of Algarve in Faro, Portugal.Dr. Till Sawala is an astrophysicist at the University of Helsinki.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.