Podcast appearances and mentions of Parker Solar Probe

On December 24, 2024, NASA's Parker Solar Probe shattered records: becoming simultaneously the closest a human-made object has ever approached the Sun, and, travelling at 430,000 mph, the fastest object ever built on Earth. This was the culmination of a 70-year long legacy of its namesake, Eugene Parker, who in 1958 transformed our understanding of the Sun from a static ball of fire to a dynamic, magnetic entity capable of ejecting extremely hot winds into vast reaches of space. In this episode, we revisit Parker's seminal paper and its impact on exploratory missions of the Solar System for decades after.

For the fourth year in a row, NASA is the proud recipient of the prestigious Collier Trophy.

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 40The Astronomy, Space and Science News PodcastLargest Organic Molecule Discovered on Mars, Parker Solar Probe's Close Encounter with the Sun, and New Insights into Earth's FormationIn this episode of SpaceTime, we discuss the remarkable discovery made by NASA's Curiosity Rover, which has identified the largest organic molecules ever found on Mars. These molecules, potentially remnants of fatty acids, suggest that prebiotic chemistry may have progressed further on the Red Planet than previously thought. We delve into the implications of these findings for future Mars sample return missions and the search for signs of past life.Parker Solar Probe's Record-Breaking PhilipWe also cover the Parker Solar Probe's successful close encounter with the Sun, where it reached an unprecedented distance of just 6.1 million kilometers from the solar surface. This flyby allowed for unique scientific observations of the Sun's corona and solar wind, providing crucial data that can enhance our understanding of solar phenomena and their impact on space weather.New Insights into Earth's Early FormationAdditionally, we explore a groundbreaking study that challenges existing assumptions about the formation of Earth's lower mantle. Researchers have found evidence suggesting that the dynamics of Earth's early formation may have involved low-pressure crystallization, altering our understanding of how terrestrial planets evolve.00:00 Space Time Series 28 Episode 40 for broadcast on 2 April 202500:49 Discovery of largest organic molecules on Mars06:30 Implications for prebiotic chemistry and sample return missions12:15 Parker Solar Probe's record-setting solar encounter18:00 Observations of the Sun's corona and solar wind22:45 New insights into Earth's lower mantle formation27:00 Summary of recent scientific developments30:15 Discussion on healthy aging and dietary patternswww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

Astronomy Daily | Space News: S04E73In this enlightening episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna navigates the latest cosmic events and breakthroughs that are reshaping our understanding of space. From the Parker Solar Probe's record-breaking approach to the Sun to the intriguing phenomenon of space piracy, this episode is packed with insights that will keep you captivated.Highlights:- Parker Solar Probe's 23rd Close Approach: Join us as we celebrate the Parker Solar Probe's incredible achievement of reaching within 3.8 million miles of the Sun's surface, matching its own records for both proximity and speed. Discover how this groundbreaking mission is transforming our understanding of solar activity and the mysteries of the corona.- The Mysterious Blue Spiral: Explore the captivating blue spiral that lit up the skies over Europe, sparking theories of extraterrestrial origins. We reveal the true cause behind this mesmerizing light show, linked to a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch, and how modern space technology creates such stunning celestial phenomena.- 3D Printing for Space Colonization: Delve into how 3D printing technology is poised to revolutionize sustainable living on the Moon and Mars. Learn about in situ resource utilization and how astronauts can use local materials to create habitats, tools, and structures, paving the way for future space colonization.- NASA Astronauts' Return from the ISS: Catch up on the return of NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore after an extended nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station. We discuss the fascinating physical changes they experienced during their time in microgravity and the challenges of readjusting to Earth's environment.- The Rise of Space Piracy: Finally, we venture into the emerging concern of space piracy as commercial activities in orbit increase. Experts warn of potential criminal exploitation and the need for new security measures to protect valuable space assets.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:05 - Parker Solar Probe's latest approach10:30 - Blue spiral phenomenon explained17:00 - 3D printing technology for space colonization22:15 - Return of astronauts from the ISS27:30 - Emerging concerns of space piracy✍️ Episode ReferencesParker Solar Probe Updates[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)SpaceX Falcon 9 Launch Details[SpaceX](https://www.spacex.com)3D Printing in Space[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/3dprinting)NASA Astronauts' Research[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/astronauts)Space Piracy Insights[Center for the Study of Space Crime Policy and Governance](https://www.cscpg.org/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news--5648921/support.

NASA did something absolutely mind-blowing—they sent a spacecraft straight into the Sun's atmosphere, and it actually survived! The Parker Solar Probe became the first human-made object to touch the Sun, diving through its scorching outer layer, the corona. Scientists designed it with an ultra-powerful heat shield to withstand temperatures over 2,500°F (1,377°C). As it swooped through, it collected data on solar winds and charged particles, helping us understand how the Sun affects space weather. This could one day help protect satellites, astronauts, and even power grids on Earth from dangerous solar storms. The fact that a tiny spacecraft made it through the Sun's fury and kept sending back data is just crazy—and it's only getting closer!

Astronomy Daily | Space News: S04E70In this thrilling episode of Astronomy Daily, host Anna takes you on a cosmic adventure through the latest discoveries that are reshaping our understanding of the universe. From the Parker Solar Probe's record-breaking approach to the Sun to the unveiling of space tornadoes in the Milky Way, this episode is packed with exciting insights that will leave you in awe of the cosmos.Highlights:- Parker Solar Probe's Daring Encounter: Join us as we explore the Parker Solar Probe's upcoming close approach to the Sun, where it will travel at an astonishing 430,000 miles per hour, gathering unprecedented data from the solar corona. This mission promises to unlock the mysteries of solar wind and space weather, enhancing our ability to protect technology on Earth.- Spherex Space Observatory Launch: Discover the recently launched Spherex Space Observatory, which has opened its protective dust cover and is set to map the entire celestial sky in incredible detail. This ambitious mission aims to provide insights into the history of the universe and the formation of galaxies through infrared observations.- NASA's EZIE Satellite Mission: Learn about NASA's EZIE mission, which is now fully operational and focused on studying electrojets in the upper atmosphere. These powerful electrical currents have significant implications for understanding space weather and its effects on modern technology.- Space Tornadoes in the Milky Way: Uncover the astonishing discovery of space tornadoes swirling around the core of our galaxy. These newly identified structures challenge our understanding of the turbulent environment surrounding the Milky Way's supermassive black hole and reveal the complex dynamics at play.- Chang'e-6 Moon Research: Delve into groundbreaking research from China's Chang'e-6 mission, which has determined the age of the Moon's largest impact crater, offering crucial insights into the early history of our solar system and lunar evolution.- Preview of Lucy's Asteroid Philip: Get ready for NASA's Lucy spacecraft as it prepares for a flyby of the asteroid Donald Johansson, a rehearsal for its ultimate mission to Jupiter's Trojan asteroids. This encounter promises to yield valuable data about the formation of these ancient celestial bodies.- Good News About WR104: Finally, breathe a sigh of relief as we discuss findings regarding the binary star system WR104, also known as the Death Star. New research reveals that Earth is not in its line of fire, alleviating concerns about potential gamma-ray bursts.For more cosmic updates, visit our website at astronomydaily.io. Join our community on social media by searching for #AstroDailyPod on Facebook, X, YouTubeMusic, TikTok, and our new Instagram account! Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.Thank you for tuning in. This is Anna signing off. Until next time, keep looking up and stay curious about the wonders of our universe.00:00 - Welcome to Astronomy Daily01:05 - Parker Solar Probe's close approach10:30 - Spherex Space Observatory updates17:00 - EZ satellite mission overview22:15 - Discovery of space tornadoes27:30 - Chang'e 6 findings on the Moon32:00 - Lucy's upcoming asteroid flyby37:00 - WR104 and Earth's safety✍️ Episode ReferencesParker Solar Probe Updates[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov)Spherex Space Observatory[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/spherex)EZ Satellite Mission[Johns Hopkins APL](https://www.jhuapl.edu/)Space Tornado Discovery[ALMA](https://www.almaobservatory.org/)Chang'e 6 Research[Chinese Academy of Sciences](https://www.cas.cn/)Lucy Spacecraft Information[NASA](https://www.nasa.gov/lucy)WR104 Research[Keck Observatory](https://www.keckobservatory.org/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](http://www.astronomydaily.io/)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news--5648921/support.

What does the Bible say about the sun? What is the purpose of the sun? Why did God create it? How does the sun remind us of God's invisible attributes? How could there have been life on earth before the sun? How can we best understand both what the Bible says and what science says about our sun? The sun was designed and created for God's glory; for signs and for seasons, for days and years, to govern the day, and to give light on the earth. Come and see with Wayne and Dan what the Bible and the Parker Solar Probe can tell us not only about the sun, but about what God is like.   Audio clips used in this episode: Grackles https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLteSIxC1hs Dr. Neil DeGrasse Tyson https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OwP2MONfcE Dr. Carl Sagan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLPkpBN6bEI Dr. Nour Rawafi Ted Talk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hktbamn2jX4 Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.  To support Good Heavens! on Podbean as a patron, you can use the Podbean app, or go to https://patron.podbean.com/goodheavens.  This goes to Wayne Spencer. If you would like to give to the ministry of Watchman Fellowship or to Daniel Ray, you can donate at https://www.watchman.org/daniel. Donations to Watchman are tax deductible.  

Our thumbnail image this week is not a doctored or photoshopped image, but a genuine picture of the sun from October 2024. Taken in 193 angstrom light on Oct. 26, 2024, NASA captured our sun in a state of rejoicing, or so it seemed (image credit NASA/GSFC/SDO). The darker regions you see that comprise the eyes and mouth are actually regions of the surface of the sun that have been blasted off by coronal mass ejections that can trigger solar storms here on earth. In fact, solar storm warnings were issued because of this particular image. All that "missing" material is fired off into space and some of it could (and did) strongly interact with Earth's atmosphere, creating the Northern Lights effect. The charged particles from the sun interact with the magnetic field of Earth, which shields us from just such ejections. Without the magnetic shield, Earth's atmosphere would be stripped bare by these solar ejecta. This is a perfect analogy to what the Bible says about God in Psalm 84:11. "Our God is a sun and shield." The radiant and fiercely powerful light of the sun reminds us of God as a "consuming fire", while the Earth's magnetic field reminds us that God is a shield to us. We are protected by God's wrath through Christ on the cross. God provides us with His own righteous shield, in the person of His Son Jesus who, upon the cross, has taken away our sin. Come and see what the Bible and the Parker Solar Probe have to say about our Sun, the handiwork of God. EPISODE NOTE: In the beginning of part one, Dan mentions the faint, young sun problem but we forgot to get back to it. So here is an article about the problem you can check out if you're interested! https://creation.com/young-sun-paradox Audio clips featured in part one ABC DFW Northern Lights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XM6FJbehp28 Solar Probe whistle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50kwxyFQalI Solar Probe CME sounds https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF_e5eYgJ3Y Podbean enables our podcast to be on Apple Podcasts and other major podcast platforms.  To support Good Heavens! on Podbean as a patron, you can use the Podbean app, or go to https://patron.podbean.com/goodheavens.  This goes to Wayne Spencer. If you would like to give to the ministry of Watchman Fellowship or to Daniel Ray, you can donate at https://www.watchman.org/daniel. Donations to Watchman are tax deductible.

Academia's focus on individual achievement can be a breeding ground for poor mental health, says astrophysicist Kelly Korreck.Korreck, who experienced pandemic-related burnout while working on NASA's Parker Solar Probe, describes a competitive and ultimately damaging ‘lone wolf' culture. She is joined by psychologist Desiree Dickerson to discuss how a stronger focus on group success can better protect researchers.Dickerson also calls for improved onboarding processes for early career researchers. They should involve clear conversations about looming challenges, including first person accounts from people who faced work-related stress, anger, anxiety and depression, she argues.“If we only value papers and funding, then of course, we protect those who have great papers and bring in lots of funding. We don't look after the well-being of the people who actually need to be looked after,” she says.Social and clinical psychologist Ciro De Vincenzo reflects on the positive emotions he felt and witnessed during a fieldwork project as part of his research into migration patterns in the European Union.In contract, his experience of academic life at the University of Padua, Italy, was often less positive, pervaded by a strong sense of imposter syndrome and professional isolation. But being elected to the university senate enabled him to explore the systemic changes needed to improve researcher mental health, he says.And finally, Tammy Steeves, a conservation genomicist at the University of Canterbury in Chistchurch, New Zealand, describes her involvement in the Kindness in Science initiative, a movement to counter many of the perverse incentives that pervade academia, and its achievements to date.This is the final episode of this eight-part podcast series Mind matters: academia's mental health crisis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spacecraft are pushing boundaries! Lindsay Sant and Lino Saubolle discuss NASA's Parker Solar Probe's fiery feat, Mercury's latest close-up, private moon landers, and major rocket breakthroughs from SpaceX and Blue Origin. Science is on the move! The post Racing the Sun: Parker Probe, Mercury Flybys, and the Future of Space Travel appeared first on StarQuest Media.

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Kelly Korreck tells Adam Levy how a once-loved career in science gradually left her feeling exhausted, upset, and chronically stressed, with accompanying feelings of imposter syndrome.In 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic deprived Korreck, an astrophysicist then working on NASA's Parker Solar Probe, of the favourite parts of her job. These included face-to-face mentoring, public engagement and conference travel. ”It really took a toll,” she says. ”There was none of the joy that I experienced previously. I thought it was my fault, that I was an imposter. I had gotten to this level, and I just wasn't good enough.”Desiree Dickerson, a clinical psychologist based in Valencia, Spain, outlines the different stages of burnout, and how the academic culture often encourages researchers to present a ”shiny façade” to the world.Dickerson, who works with academic institutions to develop healthier and more sustainable approaches to research, outlines three different stages of burnout, and how and when to seek help.This episode is the fourth in Mind Matters, an eight-part series on mental health and wellbeing in academia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Watch the Q&A session here: https://youtu.be/pXoU-nZmhn8Despite its familiarity, the Sun is a very different presence from the friendly yellow circle in children's paintings. Our star is a broiling mass of plasma, with its powerful magnetic fields, twisted by its rotation, capable of producing dramatic events of spectacular beauty and power. Using results from NASA's Parker Solar Probe - the fastest moving human-made object ever - and ESA's Solar Orbiter, this spectacular lecture takes a new look at the mysteries of the Sun, and its effects on the Earth. This lecture was recorded by Chris Lintott on 15th January 2024 at Conway Hall, LondonChris is Gresham Professor of Astronomy.He is also a Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Oxford, and a Research Fellow at New College.The transcript of the lecture is available from the Gresham College website: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/touching-sunGresham College has offered free public lectures for over 400 years, thanks to the generosity of our supporters. There are currently over 2,500 lectures free to access. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn from some of the greatest minds. To support Gresham's mission, please consider making a donation: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todayWebsite:  https://gresham.ac.ukTwitter:  https://twitter.com/greshamcollegeFacebook: https://facebook.com/greshamcollegeInstagram: https://instagram.com/greshamcollegeSupport Us: https://www.gresham.ac.uk/get-involved/support-us/make-donation/donate-todaySupport the show

On today's podcast, researchers say drinking less alcohol is better for your health; NASA's Parker Solar Probe has gotten closer to the sun than any other spacecraft has; if it is really cold, blame Jack Frost; then, tag question on Lesson of the Day.

On today's podcast, researchers say drinking less alcohol is better for your health; NASA's Parker Solar Probe has gotten closer to the sun than any other spacecraft has; if it is really cold, blame Jack Frost; then, tag question on Lesson of the Day.

PODCAST: This Week in Amateur Radio Edition #1350 - Full Version Release Date: January 11, 2025 Here is a summary of the news trending...This Week in Amateur Radio. This week's edition is anchored by Denny Haight, NZ8D, Chris Perrine, KB2FAF, Don Hulick, K2ATJ, Will Rogers, K5WLR, Eric Zittel, KD2RJX, Joshua Marler, AA4WX, Steve Sawyer, K1FRC, George Bowen, W2XBS, and Jessica Bowen, KC2VWX. Produced and edited by George Bowen, W2XBS Approximate Running Time: 1:32:18 Podcast Download: https://bit.ly/TWIAR1350 Trending headlines in this week's bulletin service 1. AMSAT: AMSAT Student Members Win QCWA Scholarships 2. AMSAT: Satellite Shorts From All Over 3. WIA: International Amateur Radio Union Region One Turns 75 4. WIA: Charged! A New Type Of Lithium Ion Battery Premiers 5. WIA: Solid State Era Started Earlier Than Commonly Thought 6. WIA: Android Smartphones Help Map The Ionosphere 7. RW: Amateur Radio Operator Must Pay In First Responder Interference Case 8. HKD: Taking Down The Power Grid Over Radio 9. ARRL: ARRL Teachers Institute: Coming To A Town Near You 10. ARRL: ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio Launches Dream Station Sweepstakes 11. ARRL: Hurricane Watch Net Remembers Long Time Volunteer Terry Redding, W6LMJ, Silent Key 12. ARRL: The 129th Boston Marathon Will Take Place Monday April 21st, 2025 13. ARRL: Changes In The ARRL Kentucky Section 14. ARRL: ARRL Foundation Extends The Application Deadline 15. Public Broadcasters In Switzerland Shuts Down Analog FM Repeaters 16. Near Vertical Incidence Skywave/NVIS Packet Radio Group Looking To Expand Their Network 17. Civil Service Officers In India Gain Amateur Radio Courses 18. Amateurs In Germany Receive Extended Privileges For Six And Four Meters 19. Australian Repeater System Off The Air Due To Storm Damage 20. DMR Base Stations Established In Karnataka's Rural Schools For Operating Amateur Radio 21. ARRL: Upcoming radiosport contests and regional conventions listing 22. AMSAT: NASA's Deep Space Network is upgraded with the installation of a new antenna system 23. WIA: United States considers ban on home internet router manufacturer TP Link 24. WIA: University of Southern California sets new record / SpaceX is preparing its latest booster rocket 25. ARRL: CWops announces the 2024 advancing the art of CW Awards 26. ARRL: Winter Field Day is coming up 27. ARRL: HamSci will hold its 2025 Community Workshop on March 14th & 15th 28. ARRL: Registration is now open for the 2025 Dayton Contest University 29. NASA: NASA's Parker Solar Probe touches the sun 30. The month of January brings Straight Key Month 31. ARRL: This months Volunteer Monitor Report Plus these Special Features This Week: * Working Amateur Radio Satellites with Bruce Paige, KK5DO - AMSAT Satellite News * Foundations of Amateur Radio with Onno Benschop VK6FLAB, will be covering Scene Six of his ongoing open source project entitled, The Bald Yak. This week's episode is called, "Chaos Will Reign" * The DX Corner with Bill Salyers, AJ8B with with all the latest news on DXpeditions, DX, upcoming radio sport contests, and more * Weekly Propagation Forecast from Solar Prognosticator Tadd Cook, K7RA * Our Original amateur radio historian, the late Bill Continelli, W2XOY, returns in an encore presentation of one of his informative segments. This time, Bill will be talking about how you should develop what he calls a radio bag, a go kit of radios and accessories that you take with you when you walk out the door ----- Website: https://www.twiar.net X: https://x.com/TWIAR Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/twiar.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/twiari YouTube: https://bit.ly/TWIARYouTube RSS News: https://twiar.net/?feed=rss2 Automated (Full Static file, updated weekly): https://twiar.net/TWIARHAM.mp3 Automated (1-hour Static file, updated weekly): https://www.twiar.net/TWIAR1HR.mp3 ----- This Week in Amateur Radio is produced by Community Video Associates in upstate New York, and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License. If you would like to volunteer with us as a news anchor or special segment producer please get in touch with our Executive Producer, George, via email at w2xbs77@gmail.com. Thanks to FortifiedNet.net for the server space! Thanks to Archive.org for the audio space.

From its life-sustaining energy to its explosive geomagnetic storms, the Sun has many mysteries, says astrophysicist Nour E. Rawafi. He sheds light on NASA's latest endeavor to better understand our fiery neighbor and its impact on the future of society: sending the cutting-edge Parker Solar Probe deep into the Sun's atmosphere in humanity's closest-ever approach to a star. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Parker Solar Probe is the first man-made spacecraft to get closer to our sun than ever before. Plus, Firefly aerospace is launching its Blue Ghost Lunar Lander to deliver payloads to the moon.

SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 03Parker Solar Probe's Historic JourneyNASA's Parker Solar Probe has made history by becoming the fastest man-made object, surviving a record-breaking close approach to the Sun's surface. The probe, travelling at an unprecedented speed of 155,520 kilometres per hour, flew just 6.1 million kilometres above the Sun, providing invaluable data to help scientists understand the Sun's impacts on the solar system, including Earth. This mission marks a significant achievement in space exploration, shedding light on the Sun's mysterious processes and aiding in the search for habitable worlds beyond our planet.Mystery of Ultra Luminous X-Ray SourcesAstronomers have detected unusual flaring activity in an ultra luminous X-ray source, challenging our understanding of these enigmatic cosmic phenomena. Observations reveal flux variations by up to a factor of six over a few hours, offering new insights into the nature of these powerful sources, which could be linked to feeding supermassive black holes or intermediate mass black holes.Solar Cycle and La Niña ConnectionA new study suggests a possible link between the Sun's 11-year solar cycle and Earth's La Niña weather patterns. The findings indicate that solar variability may drive seasonal weather changes, potentially improving predictions of major climatic events like El Niño and La Niña, which have significant impacts on global weather patterns.January Skywatch00:00 Stuart Gary talks about NASA's Parker Solar Probe and more00:39 NASA's Parker Solar Probe survived its close approach to the sun on December 2405:19 NASA's Parker Solar Probe is 3.8 million miles from the sun10:52 Astronomers studying an ultra luminous X ray source have detected strange flaring activity13:12 Solar variability may be driving seasonal weather variability here on Earth17:19 New study suggests eating more fruits and vegetables could help reduce depression19:35 A much anticipated United States Congressional hearing on UFOs turned out to be flop25:23 A new paper claims that one of the biggest mysteries in science doesn't actually exist35:55 If the universe has an energy field of the right kind, expansion can accelerate42:59 New findings could provide fresh insights into the enigmatic planet's geological history45:50 Scientists have identified a new genetic link to autism spectrum disorder48:29 LG will release a fridge with a transparent OLED door49:35 Nintendo has announced that it will launch its Nintendo Switch by March 31st51:06 Microsoft have announced their own version of Apple's Mac Mini with ARM chips52:25 A new study claims there's evidence for recent volcanic activity on Mars56:11 Astronomers using radio telescope in Western Australia study supernova 1987A01:04:08 What exactly caused 87A to go to a blue super giant phase01:05:12 The long awaited inaugural flight of Sierra Space's Dream Chaser space plane is now expected01:10:34 Canadian scientists compared prevalence and risk of mental disorders between trans and gender diverse people01:12:49 Phoenix, Arizona named as America's top location for UFO sightingswww.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

What were the coolest science and sci-fi events in the LIUniverse in 2024, and what's in store for us in 2025? To find out, Dr. Charles Liu and co-host Allen Liu welcome three members of our production team: Leslie Mullen, our Executive Producer making her first on air appearance, Jon Barnes, our Editor, and Stacey Severn, our Social Media/Patreon Community Director, both of whom are familiar to longtime fans. But first, as always, we start with the day's joyfully cool cosmic thing: the latest development in the dispute that astrophysicists call the “Hubble Tension.” Over the past 20 years, the two different methods of measuring the Hubble Constant, which is used to calculate the rate of universal expansion, have led to two different conclusions. Leslie points out that the universe isn't confused, we are, leading to a conversation about why accurate measurements matter in helping us expand our limited understanding. Then we begin our look back at the year in astronomy – or rather, our look up. Stacey takes us on a tour, from a Geminid meteor hitting the moon, to the spectacular aurora borealis visible in the Northeastern US, to Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS, to, of course, the Great North American Eclipse. The team share their viewing experiences while Chuck explains the impact of solar max on both the eclipse and the auroras. Next, Jon Barnes is back to talk about “The Three-Body Problem” science fiction series on Netflix. He asks Chuck to explain what we really know about cosmic particles (aka cosmic rays), because, in the series, the aliens use sophons, a supercomputer combined with a photon, to communicate across long distances at or near the speed of light. You'll also hear about the recent detection of a surprisingly large number of very high energy cosmic rays that are hitting us right now. Our fan question comes from Pshemo on Patreon and concerns an experiment to measure the dynamics of a local system relative to spacetime by using light as a way of gauging the background nature of the universe. And if you think that sounds pretty geeky, it's nothing compared to the conversation between Allen, Chuck and Leslie that ensues, encompassing Einstein, the Michelson–Morley experiment, gravitational waves, LIGO, Virgo, KAGRA, and LISA. There's plenty more in this episode, including a discussion of the recent wave of drone sightings, their similarity to the past UFO sightings, and the likelihood that they are all explained by less exotic causes than aliens. Moving on to the coolest “identified flying objects” of 2024, Leslie tells us about the Europa Clipper, which launched in October. It will reach orbit around Jupiter in 6 years in order to search for alien life in the subsurface oceans of its icy moon Europa. Chuck reminds us all that NASA's Parker Solar Probe will make its closest approach to our Sun on Christmas Eve 2024. Finally, it's time for the team to share what they're looking forward to in 2025. Jon is psyched for “Mickey 17,” a film by director Bong Joon-ho about a clone on a space colony. Allen is excited for Rocket Lab's Venus Life Finder, the first private interplanetary space probe, which launches in January to search for organic compounds within Venus' atmosphere. Stacey is looking forward to Axiom Space's fourth mission to the ISS in 2025, an international trip to conduct scientific experiments commanded again by Peggy Whitson. Leslie is most excited for the discovery nobody is expecting, whatever that may be. And what is Chuck looking forward to most in 2025? The long-awaited start of scientific operations at the Vera Rubin Observatory, which will take a full picture of the sky every 30 seconds for ten years and deliver an unprecedented level of data for astronomers to feast upon! We hope you enjoy this episode of The LIUniverse, and, if you do, please support us on Patreon.   Credits for Images Used in this Episode: Illustration of the Hubble constant – NASA/ESA/StSci, Public Domain Gianluca Lombardi Geminid meteor shower video podcast – ESO, Public Domain Northern Lights over the Northeastern US in 2024. – Elliot Severn, All Rights Reserved Northern Lights over the Northeastern US in 2024. – Allen Liu, All Rights Reserved Comet C/2023 A3 Tsuchinshan-ATLAS – Elliot Severn, All Rights Reserved Map showing total solar eclipse viewing in US in 2017 and 2024. – Ernest Wright/NASA's Scientific Visualization Studio, Public Domain Total solar eclipse, April 8, 2024. – Elliot Severn, All Rights Reserved How LIGO achieves steadiness – Caltech/MIT/LIGO Lab, Public Domain Europa Clipper construction – NASA/JPL, Public Domain Artist rendering of Europa Clipper traveling to Jupiter – NASA/JPL, Public Domain Artist concept of the Casini spacecraft flying through the water/ice plumes of Enceladus – NASA/JPL, Public Domain Artist concept of NASA's Parker Solar Probe flying close to the Sun. – NASA, Public Domain

NASA is working on an even bigger Mars helicopter, is dark energy just an illusion?, a particle that only has mass when moving in one direction, and Parker Solar Probe completes its closest flyby of the Sun.

NASA is working on an even bigger Mars helicopter, is dark energy just an illusion?, a particle that only has mass when moving in one direction, and Parker Solar Probe completes its closest flyby of the Sun.

On episode 142 we're talking about 2025 in space! It's going to be an exciting year, kicking off with the first launch attempt for Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy booster and another test flight of Starship. Then we'll see a new asteroid sampling mission from China, the first test flight of Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander to the moon, and the launch of the first-ever private robotic mission to Venus by Rocket Lab. There's a lot more in store, to be sure to join us for this jam-packed episode! Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

On episode 142 we're talking about 2025 in space! It's going to be an exciting year, kicking off with the first launch attempt for Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy booster and another test flight of Starship. Then we'll see a new asteroid sampling mission from China, the first test flight of Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander to the moon, and the launch of the first-ever private robotic mission to Venus by Rocket Lab. There's a lot more in store, to be sure to join us for this jam-packed episode! Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

On episode 142 we're talking about 2025 in space! It's going to be an exciting year, kicking off with the first launch attempt for Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy booster and another test flight of Starship. Then we'll see a new asteroid sampling mission from China, the first test flight of Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander to the moon, and the launch of the first-ever private robotic mission to Venus by Rocket Lab. There's a lot more in store, so be sure to join us for this jam-packed episode! Headlines: - NASA's Parker Solar Probe makes its closest, fastest, and hottest flyby of the Sun yet, flying through the corona and withstanding 1800°F temperatures - Blue Origin's massive New Glenn rocket is finally on the pad with plans to launch in early January after many years of development - China announces their crewed lunar lander and crew capsule are ready, raising concerns about a new space race to the Moon 2025 in Space: - SpaceX aims for up to 25 Starship launches—and landings—in 2025 if they can secure FAA approval, with flight 7 featuring Starlink satellite deployment tests coming within weeks - Jared Isaacman, billionaire and private space mission funder, expected to be nominated as the new NASA administrator under the incoming Trump administration - Several commercial and international robotic missions to the Moon are planned, some of which will help fill the void left by NASA's canceled VIPER rover - The future of NASA's expensive and long-delayed Mars sample return mission is in question as China aims to complete its own by 2027 - Colorado and Alabama are vying to be the home of U.S. Space Command as it potentially reorganizes under the new administration - Vast Space aims to be the first to launch a private space station module in 2025 without NASA funding, providing a potential ISS replacement - The European Space Agency's Space Rider, a reusable robotic space transportation system, set to launch in 2025 for various orbital experiments and satellite deployment/retrieval - China's ambitious Tianwen-2 mission to collect samples from a near-Earth asteroid and visit a main-belt comet in the 2030s launches this year - Japan's Destiny+ mission will visit asteroid Phaethon, the source of the Geminid meteor showers, propelled by novel ion engines - Rocket Lab plans to launch a small, privately financed probe to Venus to look for signs of life and organic molecules in the atmosphere Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

On episode 142 we're talking about 2025 in space! It's going to be an exciting year, kicking off with the first launch attempt for Blue Origin's New Glenn heavy booster and another test flight of Starship. Then we'll see a new asteroid sampling mission from China, the first test flight of Blue Origin's Blue Moon lander to the moon, and the launch of the first-ever private robotic mission to Venus by Rocket Lab. There's a lot more in store, to be sure to join us for this jam-packed episode! Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

Solar storms are poorly understood, but investigating the corona of the sun may hold the answers. On this episode, Dr. Andrew Fraknoi discussed the Parker Solar Probe.

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 157NASA's Parker Solar Probe Touches the SunNASA's Parker Solar Probe has made history by becoming the first spacecraft to touch the Sun. The probe, weighing 685 kilogrammes, flew within 6.1 million kilometres of the solar surface, achieving unprecedented speeds of over 692 kilometres per hour. This milestone marks a significant step in understanding solar phenomena and space weather, with implications for forecasting geomagnetic storms.Moon's Volcanic Past UnveiledNew samples from China's Chang'e 6 mission to the Moon's far side reveal volcanic activity as recent as 2.8 billion years ago. This finding challenges previous assumptions about the Moon's geological history, suggesting a prolonged period of volcanism on its far side, distinct from earlier samples obtained from the near side.Mapping the Milky WayAstronomers have crafted a new stellar chart offering a more comprehensive map of our Milky Way galaxy. The study reveals the galaxy's formation in two distinct phases, with implications for understanding its structure and evolution. This research provides new insights into areas previously hidden from view.00:00 This is space Time Series 27 episode 157 for broadcast on 30 December 202400:47 NASA's Parker Solar Probe flew closer to the sun than any other spacecraft02:05 NASA launched Parker solar probe to touch the Sun in August 201810:04 New data from China's Chang'e 6 mission suggests lunar volcanism still active13:09 Astronomers develop new stellar chart providing a more complete map of our Milky Way galaxy16:45 New study claims drinking tea or coffee reduces risk of head and neck cancers18:46 Scientists at Monash University have made a breakthrough in energy storage technology20:57 Consumer magazine Choice has announced its shonky award winners for 2024www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

In this enlightening episode of “The Mark and Pete Show,” hosts Mark and Pete delve into NASA's groundbreaking Parker Solar Probe mission. On December 24, 2024, this pioneering spacecraft achieved an unprecedented milestone by venturing within 3.8 million miles of the Sun's surface, enduring extreme temperatures and radiation. Mark and Pete explore the mission's objectives, including unraveling the mysteries of the Sun's corona and the acceleration of the solar wind. They discuss the probe's remarkable speed, reaching up to 430,000 miles per hour, making it the fastest human-made object to date. The episode also examines the technological innovations that enable the probe to withstand the Sun's intense heat, such as its advanced heat shield. Mark and Pete reflect on the broader implications of this mission for our understanding of the solar system and the potential benefits for life on Earth, including improved space weather forecasting.Join Mark and Pete as they shed light on this historic journey to “touch” the Sun, offering insights into humanity's quest to comprehend the star that sustains our planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mark-and-pete--1245374/support.

Space Nuts Episode: Dark Energy Discoveries, Ancient Peruvian Observatories, and Solar Proximity #482Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson as they explore groundbreaking discoveries in this fascinating episode of Space Nuts. From potential evidence of dark energy to the mysteries of an ancient Peruvian observatory, and the record-breaking feats of NASA's Parker Solar Probe, this episode is packed with cosmic insights and historical wonders.Episode Highlights:- Dark Energy Detection: Dive into the latest research from the University of Cambridge, where scientists may have accidentally stumbled upon evidence of dark energy. Explore the significance of this potential discovery and its implications for the future of physics.- Ancient Peruvian Observatory: Discover the story behind a 2,200-year-old observatory in Peru, recently granted World Heritage status. Learn about its role in ancient civilization and the remarkable precision of its astronomical alignments.- Parker Solar Probe's Record-Breaking Mission: Marvel at NASA's Parker Solar Probe as it makes its closest-ever approach to the Sun, achieving unprecedented speeds and providing new insights into solar physics. Understand how this mission is reshaping our knowledge of the Sun's mysterious processes.For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform.For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com.Become a supporter of this podcast for extended commercial-free episodes and more. Visit our Support page for options: 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.00:00 - Space Nuts is taking a bit of a break at the moment01:30 - University of Cambridge scientists looking for detection of dark energy using Italian telescope08:07 - Peruvian observatory that was discovered in 2005 has hit the news again14:26 - NASA's Parker Solar Probe made its closest ever approach to the Sun17:29 - NASA is getting ready to announce major changes to its Mars sample return mission18:56 - From record breaking solar encounters to the evolving plans for Mars✍️ Episode ReferencesUniversity of Cambridge[University of Cambridge](https://www.cam.ac.uk/)Gran Sasso National Laboratory[Gran Sasso National Laboratory](https://www.lngs.infn.it/en)University of Leicester[University of Leicester](https://le.ac.uk/)NASA Parker Solar Probe[NASA Parker Solar Probe](https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probe)NASA Mars Sample Return Mission[NASA Mars Sample Return Mission](https://mars.nasa.gov/msr/)Astronomy Daily[Astronomy Daily](https://astronomydaily.io)Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support.

On today's episode; the oldest mammalian ancestor is discovered, an update on the flight of the Parker Solar Probe, plus, on 'This Day in History', the show that would influence children's television for generations to come -- Howdy Doody. World's oldest mammalian ancestor discovered in Mallorca This dog-like predator is the oldest known mammal ancestor | Popular Science Early–middle Permian Mediterranean gorgonopsian suggests an equatorial origin of therapsids | Nature Communications TDIH: Norb's Corner: “It's Howdy Doody time!” TDIH: 1947: NBC Introduces Howdy Doody on 'Puppet Playhouse Presents' From Doodyville to Detroit: The History of Howdy Doody, a Legendary Show of the Golden Age of TV Contact the show - coolstuffcommute@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kamala Harris' Kwanzaa Message Sparks Outrage. 'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary says half of Canadians favor Trump's proposal for Canada to join the US. Vivek Ramaswamy Scorches American Culture for Mediocrity. Michigan school tries to charge mother $33 MILLION to view public records. Felony thefts in Chicago skyrocket. NASA's Parker Solar Probe survives closest-ever approach to Sun. 

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CannCon and Patrick Gunnels bring sharp analysis and humor to this post-Christmas edition of Badlands Daily. Topics include Trump's strategic trolling about China's illegal operation of the Panama Canal, NASA's Parker Solar Probe breaking records with a daring dive into the Sun's corona, and RFK Jr.'s push to ban pharmaceutical ads on TV. Plus, insights into the pharmaceutical industry's hold on media and reflections on an eventful year. Don't miss the best in daily news from Badlands Media!

Israel's Netanyahu announces return of negotiation team on Hamas prisoner talks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that top negotiators have returned from Qatar for internal consultations on a potential prisoner exchange with Hamas. It follows a week of intense talks involving Mossad and military officials. Observers view Netanyahu's announcement as part of a pattern of delays in negotiations. Israel is believed to hold more than 10,300 Palestinian prisoners, while approximately 100 Israeli captives are in Gaza. Famine in war-torn Sudan spreading: Global hunger monitor The UN-backed Famine Review Committee of the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification warns that famine continues to grip Sudan, spreading to five new regions and putting another five at risk by May. Over 24.6 million Sudanese now face severe hunger, as warring factions disrupt critical aid. The report was published despite the Sudanese government's continued disruption of the IPC's process for analysing food shortages. On Monday, the government announced it was suspending its participation in the global hunger-monitoring system, saying the IPC issues “unreliable reports that undermine Sudan's sovereignty and dignity”. Panamanians protest outside US embassy over Trump's Canal reclaim threat Panama protesters set fire to a picture of US President-elect Donald Trump after his call to reclaim control of the Panama Canal. Chanting "public enemy of Panama," demonstrators rallied outside the US embassy. Leaders affirmed the canal's sovereignty, rebuking Trump's remarks about unfair fees and Chinese influence. “The canal is Panamanian, non-negotiable,” officials declared. Post-election violence in Mozambique kills at least 21 Mozambique is reeling from deadly unrest after its top court upheld Frelimo's Daniel Chapo as president, sparking violent protests. At least 21 people, including two police officers, have died, and 236 violent acts were recorded in 24 hours. Protesters torched vehicles, attacked police units, and freed inmates, leaving the nation on edge amid escalating tensions. NASA's Parker Solar Probe makes history with sun flyby at 930°c NASA's Parker Solar Probe has made history by flying closer to the Sun than any spacecraft before. The probe successfully navigated scorching temperatures exceeding nine-hundred-and-thirty-degrees-Celsius while flying within 3.8 million miles of the solar surface, collecting valuable scientific data. It is the first of three record-breaking flybys, with the mission aiming to unravel key solar mysteries.

On December 24, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will make the closest-ever approach to the sun by a spacecraft. Parker has made more than 20 close approaches to the sun before, but this one will swoop in even closer than 3.8 million miles away from the sun's surface.Since the probe was launched back in 2018, it's helped scientists better understand our star and unravel mysteries about solar wind, high-energy solar particles, the sun's corona and more. Scientists hope that this upcoming approach will reveal even more about the star at the center of our solar system.Ira Flatow talks with Dr. Nour Rawafi, project scientist for NASA's Parker Solar Probe mission and astrophysicist at the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Maryland. They discuss the goal of this close approach, how the spacecraft will stand the heat, and what else there is to learn about our sun.Transcripts for each segment will be available after the show airs on sciencefriday.com. Subscribe to this podcast. Plus, to stay updated on all things science, sign up for Science Friday's newsletters.

Hong Kong police issue arrest warrants for six activists based overseas, including two Canadians. Joseph Tay and Victor Ho are wanted for national security offences such as secession, subversion and collusion with foreign forces. It is part of a move by Hong Kong to crack down on political dissent after massive anti-government protests in 2019.  And: New data on holiday shopping trends shows there may be fewer gifts under the tree this year. Research by the Angus Reid institute, finds Canadians are taking a cautious approach to spending this holiday season.   Also: You may be keeping a close eye on the skies tonight in hopes of spotting Santa. But astrophysicists have their attention glued to something a little further away. The Parker Solar Probe came the closest anything human-made ever has, to touching the sun.  Plus: Housing the homeless in Manitoba, why thousands of whales die every year and what's being done about it, and the dangers of driving with LED lights.

The fastest moving human-built object ever, the Parker Solar Probe, will enter the sun's atmosphere on December 24th. It's the closest any artificial object will have gotten to the sun. We'll talk with astronomer Andrew Fraknoi about what the solar probe hopes to learn and other exciting developments in astronomy, such as the discovery of the hungriest black hole yet found – it consumes the mass of our sun daily. And as we approach the shortest day of the year, we'll contemplate how the ancients celebrated the winter solstice, and why we can thank a planet that crashed into Earth for our seasons. Guests: Andrew Fraknoi, astronomer and professor, Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco and the OLLI Program at SF State; lead author of the most popular introductory astronomy textbook in North America; Website URL: www.fraknoi.com

It's the holidays! This week, we are joined by producer Anthony and our old pal Ant Pruitt to celebrate and discuss a wide variety of topics, from first space memories to our favorite space toys to what spaceflight means to each of us. It's a warm "family reunion" you won't want to miss! Join us for some holiday cheer, and Tariq's "Tiny Tim" moment... Headlines: • NASA's Parker Solar Probe to make its closest approach to the sun on Christmas Eve 2024, flying within 3.8 million miles and withstanding temperatures up to 2,500°F to study the sun's behavior and dynamics • Christmas and Hanukkah to be celebrated on the same day in 2024, with astronauts on the ISS enjoying the holidays and connecting with their families on Earth, continuing a 50-plus year tradition • A potential partial shutdown is looming for the U.S. government, which could impact NASA and limit public outreach during the Parker Solar Probe's close approach to the sun Main Topic - Space Memories and Space Toys: First Space Memories: • Tariq recalls building paper rockets with his mother and launching them on a friend's farm • Ant shares his first space memories from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and the Challenger disaster • Anthony mentions playing with Lego space sets sent by his aunt from Denmark • Rod remembers listening to a Gemini mission on the radio at the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra lounge where his father worked and being captivated by Apollo 8's mission to orbit the moon and reading of Genesis on December 24, 1968 Favorite Space Toys: • Rod shares memories of his ca. 1965 Big Loo Moon Robot and Major Matt Mason action figures, discussing the evolution of space toys in the 1960s • Tariq reminisces about his Transformers Omega Supreme toy and a paper tab and slot space shuttle and carrier aircraft model • Ant recalls his Transformers Skywarp toy and the appeal of its counterpart, Thundercracker • Anthony talks about playing the video game Escape Velocity on his family's iMac computer • The group discusses the joys and challenges of building model rockets, with Rod and Tariq sharing stories of their experiences • Tariq shows off his new pre-built Estes space shuttle model rocket, comparing it to the more challenging build-it-yourself kits The Importance of Space Exploration: • Ant questions the allocation of resources for space exploration while critical issues on Earth remain unaddressed • Rod counters by highlighting the technological, educational, and inspirational benefits of space programs, as well as the economic returns on investment, and the cultural importance of exploration • The group discusses the potential impact of SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation on global connectivity and the debate surrounding its sustainability and alternatives • Rod emphasizes the distinction between Elon Musk's ambitious Mars colonization plans and NASA's more measured approach to exploration • The TWiS crew wishes everyone a happy holiday and Merry Christmas Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guests: Ant Pruitt and Anthony Nielsen Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

It's the holidays! This week, we are joined by producer Anthony and our old pal Ant Pruitt to celebrate and discuss a wide variety of topics, from first space memories to our favorite space toys to what spaceflight means to each of us. It's a warm "family reunion" you won't want to miss! Join us for some holiday cheer, and Tariq's "Tiny Tim" moment... Headlines: • NASA's Parker Solar Probe to make its closest approach to the sun on Christmas Eve 2024, flying within 3.8 million miles and withstanding temperatures up to 2,500°F to study the sun's behavior and dynamics • Christmas and Hanukkah to be celebrated on the same day in 2024, with astronauts on the ISS enjoying the holidays and connecting with their families on Earth, continuing a 50-plus year tradition • A potential partial shutdown is looming for the U.S. government, which could impact NASA and limit public outreach during the Parker Solar Probe's close approach to the sun Main Topic - Space Memories and Space Toys: First Space Memories: • Tariq recalls building paper rockets with his mother and launching them on a friend's farm • Ant shares his first space memories from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back and the Challenger disaster • Anthony mentions playing with Lego space sets sent by his aunt from Denmark • Rod remembers listening to a Gemini mission on the radio at the Los Angeles Philharmonic orchestra lounge where his father worked and being captivated by Apollo 8's mission to orbit the moon and reading of Genesis on December 24, 1968 Favorite Space Toys: • Rod shares memories of his ca. 1965 Big Loo Moon Robot and Major Matt Mason action figures, discussing the evolution of space toys in the 1960s • Tariq reminisces about his Transformers Omega Supreme toy and a paper tab and slot space shuttle and carrier aircraft model • Ant recalls his Transformers Skywarp toy and the appeal of its counterpart, Thundercracker • Anthony talks about playing the video game Escape Velocity on his family's iMac computer • The group discusses the joys and challenges of building model rockets, with Rod and Tariq sharing stories of their experiences • Tariq shows off his new pre-built Estes space shuttle model rocket, comparing it to the more challenging build-it-yourself kits The Importance of Space Exploration: • Ant questions the allocation of resources for space exploration while critical issues on Earth remain unaddressed • Rod counters by highlighting the technological, educational, and inspirational benefits of space programs, as well as the economic returns on investment, and the cultural importance of exploration • The group discusses the potential impact of SpaceX's Starlink satellite constellation on global connectivity and the debate surrounding its sustainability and alternatives • Rod emphasizes the distinction between Elon Musk's ambitious Mars colonization plans and NASA's more measured approach to exploration • The TWiS crew wishes everyone a happy holiday and Merry Christmas Hosts: Rod Pyle and Tariq Malik Guests: Ant Pruitt and Anthony Nielsen Download or subscribe to This Week in Space at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-space. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit

New insights into how our skin learns to tolerate and co-exist with bacteria on its surface show great potential for the development of simpler and less invasive vaccines. Stanford University's Djenet Bousbaine has published two papers in Nature detailing the microbiological research and mouse vaccination experiments that could change the future of immunisation. The Sun is the hardest place in the Solar System to reach. But by the time the next edition of Science in Action is on air, NASA's Parker Solar Probe will have swooped through the scorching corona layer of the Sun, re-emerged, and be readying itself to relay the details of magnetic fields and particle storms to the team. NASA Helioscience deputy manager, Nicky Rayl, reveals all about the mission and explains why the Parker Probe's future looks bright. And a trip half a billion years back - and then some - to the dawn of complex life here on Earth. Microfossil hunter Shuhai Xiao, from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, has been compiling a single statistical database to better understand evolution during the so-called ‘boring billion', why subsequent changes on the planet triggered a new diversity of species to emerge, and how the interplay between biology and geology has paved the way for modern life as we know it.Presenter: Roland Pease Producer: Alex Mansfield Assistant Producer: William Hornbrook Production Coordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth(Image: Solar Activity Captured in H-Alpha Filter. Credit: Manuel Romano/NurPhoto via Getty Images.)

WMAL GUESTL 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - Dr. Betsy Congdon, Applied Physics Laboratory Lead Engineer on NASA's Parker Solar Probe to talk about Parker’s Historic Approach to the Sun WEBSITE: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/parker-solar-probe/ She was the lead engineer for the Parker Solar Probe thermal protection system and the mechanical lead engineer for the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission. Dr. Congdon’s research interests include materials and mechanical systems in extreme environments. Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, December 16, 2024 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the 8 AM Hour: Julie Gunlock and Hans Von Spakovsky discussed: WMAL GUESTL 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - Dr. Betsy Congdon, Applied Physics Laboratory Lead Engineer on NASA's Parker Solar Probe to talk about Parker’s Historic Approach to the Sun WEBSITE: https://science.nasa.gov/mission/parker-solar-probe/ She was the lead engineer for the Parker Solar Probe thermal protection system and the mechanical lead engineer for the Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) mission. Dr. Congdon’s research interests include materials and mechanical systems in extreme environments. Biden and Harris urge Democrats to 'keep the faith' at DNC holiday reception RFK Jr.’s unusual workout gear causes ‘spectacle’ at swanky NYC Equinox WMAL GUEST: INTERVIEW - JULIE KELLY - publisher of the Substack "Declassified with Julie Kelly" and author of "January 6: How Democrats Used the Capitol Protest to Launch a War on Terror Against the Political Right" WEBSITE: DECLASSIFIED WITH JULIE KELLY - SUBSTACK: https://www.declassified.live/ Real Clear Investigations: https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/authors/julie_kelly/ SOCIAL MEDIA: https://twitter.com/julie_kelly2 NBC NEWS HEADLINE: FBI missed 'basic step' gathering intel in the lead-up to Jan. 6, DOJ watchdog finds President-elect Trump takes in Army-Navy game with powerhouse posse Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, December 16, 2024 / 8 AM HourSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The SpaceRISE consortium has signed an agreement with the European Commission and the European Space Agency to design, deliver and operate the Infrastructure for the Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security by Satellite (IRIS²) project. An unidentified company plans to spend $1.8 billion in capital improvements at Cape Canaveral. SpaceX has sent a letter to officials in Texas to request that Starbase be incorporated as a city, and more. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Our guest today is the Cyberwire Daily's host Dave Bittner.  Selected Reading IRIS2 lifts off as European Commission and SpaceRISE sign contract in Brussels- Business Wire Unidentified space company planning $1.8 billion in launch infrastructure, 600 jobs at Cape Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX's Starbase site into a Texas city - AP News Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture Tranche 3 Program Integration (T3PI) Solicitation FAA takes step to streamline launch licensing process - SpaceNews Millennium Space Systems Names Tony Gingiss as CEO Esper and Loft team up to pioneer resource monitoring with next-generation hyperspectral imagery China to launch Long March-8 rocket from its 1st commercial spaceport - CGTN NASA Awards Multi-Center Administrative Support Services Contract 'We are preparing to make history': NASA's Parker Solar Probe gears up for epic sun flyby on Christmas Eve- Space T-Minus Crew Survey We want to hear from you! Please complete our 4 question survey. It'll help us get better and deliver you the most mission-critical space intel every day. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at space@n2k.com to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to space-editor@n2k.com and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A NASA probe is going to touch the Sun for ChristmasThe Parker Solar Probe is going to be making its closest approach to our Sun on Dec. 24, diving at 800,000 km/h into the corona of our star and getting within 6.5 million kilometers to the solar surface. It's the culmination of a successful mission during which the probe has measured the solar wind and flown through solar storms. We speak with C. Alex Young, the Associate Director for Science Communication in the Heliophysics Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center about the highlights of the mission and what's next for the intrepid spacecraft.Pinning down the how and when Neanderthals interbred with humansStudies of Neanderthal remains have revealed that many modern humans have around two per cent Neanderthal DNA in our genomes. A study led by Leonardo Iasi, from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, shows that the mixture happened over a period of 7,000 years, lasting from about 50,000 years ago until the Neanderthals started to disappear. The Neanderthal genes that persist in our genome are tied to metabolism and immunity, which might be because humans were traveling to new places and eating new foods to which Neanderthals were already adapted. Iasi's research was published in the journal Science.What Donner and Blitzen might have been saying to RudolphResearchers from Concordia University have released a new study about caribou vocalizations, and what the animals might be signaling to each other. The vocalizations are similar to those of elk and moose, but as herd animals, caribou signaling is less about summoning mates from a distance, and more about males warning competitors to fly off elsewhere. Biologists Robert Weladji and Laura Puch analyzed recordings of these calls to search for information buried in the grunts. They found that the frequencies gave signals as to the age and size of the animal. The research was published in the journal Bioacoustics.Do crustaceans feel pain? A new study of their neural activity says yesBy monitoring the neural activity in crabs while delivering painful stimuli, researchers concluded the response they measured is associated with what we would think would be a painful experience. This study, in the journal Biology, adds to the evidence that crustaceans can sense painful stimuli as the kind of negative experience that we tend to associate with pain. Lynne Sneddon, from the University of Gothenburg led the work. Scientists are making a map of the human body accurate down to the individual cellThe Human Cell Atlas is a mammoth global project to create a detailed map of all cell types and functions in the human body, from early development to old age. While not yet complete, it's already revolutionizing how scientists can probe the human body with significant implications for future healthcare — from diagnosing diseases, to developing drugs, to ushering in a new era of personalized medical treatments. 

SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 145*Unveiling the Mysteries of Uranus and NeptuneA new study reveals that Uranus and Neptune, the ice giants of our solar system, may have layered interiors composed of water, methane, and ammonia, similar to oil and water that do not mix. This discovery could explain their unique magnetic fields, previously a mystery to scientists. The research, led by Burkhard Miltzer from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests that these planets have a water-rich layer beneath their cloud tops, followed by a denser carbon-rich layer, challenging previous theories about their internal structure.*Parker Solar Probe's Final Venus FlybyNASA's Parker Solar Probe has completed its last Venus gravity assist, setting its course to come within 6.2 million kilometers of the Sun's surface. This maneuver, aside from aiding the primary mission, has provided new insights into Venus, as the probe's instruments captured unexpected data revealing the planet's surface glowing in the near-infrared spectrum. These findings offer fresh perspectives on Venusian surface conditions and composition.*NASA's SphereX Mission: A Kaleidoscope of the CosmosScheduled for launch next year, NASA's SphereX mission will create the most colorful map of the cosmos ever attempted. By observing the universe in 102 infrared colors, SphereX aims to uncover the mysteries of the universe's formation and evolution, including the origins of water on planets like Earth. This mission will provide a comprehensive 3D map of hundreds of millions of galaxies, offering unprecedented insights into cosmic history and the distribution of essential life ingredients across the Milky Way.The Science ReportRussia has deployed a new nuclear-capable hypersonic missile, marking a significant escalation in its military capabilities. The Lancet's report on climate change impacts highlights that nearly half the world experienced extreme drought last year. Archaeologists have discovered what might be the oldest alphabetic writing in Syria, dating back to 2400 BCE. A new documentary explores the British royal family's interest in UFOs and the paranormal, revealing a long-standing fascination with these phenomena.www.spacetimewithstuartgary.comwww.bitesz.com

Lauren Laverne talks to Dr Nicola Fox in a programme first broadcast in 2023. Dr Nicky Fox is only the second woman to hold the post of Head of Science at NASA since the agency was founded in 1958. She has responsibility for around a hundred missions which are investigating the mysteries of outer space. These missions are tackling questions such as how do hurricanes form and are we alone in the universe.Nicky was born in Hitchin in Hertfordshire and her father introduced her to the wonders of space when she was just a few months old. In 1969 he lifted her out of her cot to watch the television coverage of the Apollo 11 mission when Neil Armstrong walked on the moon. Nicky's enduring fascination with the cosmos led her to study physics at Imperial College in London.After completing her PhD she took up a post-doctoral fellowship at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Centre in Maryland. In 2010 she became the project scientist for the Parker Solar Probe, humanity's first mission to a star, which launched in 2018 and is still flying through the sun's atmosphere collecting data. Recently she oversaw the Osiris-Rex mission which brought back the first asteroid samples from deep space.In 2021 Nicky was awarded the American Astronautical Society's Carl Sagan Memorial Award for her leadership in the field of Heliophysics.DISC ONE: The Best – Tina Turner DISC TWO: Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi DISC THREE: Lara's Theme - MGM Studio Orchestra, composed and conducted by Maurice Jarre DISC FOUR: Danny Boy - Andy Williams DISC FIVE: When You Know - Shawn Colvin DISC SIX: (Reach Up for the) Sunrise - Duran Duran DISC SEVEN: Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green Day DISC EIGHT: Canyon Moon - Harry StylesBOOK CHOICE: Pale Blue Dot by Carl Sagan LUXURY ITEM: Lego CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Boulevard of Broken Dreams - Green DayPresenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley

From February 8, 2022. A NASA-funded simulation of early Mars revealed that the climate three billion years ago on the red planet was very similar to Earth now, with a stable ocean in the northern hemisphere. This new timeline would have given life another 500 million years to develop. Plus, a dwarf galaxy, Saturn's aurorae, a Soyuz launch, and an interview with Dr. Adam Szabo, mission scientist for the Parker Solar Probe.   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.

From its life-sustaining energy to its explosive geomagnetic storms, the Sun has many mysteries, says astrophysicist Nour E. Rawafi. He sheds light on NASA's latest endeavor to better understand our fiery neighbor and its impact on the future of society: sending the cutting-edge Parker Solar Probe deep into the Sun's atmosphere in humanity's closest-ever approach to a star.