59: Discrepancies infect the standard model of cosmology

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*Discrepancies continue to infect the standard model of cosmology

Astronomers trying to work out how fast the universe is expanding -- still can’t agree on a key figure in the standard model of cosmology – known as the Hubble Constant.

*The Highly Structured Outer Corona

Scientists have discovered never-before-detected, fine-grained structures in the Sun's outer atmosphere, or corona.

*New way to track space junk

Astronomers are planning to use FM radio station signals to track space junk.

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*Dream Chaser getting ready for first cargo run to space station

A third operator is about to begin carrying cargo for NASA to the International Space Station.

*The Science Report

Omega 3 fats found in fatty fish makes little or no difference to your risk of cardiovascular events.

Collapse of Antarctica’s Larsen C and George VI ice shelves could raise sea levels.

Processed meats associated with manic episodes.

New species of snake discovered on Australia’s Cape York Peninsula.

The earliest bread ever baked discovered in north-eastern Jordan.

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