Changing Science’s Understanding of Black Holes

The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 24 Episode 22

*New observations of Cygnus X-1 change science’s understanding of Black Holes

New observations of Cygnus X1 -- the first black hole ever detected -- have led astronomers to question what they really know about the Universe's most mysterious objects

*Ancient relic points to a turning point in Earth's history 42,000 years ago

A new study has found that a temporary breakdown of Earth’s magnetic field 42,000 years ago triggered major climate shifts that led to global environmental change and mass extinctions.

*Growing doubts about the existence of planet 9

Hopes of discovering a ninth planet in our solar system are fading with a new study suggesting earlier observations of unique clustering of Trans Neptuneian objects may have been caused by bias in the way these objects are observed.

*The Science Report

Big advantages in delaying the second jab of the Oxford AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine.

The new drug which could be a real game changer in the fight to treat obesity.

The world’s oldest samples of DNA found in a pair of Mammoths.

New study shows drinking more coffee is associated with a reduced risk of heart failure.

Skeptic's guide to suspending the U.K.s Society of Homeopaths.

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