Welcome to SpaceTime with Stuart Gary, the space news pod that brings you the most fascinating stories and discoveries in astronomy, cosmology, and space exploration. In this episode, you will learn about:
● The first Dream Chaser space plane, a reusable spacecraft that can land like an airplane, has been delivered to NASA for its maiden voyage in 2024. The space plane will carry cargo and experiments to the International Space Station and return with scientific samples and equipment.
● Uranus, the seventh planet from the sun, has a faint aurora that can only be seen in infrared light. The aurora is caused by charged particles from the solar wind interacting with the planet's magnetic field and atmosphere. The aurora reveals new information about Uranus' complex and mysterious weather system.
● The 2023 Antarctic ozone hole, a seasonal depletion of the protective layer that shields Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation, reached its peak size on September 21. The ozone hole was slightly smaller than the average of the past decade, but still larger than the pre-1980 levels. The ozone hole is expected to shrink and heal by the end of the year, as the temperature and wind conditions change.
● The Science Report is a segment that covers the latest news and research in various fields of science. In this episode, the topics include: the link between atrial fibrillation and cognitive decline, the need for more marine conservation measures, the longevity benefits of caregiving for older women, and the skeptics guide to ghosts and demons.
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00:00 Introduction
00:44 First Dream Chaser space plane delivered to NASA
04:49 Infrared aurora discovered on Uranus
08:26 2023’s Antarctic Ozone Hole
20:23 The Science Report
22:54 Skeptics guide to ghosts and demons
25:11 Show wrap & Support Us Details
