SpaceTime S23E37 Show Notes

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*Discovery of superluminal jets generated by colliding galaxies
Astronomers have discovered jets of charged particles bursting out at close to the speed of light from a pair of merging spiral galaxies.

*First ever observation of rare helium white dwarf binary
Astronomers have for the first time ever detected a rare helium white dwarf binary.

*Is Interstellar Comet Borisov breaking apart
Comet Borisov – the Solar Systems second confirmed interstellar visitor is breaking apart.

*Final preparations continue for the launch of the Mars 2020 Perseverance rover
Final preparations are continuing Kennedy Space Center in Florida for the July launch of NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover.

*The Science Report
Studies show COVID-19 affects the brain and nervous system in around a third of all cases.
Smokers at greater risk from COVID-19.
Going to bed early may help reduce children’s risk of becoming overweight or obese.
New study shows cannabis can be addictive.
New research shows legalizing cannabis linked to an increase in psychotic episodes.

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