Closer Than Thought

The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.
SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 131
*Planet Earth closer to the supermassive black hole than previously thought
A new study claims the Earth is some two thousand light years closer to the supermassive black hole at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy than previously thought.
*Ancient megafloods on Mars
A new study suggests gigantic megafloods may have once covered the red planet’s surface -- even changing its climate.
*Arecibo telescope collapses
The Arecibo Radio Telescope in Puerto Rico is gone.  It’s 900-tonne instrument platform, suspended by cables 140 metres above the centre of the dish has collapsed -- crashing through the parabolic dish below – destroying the structure beyond repair.
*The Science Report
2020 on track to become one of the world’s warmest years on record.
High blood pressure in mid-life linked to more extensive brain damage in the elderly.
A new study shows Tyrannosaurus Rex went through a unique teenage growth spurt.
Scientists create the smallest memory devices ever made.
Skeptics watch: The airline taking joy flights to the next level with claims of a magical spiritual experience.

Show Your Support For SpaceTime
Get immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/

Sponsor Details:
This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of ExpressVPN...Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit www.tryexpressvpn.com/space and help support the show.
 
The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your 14 day free trial of the entire library, please visit www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space and help support the show.

LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show.

NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find your perfect one with NameCheaps powerful tools. Visit spacetimewithstuartgary.com/namecheap for more details and help support the show.

For more SpaceTime visit  https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (mobile friendly). 
For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimewithstuartgary
RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime 
Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.com
To receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your...
Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/spacetime.

See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.