12: New galaxy survey measuring the expanding universe - SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 21 Episode 12
Summary: Stream on demand from www.bitesz.com (mobile friendly). This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by our new sponsor - The Great Courses Plus. For one month free, to try out any or all of their courses, just use this special link so they know you came from us: www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space SpaceTime 20180214 Series 21 Episode 12 *New galaxy survey measuring the expanding universe Astronomers are undertaking the most detailed survey ever attempting to measure the current expansion rate of the universe. The study – known as the Taipan galaxy survey – will help scientists better determine the age and ultimate fate of the cosmos based on current and past expansion rates and those predicted for the future. *Falcon Heavy blasts into history on a car trek beyond Mars SpaceX has opened a new chapter in commercial deep space travel with the successful launch of the Falcon Heavy rocket on its maiden flight. Video URL at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wbSwFU6tY1c *One of the Milky Way’s first stars discovered Astronomers have found one of the most primitive stars in the Milky Way galaxy. *Earth survives two near misses Planet Earth has just survived two near misses by near Earth asteroids. The two space rocks were discovered just a week before their close encounters with our planet. *The Science Report Why living or working near noisy roads may be harming your heart. A new study warns that E-cigarettes cause DNA-damage in the heart, lungs, and bladder. Meanwhile a separate study has found that E-cigarette flavors are toxic to white blood cells. New DNA study of Blue whales in Australian waters. Having a partner or close friend who thinks like you do isn’t a coincidence. Alex on tech looks at next year’s introduction of the 5G telecommunications network. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Subscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps…including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), audioBoom, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Radio Public, Tunein Radio, google play, Spreaker, Spotify etc RSS feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/4642443.rss Would you prefer to have access to the special commercial free version of SpaceTime? Help support the show, subscribe at Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary Help support SpaceTime : The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you. Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audio book of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.com Join our mailing list at http://www.bitesz.com/join-our-mailing-list For more, follow SpaceTime on Facebook, twitter, Tumblr, YouTube, Instagram, Google+, Patreon and Spreaker: Facebook: @spacetimewithstuartgary twitter: @stuartgary Tumblr: http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacetimewithstuartgary/ Google+: https://plus.google.com/u/2/collection/cabtNB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhpBkuHSLfIRnliLB12HoC1QE0rwr8qRS Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/spacetime-with-stuart-gary-2017 If you're enjoying SpaceTime, please help out by sharing and telling your friends. The best recommendation I can get is one from you. Thank you… #astronomy #space #science #technology #news #astrophysics #NASA #spacex #starman #spacetime #universe #cosmos
