10: New evidence that our galaxy is a cannibal

Published: Feb. 7, 2018, 9:02 a.m.

b'*New evidence that our galaxy is a cannibal\\xa0 Astronomers have discovered evidence confirming that the outer halo of the Milky Way contains stars stolen from neighbouring dwarf galaxies. The new findings support the idea of galactic cannibalism in which big galaxies grow bigger by merging or consuming smaller galaxies.\\xa0*All systems go for Falcon heavy\\xa0 Space X is about to launch its largest and most powerful rocket ever -- the Falcon Heavy. The new 70 metre tall launch vehicle combines three Falcon 9 core stages mounted side by side. Instead of the usual dummy payload packed with scientific monitoring equipment \\u2013 SpaceX boss Elon Musk is sending his own midnight cherry Tesla Roadster with David Bowie\\u2019s Space Oddity playing through the speakers.\\xa0*Scientists discover how black holes regulate star formation in massive galaxies For year astronomers have noticed a direct relationship between the size of a galaxy and the mass of the supermassive black hole at its centre -- But the machinations of how it all worked has been more of a mystery. Now a new study has provided direct observational evidence that the mass of the central black hole affects the formation of new stars throughout the galaxy\\u2019s lifetime.*The Science Report\\xa0The biological markers in blood plasma which could provide an early warning of Alzheimer\\u2019s disease. Polar bears slowly starving to death because declining sea ice due to man-made climate change. New questions about the effectiveness of taking fish oil capsules for heart health. New tool discoveries indicate humans left Africa much earlier than thought. The events that have shaped the nation the most. The Skeptics guide to so called energy medicine.\\xa0For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes\\xa0Subscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps\\u2026including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Radio Public, Tunein Radio, google play, Spreaker etc\\xa0Would 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\\xa0Help 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.\\xa0Plus: 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\\xa0Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.com\\xa0Join our mailing list at http://www.bitesz.com/join-our-mailing-list\\xa0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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