12: New galaxy survey measuring the expanding universe
b'*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 \\u2013 known as the Taipan galaxy survey \\u2013 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.\\xa0*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\\xa0*One of the Milky Way\\u2019s 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.\\xa0*The Science Report\\xa0Why 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\\u2019t a coincidence. Alex on tech looks at next year\\u2019s introduction of the 5G telecommunications network.\\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, Spotify 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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