39: The Riddle

Published: May 23, 2019, 1:02 p.m.

SpaceTime 20190522 Series 22 Episode 39 \xa0The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).\xa0 *The riddle of the most distant object ever exploredScientists with NASA\u2019s New Horizons mission say mystery still surrounds the formation of the most distant world ever explored. \xa0*Solving the century-old mystery of ancient Egyptian Desert GlassScientists have solved a hundred year old mystery discovering that glass found in the Egyptian desert was created by a meteorite impact, rather than atmospheric airburst. *Chang\xe9 4 reveals new secrets from the Moon\u2019s far side.China\u2019s Chang\xeb 4 lander and its robotic Yutu 2 rover has found the geologic history of the Moon\u2019s far side is far more complicated than scientists had originally thought. *New Military communications satellite launchedA United Launch Alliance Delta 4 rocket has blasted into orbit carrying a new US Air Force telecommunication satellite. You tube URL: http://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/183532526093\xa0 *The Science ReportThe endangered Black Throated finch could be threatened by the massive Adani coal mine project.Regular use of glucosamine supplements may help lower one's risk of heart disease.It\u2019s official the kilogram is dead \u2013 long live the kilogram.A cybersecurity issue has been discovered in Facebooks WhatsApp smartphone messaging app.Giant 40 tonne dinosaur may have walked in a \u2018high-heeled\u2019 fashion. 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\u2026including Apple Podcasts (formerly iTunes), Google Podcasts, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Radio Public, TuneIn Radio, google play, Spreaker, Spotify, Deezer, ACast, etc RSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/spacetime 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\xa0 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. Email: SpaceTime@bitesz.com To receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist\xa0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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