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Jan 2025
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Parker Solar Probe's Record-Breaking Jou...

Stuart Gary
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SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 03
Parker Solar Probe's Historic Journey
NASA's Parker Solar Probe has made history by becoming the fastest man-made object, surviving a record-breaking close approach to the Sun's surface. The probe, travelling at an unprecedented speed of 155,520 kilometres per hour, flew just 6.1 million kilometres above the Sun, providing invaluable data to help scientists understand the Sun's impacts on the solar system, including Earth. This mission marks a significant achievement in space exploration, shedding light on the Sun's mysterious processes and aiding in the search for habitable worlds beyond our planet.
Mystery of Ultra Luminous X-Ray Sources
Astronomers have detected unusual flaring activity in an ultra luminous X-ray source, challenging our understanding of these enigmatic cosmic phenomena. Observations reveal flux variations by up to a factor of six over a few hours, offering new insights into the nature of these powerful sources, which could be linked to feeding supermassive black holes or intermediate mass black holes.
Solar Cycle and La Niña Connection
A new study suggests a possible link between the Sun's 11-year solar cycle and Earth's La Niña weather patterns. The findings indicate that solar variability may drive seasonal weather changes, potentially improving predictions of major climatic events like El Niño and La Niña, which have significant impacts on global weather patterns.
January Skywatch
00:00 Stuart Gary talks about NASA's Parker Solar Probe and more
00:39 NASA's Parker Solar Probe survived its close approach to the sun on December 24
05:19 NASA's Parker Solar Probe is 3.8 million miles from the sun
10:52 Astronomers studying an ultra luminous X ray source have detected strange flaring activity
13:12 Solar variability may be driving seasonal weather variability here on Earth
17:19 New study suggests eating more fruits and vegetables could help reduce depression
19:35 A much anticipated United States Congressional hearing on UFOs turned out to be flop
25:23 A new paper claims that one of the biggest mysteries in science doesn't actually exist
35:55 If the universe has an energy field of the right kind, expansion can accelerate
42:59 New findings could provide fresh insights into the enigmatic planet's geological history
45:50 Scientists have identified a new genetic link to autism spectrum disorder
48:29 LG will release a fridge with a transparent OLED door
49:35 Nintendo has announced that it will launch its Nintendo Switch by March 31st
51:06 Microsoft have announced their own version of Apple's Mac Mini with ARM chips
52:25 A new study claims there's evidence for recent volcanic activity on Mars
56:11 Astronomers using radio telescope in Western Australia study supernova 1987A
01:04:08 What exactly caused 87A to go to a blue super giant phase
01:05:12 The long awaited inaugural flight of Sierra Space's Dream Chaser space plane is now expected
01:10:34 Canadian scientists compared prevalence and risk of mental disorders between trans and gender diverse people
01:12:49 Phoenix, Arizona named as America's top location for UFO sightings
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