Dark energy, the mysterious force powering the expansion of the universe, appears to be weakening over time, according to a major cosmological survey that has thrown the laws of modern physics into doubt. Ian Sample tells Madeleine Finlay how this new finding could shed light on the ultimate fate of the cosmos, and Saul Perlmutter, who won a Nobel prize for ... Show More
Jan 29
Are men being misled over testosterone?
If TikTok influencers are to be believed, testosterone, or T, is the answer to everything from fitness frustrations and fatigue to low libido. But doctors are warning that social media misinformation is driving men to seek testosterone therapy that they don’t need. This in turn c ... Show More
17m 55s
Jan 22
How positivity affects health, the rise of scabies and bovine intelligence
The Guardian’s science editor, Ian Sample, talks to Madeleine Finlay about three eye-catching science stories from the week, including a study that suggests positive thinking can boost immune response. Also on the agenda is the mysterious rise of scabies in the UK, and the discov ... Show More
21m 20s
Jul 2025
Dark Energy Unveiled: New Insights from Supernovae, Lunar Magma Mysteries, and Europe's Space Weather Watch
In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover groundbreaking revelations about dark energy, lunar geology, and Europe's innovative space weather monitoring initiative.Dark Energy: A Changing Force?Astronomers have compiled the largest supernova dataset to date, revealing tantalizing h ... Show More
24m 7s
Mar 2025
Exoplanet Discovery, Dark Energy Evolution
SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 37
The Astronomy, Space and Science News Podcast
Exciting New Exoplanet Discovery, Evolving Dark Energy, and Insights into the Moon's Magnetic Field
In this episode of SpaceTime, we uncover the discovery of a potential new exoplanet, TOI 2818C, located ... Show More
27m 27s
May 2024
Dark Energy, Electric Rain, Chickadees
Today, you’ll learn about a tantalizing new discovery about dark energy that could change our understanding of the entire universe, how scientists are pulling electricity from raindrops, and the barcode memory tool inside a chickadee’s brain. Dark Energy “A Tantalizing ‘Hint’ Tha ... Show More
12m 4s
Oct 2025
Dark Matter Dilemmas, Betelgeuse's Fate & the Mysteries of Lagrange Points
Sponsor Details:This episode is brought to you with the support of NordVPN....enhance your online privacy with the best in the game. To get our special Space Nuts price and bonus deal, visit www.nordvpn.com/spacenuts or use the code SPACENUTS at checkout.Q&A Edition: Dark Matter, ... Show More
42m 8s