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What a week of science and space news.
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The Answer is No – The Questions Will Surprise You
A couple of myths are doing the rounds on-line at the moment and Dr Brad decided it was time to set the record straight.
LIVE: Crew Dragon Set to Take Flight
We're LIVE to the Kennedy Space Center this morning as SpaceX's Dragon capsule is set to take flight as part of the final crucial test phase before it can be pressed into service.
Astronomers Capture a Newborn Planet
An international research team has discovered the swirling gas of a newborn planet.
The Answer Is No as We’re Go For Launch
Astronomers capture the image of a newborn planet, we bust a couple of myths doing the rounds at the moment and Brad and Matt discuss the upcoming SpaceX launch...
Talkin’ Science Uncut : Week 21 2020
Welcome to another edition of Talkin' Science uncut, where we produce live the entire show from start to finish on Saturday mornings.
NASA Lays the Ground Rules for Artemis
As we gear up for next week's crewed Dragon test flight, NASA is looking further ahead by putting out the rules for companies and countries collaborating on the Artemis missions to the moon. Interestingly the US hasn't signed the treaty as yet...
China’s “Whoopsie”
Following the successful test flight of China's new Long March 5B rocket information has emerged that their deorbit program for the core stage either didn't go according to plan.
The Mystery of a Boomerang Shaped Galaxy
Astronomers using the MeerKAT telescope in South Africa have uncovered the mysterious forces behind the boomerang shaped galaxy PKS 2014-55
The Mystery of a Boomerang Galaxy as We Learn About China’s “Whoopsie” : Talkin’ Science
As astronomers uncover the complexities surrounding galaxy PKS 2014-55, we're learning details about China's "whoopsie" as the core stage of their new rocket lands close to New York City and NASA sets down the ground rules for the Artemis missions to the moon...
Catching Up on 2020’s Week 20
Another week passes us by here on planet Earth and we’re fast approaching another spin around the sun. So we thought what better way to kick into Sunday night (or...
Talkin’ Science LIVE : Week 20 2020
We're LIVE once again for this Saturday, May 16 2020 with the uncut edition of this weeks Talkin' Science...
China’s Rocket Test
Last week we brought you details of China's plans to test launch a bigger rocket they're hoping to use to get their astronauts into orbit and beyond, as the country continues to rapidly accelerate it's space program. We can now report that they've successfully completed that test.
Tom Cruise is Heading to the Space Station
Known for his daredevil stunts that help push the audience into a massive sense of disbelief, actor Tom Cruise is set to head up to the Space Station to film his next movie. Details are scarce, but at least Tom and a camera operator will be heading up at some point.
A Close Stellar Mass Black Hole
Astronomers have discovered the closest black hole to Earth at just 1, 000 light years away. We're told not to worry though, given that it's just a small one - a stellar mass black hole.
A Nearby Black Hole as Tom Cruise Goes Orbital : Talkin’ Science
Another week in our Coronavirus lockdown life rolls around, and Dr Brad Tucker is here with details of the closest black hole to Earth being discovered by astronomers, Tom Cruise and SpaceX signing up to film a movie on the Space Station and China's shakedown cruise of it's new long March 5B rocket.
Talkin’ Science UNCUT : Week 19 2020
We're live across social media this morning for this week's uncut edition of Talkin' Science.
Hubble Spots Atlas’ Breakup
The Hubble Space Telescope is staying in our news cycle for a third week, as it captures the breakup of comet Atlas.
SpaceX and Blue Origin Sign Contracts for Artemis
SpaceX and Blue Origin have been awarded contracts by NASA to aid in their Artemis missions to the moon.
Eta Aquarids Put On A Show
As Earth passes through the tail of Halley's comet, we're getting an amazing light show in the predawn skies - the Eta Aquarid meteor shower.
A Meteor Shower as Contracts Signed for Artemis : Talkin’ Science
Dr Brad Tucker drops by with details of the Eta Aquarid meteor shower, SpaceX and Blue Origin winning contracts for NASA's Artemis missions to the moon and Hubble spotting comet Atlas' breakup as the power of the sun got too much for the iceball.
An Exoplanet Collision
An exoplanet discovered by Hubble in 2004 may actually have been a planetary collision...
Iran’s First Military Satellite
The global space arms race just got a little hotter following Iran's successful launch of its first military satellite.
An Asteroid Close Shave
Asteroid 1998 OR2 is about to fly past the planet in it's closest shave in about a century.
The Mystery of a Vanishing Exoplanet as Iran Launches Its First Military Satellite : Talkin’ Science
As SpaceX launches another batch of Starlink satellites, Iran launches its first military satellite, an asteroid close shave and the mystery of Hubble's exoplanet...
“Nerd Punk” Never Sounded So Good
A pub band hailing from North Carolina has just released a new album tackling some of the hot button issues in their favourite fandoms.
Happy Birthday (Tomorrow) Hubble!
NASA's Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating thirty years in orbit tomorrow. The Earth's first orbiting telescope has shaped our understand and view of the universe and Dr Brad Tucker has the details on this Talkin' Science Story of the Week..
The VLT Finds A Dancing Star – Einstein Was Right (Again)
The Very Large Telescope has spotted a dancing star which has proven Einstein right again... Dr Brad Tucker has the details on this Talkin' Science Story of the Week..
Russia Tests Another Anti Satellite Missile
As the US continues to present a destablised front to the world, Russia maintains it's decision to build up it's space defenses with an anti-satellite weapons test last week.
Happy Birthday Hubble : Talkin’ Science
It's a special week for NASA, not only is Hubble fast approaching it's thirtieth anniversary but they've set a date to launch astronauts from US soil for the first time in almost nine years. Plus, Dr Brad Tucker has details of a dancing star proving Einstein right (again) and a Russian anti-satellite weapon test.
Talkin’ Trek: Picard’s First Season
As part of our ongoing mini series of podcasts reviewing Star Trek, Lee Sargent is back with Matt for another installment of Talkin' Trek. On this show the pair dive into Picard's first season...
Apollo 13 : 50 Years On…
This week marks fifty years since the flight of NASA's successful failure in Apollo 13.