Celestial Highlights: Butch Wilmore’s Legacy, Tiny Moons of Uranus, and a Cosmic Bubble Mystery

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SpaceTime S28E102 S28E103 S28E104 w/c August 25th, 2025 Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast. SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 102 *Earth dodges two asteroid near misses within days of each other Planet Earth has just dodged two asteroid near misses within days of each other, both swooping past the Earth lower than the orbits of many satellites. *A new moon discovered orbiting Uranus Astronomers have discovered another moon orbiting the ice giant planet Uranus. *Dancing dwarf galaxies predict our Milky Way's future A new study is trying to determine the fate of our Milky Way galaxy as it merges with our big galactic neighbour M31 Andromeda. *The Science Report The first almost one hundred percent effective prevention drug for HIV AIDS. Discovery of a new species of Australopithecus – the earliest known member of the human family. A new study has shown that some seabirds prefer to defecate in the air. Skeptics guide to the Buga UFO SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 103 *An invisible monster hiding in the darkness of space Astronomers have uncovered an invisible monster hiding in the darkness of space. Like a scene out of a sci-fi horror movie, the behemoth was discovered lurking 600 million light-years away in the inky black depths between stars. *A meteor slams into a house in Georgia Scientists have had the amazing opportunity to examine a pristine meteorite fragment that crashed into a house in Atlanta earlier this year. *The likely origins of the asteroids Bennu and Ryugu Astronomers have identified the near Earth asteroids Bennu and Ryugu may be part of the Polana family group of asteroids. *The Science Report A new study claims using a fan in very hot temperatures won't keep you cool and could strain your heart. Scientists can now tell what you’ll buy simply by scanning your friend’s brain. Warnings that AIs don’t work when it’s down to pure reasoning. Alex on Tech: should NBN users switch to Starlink SpaceTime Series 28 Episode 104 *Claims that giant free-floating planets could form their own planetary systems A new study has found that giant free floating rouge planets have the potential to form their own miniature planetary systems without the need for a host star. *Europe’s Space Rider spacecraft completes another key test The European Space Agency’s reusable Space Rider has just completed the latest phase of its development campaign with a successful qualification test of the vehicle’s nose cone, the largest single component of the spacecraft’s thermal protection system. *Using space based solar panels to power the Earth It may sound futuristic, but scientists believe that space-based solar panels could eventually allow humans to harvest energy from the Sun almost every moment of the day. *The Science Report Diets rich in omega-3 may help ward off short sightedness in kids. Warnings that fans actually make things worse in hot dry weather.. Study shows that dogs are more likely to react to on-screen animals on TV than to humans. Skeptics guide to yet another British haunted hotel claim https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com (https://www.bitesz.com/show/spacetime/ (https://www.bitesz.com/show/spacetime/) This week’s guests include: Dr Sarah Sweet from the University of Queensland Dr Scott Harris from the University of Georgia ESA Director of Space Transportation Daniel Neuenschwander And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ www.bitesz.com/nordvpn (http://www.bitesz.com/nordvpn) . The discount and bonuses are incredible! And it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/astronomy-daily-space-news-updates--5648921/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) . Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/28713629?utm_source=youtube

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