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Dyson Spheres, Dark Matter Mysteries & Time Twists: #480 Q&A | Space Nuts

23 Dec 2024

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Space Nuts Episode: Dyson Spheres, Dark Matter, and Time Distortions #480 Join Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson in the final fresh episode of the year as they tackle intriguing questions from listeners around the globe. From the mysteries of Dyson spheres to the enigmatic effects of dark matter and the curious nature of time distortion, this Q&A edition is packed with cosmic conundrums and insightful discussions. Episode Highlights: - Dyson Spheres and Stellar Light : Explore the concept of Dyson spheres and their impact on planetary light and life. Uncover the truth about these megastructures and how they might affect solar systems. - Dark Matter's Gravitational Pull : Delve into the hypothetical scenario of encountering a glob of dark matter in space. Understand the gravitational effects and whether a spaceship could be ensnared by dark matter's invisible clutches. - Black Holes and Time-Space Switch : Investigate the theory that space and time swap roles beyond a black hole's event horizon. Consider the implications of this switch on the nature of escape and time travel. - Time Distortion Without Gravity : Contemplate the possibility of time distortion occurring independently of gravity. Examine the connection between time, gravity, and acceleration as proposed by Einstein's theories. For more Space Nuts, including our continually updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website (https://www.spacenutspodcast.com) . Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, X, YouTube, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favourite platform. For more Space and Astronomy News Podcasts, visit our HQ at www.bitesz.com. (https://www.bitesz.com) Become a supporter of this podcast for extended commercial-free episodes and more. Visit our Support page for options: spacenutspodcast.com/about (https://www.spacenutspodcast.com/about) Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing. 00:00 - This is our final regular Space Nuts episode of the year 01:45 - If a Dyson sphere surrounds a star, how does the planet get light 09:00 - Andrew Dunkley: Can dark matter be thrown out of a galaxy 12:38 - Fred from Sweden has yet another question about black holes 14:35 - There's a nice question on um, the physics stack exchange 16:23 - Buddy from Oregon asks question about time distortion and gravity 21:36 - Fred did a search on Google about the biggest astronomy stories of 2024 23:45 - We'll be digging up stories from the archives over the next few weeks 24:54 - Andrew Dunkley thanks Professor Fred Watson ✍️ Episode References Dyson Sphere [Dyson Sphere](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dyson_sphere) Science Magazine [Science Magazine](https://www.sciencemag.org/) Square Kilometre Array [Square Kilometre Array](https://www.skatelescope.org/) Contact (Movie) [Contact (1997)](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118884/) RAVE Project [RAVE Project](https://www.rave-survey.org/) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts--2631155/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) . Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/24757507?utm_source=youtube

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