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Space Nuts Episode 508: Space and Time, Movement in the Universe, and the Nature of Discovery In this engaging Q&A edition of Space Nuts, host Andrew Dunkley is joined by astronomer Professor Fred Watson and special guest Heidi Campo as they tackle a variety of thought-provoking listener questions. From the intricate relationship between space and time within black holes to the inherent direction of movement in the universe, this episode is filled with fascinating insights and lively discussions that will ignite your curiosity about the cosmos. Episode Highlights: - Space and Time Dynamics: Andrew and Fred revisit a complex question about whether space and time switch roles inside the event horizon of a black hole, exploring the implications of this phenomenon and referencing an insightful video that clarifies the concept. - Movement of Celestial Bodies: A listener inquires about the inherent direction of rotation and movement in the universe, leading to a discussion on the anti-clockwise motion of planets and galaxies, and the fascinating reasons behind these patterns. - Osiris Rex Mission Insights: The team delves into the findings from NASA's Osiris Rex mission, examining the similarities between the asteroid Bennu and Earth, and the implications of its origin and composition. - Hypothetical Science: A thought-provoking hypothetical question from a listener prompts a discussion on the nature of scientific discovery and the importance of unanswered questions in driving scientific inquiry. 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 Music Music, Tumblr, Instagram, and TikTok. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform. If you’d like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit 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 a Q and A edition of Space Nuts (01:41) Fred asks question about if space and time can switch roles inside black hole (03:04) A video on Reddit explains how space and time interact inside a black hole (11:08) Most objects in the universe have some form of rotation or movement (18:08) Andrew Dunkley answers John Foster's question on Space Nuts (18:39) NASA's Osiris Rex mission returned with a sample of the asteroid Bennu (21:48) Would you rather be a scientist with nothing left to solve or everything wrong (25:05) Robert asks if our solar system is unique or not (29:43) Space Nuts podcast available at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeartRadioBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-exploring-the-cosmos--2631155/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-exploring-the-cosmos--2631155/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss) . Episode link: https://play.headliner.app/episode/26362584?utm_source=youtube

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