The Astronomy, Technology, and Space Science News Podcast.SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 84*Claims the Toba volcanic eruption disrupted climate but not human evolutionA new study claims the biggest volcanic eruption in human history – Indonesia’s Toba eruption 74,000 years ago -- likely caused severe climate disruption but didn’t affect human evolution as much as thought.*Why Comet Halley was a dumper in 86It was billed as being an astronomical spectacular but for most people Comet Halley’s 1986 visit to the inner solar system failed to live up to expectations.*Virgin Orbit carries out its third space flight of the yearVirgin Orbit has launched its second space mission in a month placing seven small satellites into orbit.*The Science ReportDelta variant of COVID-19 survives in patients who have only been partially vaccinated.The global cryosphere has shrunk by 87,000 square kilometres every year since 1979.The growing problem of plastic pollution.Growing levels of harmful antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in livestock.Skeptic's guide to bad journalism and its link to flying saucersFor more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

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