SpaceTime Series 25 Episode 63*New evidence on Earth of an ancient supernovaNew chemistry forensics suggests that a meteorite named Hypatia which was discovered in the Egyptian desert might be the first tangible evidence found on Earth of a thermonuclear or type 1a supernova explosion. These rare supernovae are some of the most energetic events in the universe – stellar explosions powerful enough to briefly outshine an entire galaxy.*Preparing for an Earth Observation satellite missionEurope’s highly successful Copernicus Earth observation programme is designed to monitor the environmental changes the planet has been undergoing as it continues to change under the growing influence of global warming. The Sentinel satellites being launched as part of that program are providing scientists with an eye in the sky to study the incremental impacts of climate change. *India’s manned space program reaches another milestoneThe Indian Space Research Organisation – ISRO – has completed a 135 second static test firing of its new human rated HS-200 strap on Solid Rocket Booster. The booster engine would form part of a human rated version of the Mark-III Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle.*The Science ReportThe World Meteorological Organization’s latest State of the Global Climate report.A third of European kids now officially classified as being overweight or obese.New study shows cats know their own names and those of the rest of the family.Skeptic's guide shows homeopathic COVID treatment doesn’t work. Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you…To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit https://bitesz.supercast.com/ . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.For more podcasts visit our HQ at https://bitesz.com Sponsor Details:This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you with the support of NordVPN…The world’s leading VPN provider. Making your online data unreadable to others. Get our discount offer, plus one month free and special bonus gift. Plus you get to help support SpaceTime… visit https://nordvpn.com/stuartgary or use the coupon code STUARTGARY at checkout. Thank you…#podcast #spacetime #space #science #astronomyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.

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