About this episode

This episode explores dark matter signals, lunar origins, and various scientific studies including the effects of cannabis and memory loss.

SpaceTime Series 29 Episode 107 Have scientists glimpsed a hint of dark matter A new analysis from the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment has recorded a particle interaction that scientists are having great difficulty explaining. A new scenario describing the birth of the Moon A new study claims the Earth’s Moon could have formed within just five hours of the giant planetary collision that formed the binary system. Starship's first orbital test flight slated for September 15 SpaceX looks set to undertake its next Starship test flight next week – and this one will be a full orbital flight. The Science Report There’s more confirmation today that people who use cannabis are more likely to develop psychosis. An Australian developed nuclear reactor designed to fit on the back of a truck has been ignored by the Albanese labor government. A new study has found memory loss begins much earlier than previously thought. The red waterfall in eastern Antarctica is likely a sign the region was once inundated with seawater. Skeptics guide to scams and how to deal with them. Our Guests This Week Dr Benjamin Pope from Macquarie University Chelsea Gohd NASA Public Engagement Specialist Astrophysicist Jason…

People in this episode

Host: Stuart Gary

Guests: Dr Benjamin Pope, Chelsea Gohd, Jason Rhodes, DIda Markovic, Eric Huff

Topics covered

• dark matter
• lunar origins
• SpaceX
• psychosis
• nuclear reactor
• memory loss
• Antarctica

Keywords

• dark matter
• Moon formation
• SpaceX
• psychosis
• nuclear reactor
• memory loss
• Antarctica

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Macquarie University, NASA, NASA JPL, Australian Skeptics, techadvice.life

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