How We Now Think Galaxies Evolve

The Astronomy, Technology and Space Science News Podcast.
SpaceTime Series 24 Episode 61
*New evidence changing how we think galaxies evolve
A new study has shown that galaxies like the Milky Way evolve gradually rather than through a series of violent collisions.
*The most ancient spiral galaxy ever seen
Scientists have found what may be the earliest Spiral Galaxy ever seen going back an amazing 12.4 billion years.
*More possible organic compounds found on Mars
Scientists using NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover have found what appear to be organic, carbon-containing salts.
*SpaceX launches its 1737th Starlink satellite
SpaceX has undertaken two more Starlink launches carrying another 102 broadband satellites into orbit.
*The Science Report
WHO says the real COVID-19 death toll could be 8 million.
The United States to investigate if COVID-19 leaked from the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
Sea level rise estimates could be too low.
Human made greenhouse gases are causing the Earth’s stratosphere to shrink.
A new study has shown there are roughly 50 billion birds in the world.
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