S26E61: New way to measure the expansion of the universe // Earth’s abrupt glacial transitions // Money axed from spaceport investment

SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 61 *A new way to measure the expansion of the universe Astronomers have developed a new way to determine the Hubble constant – a key measurement of the universe’s rate of expansion. *Understanding Earth’s abrupt glacial transitions A new study has supported the long hypothesized Milankovitch cycles which are thought to control major swings in planet Earth’s climate. *Money axed from spaceport investment in the Federal budget The Federal budget handed down last week has quietly axed 32 million dollars from Australian spaceport development. *The Science Report WMO says there’s a 98 percent chance of setting a new global heat record in the next five years. Study confirms Google is biased on political news and issues. Palaeontologists have described a new species of spinosaurid dinosaur discovered in Spain. Skeptics guide to traditional Mexican medicines This week’s guests includes: Brad Tucker from the Australian National University Jessica Thorne from the University of Western Australia node of the International Centre for radio astronomy research Sabine Bellstedt from the University of Western Australia node of the International Centre for radio astronomy research And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from iTWire.com Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics Jonathan Nally the editor of Australian Sky and Telescope Magazine Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen and access show links via https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ Additionally, listeners can support the podcast and gain access to bonus content by becoming a SpaceTime crew member through www.bitesz.supercast.com or through premium versions on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Details on our website at https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com For more SpaceTime and show links: https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ

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