S27E110: Ganymede's Axis Shift, Black Hole Spin Revelations, and Solar Sail Setback - podcast episode cover

S27E110: Ganymede's Axis Shift, Black Hole Spin Revelations, and Solar Sail Setback

Sep 11, 202423 minSeason 27Ep. 110
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SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 110 *Gigantic asteroid impact shifted Ganymede’s axis A new study claims that the solar system’s largest moon, the Jovian giant Ganymede, was hit by a massive asteroid four billion years ago shifting its axis. *New way to measure the spin of a supermassive black hole Astronomers have found a new way to measure how fast a black hole spins, by using the wobbly aftermath from its stellar feasting. *Nasa’s solar sail mission tumbling in orbit NASA says its Advanced Composite Solar Sail System spacecraft is "tumbling or wobbling" through space, which may have impacted its orbit. *The Science Report Semaglutide found to reduce the risk of heart failure. Semaglutide also found to reduce the risk of dying from any cause including COVID-19. Claims current screentime before sleep recommendations for kids are neither achievable nor appropriate. Alex on Tech Apple’s i-phone 16

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