SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

Dark Matter Signals and Lunar Origins: Exploring the Universe's Mysteries

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary

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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 Rhodes NASA JPL Astrophysicist DIda Markovic NASA JPL Astrophysicist Eric Huff NASA JPL Our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from techadvice.life Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics 🌏 Get Our Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ www.bitesz.com/nordvpn . The discounts and bonuses are incredible! And it’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ If you’d like to support the podcast and gain access to bonus content by becoming a SpaceTime crew member, you can do just that through The Big Bang editions on Patreon and Apple Podcasts. Details on the Support page on our website

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Oct 23, 2026

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Oct 21, 2026

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Oct 19, 2026

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Oct 16, 2026

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