25: New Kind of Magnetic Explosion on The Sun

*New kind of magnetic explosion on Sun<br />Scientists have detected a magnetic explosion on the Sun -- the likes of which has never been seen before.<br /><a href="https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189737593653" rel="noopener">https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/189737593653</a> <br /> <br />*How planets and planetesimals were formed<br />Data from NASA’s New Horizons mission is providing new insights into how planets and planetesimals -- the building blocks of the planets -- are formed.<br /> <br />*SpaceX to send tourists to the International Space Station<br />SpaceX is to  start flying rich tourists to the International space station before the end of next year.<br /> <br />*Captain James Cook the navigator<br />While most people know Cook as the first European to circumnavigate the east coast of Australia in His Majesty’s Royal Navy Bark Endeavour -- and claim Australia in the name of mother England in 1770 – Cook was also a highly accomplished navigator – undertaking three major voyages of exploration across the largely uncharted Pacific Ocean.<br /> <br />*The Science Report<br />Average global temperatures now 1.1°C above pre-industrial levels.<br />Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets now losing ice six times faster than they were in the 1990s.<br />Gay and lesbian teens still primary victims physical or sexual assault.<br />Scientists successfully control the nucleus of an atom using only electric fields.<br />The oldest fossil of a modern bird ever found.<br />Why people go for alternative medicines.<br /> <br />For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: <a href="http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes" rel="noopener">http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes</a><br /><br />Sponsor Link:<br />This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by our great supporters, The Great Courses Plus.<br /> <br />And this week they’re giving my listeners this great offer:<br />A Free Trial and 50% off the regular price when you sign up for a quarterly plan!<br />G