Magnetars and Fast Radio Bursts

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 122<br />*More evidence linking Magnetars to mysterious Fast Radio Bursts<br />Astronomers have identified a sudden and violent outburst from a type of neutron star called a magnetar, as the likely source for those mysterious events known as Fast Radio Bursts.<br />*New data release helps explain the evolution of the Milky Way Galaxy<br />Astronomers have just released GALAH DR3 – the largest set of stellar chemical data ever compiled. The study was undertaken at the Siding Spring Observatory in far western New South Wales.<br />*A new way of discovering Brown Dwarfs<br />Astronomers have for the first time ever detected a failed star known as a brown dwarf from its radio emissions.<br />*The Science Report<br />Early phase three trial results showing a better than 90% success rate for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine.<br />Global warming causing the planet’s fresh water lakes to begin heating up.<br />New study claims it’s best to just be yourself on facebook.<br />Researchers say it’s not just how much you exercise but also intensity that counts.<br />Skeptics watch: Do anti-vaxxers really understand science.<br /><br /><br />Sponsor Details:<br />This episode of SpaceTime is brought to with the support of ExpressVPN...Rated No.1 by TechRadar...and as used by us. For three months free when you sign up for any 12-month package just visit <a href="http://www.tryexpressvpn.com/space" rel="noopener">www.tryexpressvpn.com/space</a> and help support the show.<br /> <br />The Great Courses Plus...lifelong learning from the best in their fields. For your 14 day free trial of the entire library, please visit <a href="http://www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space" rel="noopener">www.thegreatcoursesplus.com/space</a> and help support the show.<br /> <br />LastPass password manager….it’s one we use and is a lifesaver. Check it out for free at spacetimewithstuartgary.com/lastpass and help support the show.<br /> <br />NameCheap.com….your online presence begins with a great domain name. Find