23: Dark Matter and D-Star Hexaquarks

SpaceTime with Stuart Gary Series 23 Episode 23*Could dark matter be made up of strange particles called d-star hexaquarksScientists have identified a sub-atomic particle that could have formed the 'dark matter' in the Universe during the Big Bang. *Rare white dwarf mergerAstronomers have identified an unusually massive white dwarf which may be the result of a rare merger between smaller two white dwarfs. *New in orbit satellite salvage spacecraft begins operationsNorthrop Grumman have undertaken their first in orbit satellite refuelling operation successfully linking up with an aging telecommunications satellite in geostationary orbit 36 thousand kilometres above the equator. *Choosing the right telescopeJonathan Nally from Australian Sky and Telescope Magazine tells us how to know what’s the best beginners telescope to buy. *The Science ReportThe Sun not responsible for global warming.Man-made climate change made Australia’s bushfires 30% more likely to occur.Fish oil supplements may be linked to a lower risk of death.Claims saffron can enhance the quality of sleep.A new study claims men can distinguish between the scents of sexually aroused and non-aroused women.Fake news on the Covid-19 Chinese corona virus continues to grow. For enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Get immediate access to over 175 commercial-free, double episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary or if you’re not a fan of Patreon, go to Supercast - https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/ RSS feed: https://rss.acast.com/spacetime Email: [email protected] To receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacyBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.