S26E94: Voyager 2's Return // Tectonic Shifts // ISS Resupply: Unraveling Space Mysteries

**Voyager 2's Intergalactic Journey Continues:** Despite a brief loss of contact, NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft, currently journeying through the vast expanse of interstellar space, approximately twenty billion kilometers away, has been confirmed to be fully operational.**Revolution in Earth's Plate Tectonics:** A groundbreaking study suggests a recent transformation in Earth's plate tectonics system, which was previously divided into two unique layers.**Successful Supply Mission to the ISS:** Northrop Grumman's Cygnus ND-19 cargo ship, loaded with approximately 3800 kilograms of essential supplies, has accomplished a successful docking at the International Space Station.**The Science Report:** - **Australia's Rocket System Contribution:** Australia is set to provide the US with cutting-edge guided multiple launch rocket systems, marking a significant advancement in international defense cooperation. - **DNA Sequencing for Australian Newborns:** The potential for DNA sequencing of every newborn in Australia is being explored, a move that could revolutionize healthcare and disease prevention. - **COVID-19 and Genetic Variants:** A gene variant prevalent among individuals who remain asymptomatic despite contracting COVID-19 has been identified, offering new insights into the virus's behavior and potential treatments. - **Alien Craft Sightings Debunked:** Claims of alien spacecraft sightings over Washington have been refuted by skeptics, underscoring the importance of critical thinking in the face of extraordinary claims.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.