S26E42: RNA Nucleobases Found in Space Rocks // Asteroids // Oumuamu | SpaceTime Astronomy News

<b>*RNA nucleobases found in space rocks</b> Scientists studying samples of the asteroid Ryugu brought back to Earth by Japan’s Hayabusa 2 mission have discovered it contains uracil – one of the four nucleobases that make up RNA . <b>*Discovery of an asteroid orbiting the Sun inside of Venus</b> Astronomers say the discovery of an asteroid orbiting the Sun inside the orbit of Venus could be the first of a population of inner solar system asteroids. <b>*Oumuamua's weird orbit due to gas</b> Scientists have developed a surprisingly simple explanation for the alien comet Oumuamua's weird orbit which appeared to accelerate as it left our solar system. <b>*The Science Report</b> Study shows most Australian reef species have declined in population over the last decade. Study shows modern day grape varieties originated in Israel and the Caucasus 11 thousand years ago Salad really does scream when you cut it. <b>Skeptic's guide </b>to the science of ghosts <b>This week’s talent includes:</b> Associate Professor Fabio Capitanio from the Monash University And our regular guests: Alex Zaharov-Reutt from iTWire.com Tim Mendham from Australian Skeptics Jonathan Nally the editor of Australian Sky and Telescope Magazine<b></b> <b> </b> <b>Listen to SpaceTime on your favorite podcast app with our universal listen link: </b><a href="https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com/listen</a> <b></b> For more SpaceTime and show links: <a href="https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://linktr.ee/biteszHQ</a> If you love this podcast, please get someone else to listen to. Thank you… <b>To become a SpaceTime supporter and unlock commercial free editions of the show, gain early access and bonus content, please visit </b><a href="https://bitesz.supercast.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>https://bitesz.supercast.com/</b></a><b> . Premium version now available via Spotify and Apple Podcasts.</b> <b> </b> <b>For m