Finding Our Place in the Universe

*Finding our place in the Universe<br />Deep sea ocean sediments are helping scientists better understand the complicated structure of our local galactic neighbourhood.<br />*New Zealand’s rocket lab back in the air<br />Rocket Lab has successfully placed a new Earth observation satellite into orbit. The flight was the first since July’s failed launch attempt.<br />*Project starship gathers pace<br />SpaceX boss Elon Musk says his interplanetary colonial transport rocket -- Starship could undertake its first orbital test flight as soon as next year.<br />*Another meteor show for Sydney<br />Another Meteor has been spotted streaking across the Sydney night skies. The latest cosmic encounter lit up the heavens at 6 44 in the evening being witnessed by thousands of people who recorded the sky show on their cell phones and dash cams.<br />*The Science Report<br />A new study warns that about 1 in 5 kids with COVID 19 are asymptomatic.<br />Warnings that eating ultra-processed foods makes you age faster.<br />A 60 per cent chance of a weak La Niña event developing during September, October and November.<br />A new study warns that asphalt is a worse pollutant than both unleaded and diesel combined.<br />Skeptics guide -- why people cling to conspiracy theories in uncertain times.<br /><br /><br />For more SpaceTime visit  <a href="https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com" rel="noopener">https://spacetimewithstuartgary.com</a> (mobile friendly). <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 />Get immediate access to over 200 commercial-free, double and triple episode editions of SpaceTime plus extended interview bonus content. Subscribe via Patreon or Supercast....and share in the rewards. Details at <a href="http://www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary" rel="noopener">www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary</a> or Supercast - <a href="https://bitesznetwork.supercast.tech/" r