S27E65: Europa's Secrets: Juno's Stunning New Discoveries

Join us for SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 65, where we uncover the latest cosmic revelations and scientific advancements.
First, we delve into the intriguing new features discovered in high-resolution images of Jupiter's icy moon Europa. Captured by NASA's Juno spacecraft, these images reveal signs of plume activity and ice shell disruption, providing clues about the moon's subsurface ocean and its potential to support life.
Next, we explore a groundbreaking model explaining the formation of free-floating planets. Recent findings suggest that gravitational perturbations in dense star clusters could eject giant planets, leading them to orbit each other as they drift through interstellar space.
Finally, we report on NASA's Perseverance rover, which has collected its 24th rock sample on Mars. This new sample, rich in carbonate and silica, holds promise for understanding the Red Planet's ancient habitability and potential signs of past life.
00:00 This is SpaceTime Series 27, Episode 65, for broadcast on 29 May 2024
00:44 New features discovered in high-resolution images of Jupiter's icy moon Europa
09:18 A new model to explain the formation of free-floating planets
16:09 NASA's Perseverance rover collects its 24th rock sample on Mars
18:28 A new study warns that fish oil supplements have been associated with a 13% increased risk of developing atrial fibrillation
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