68: Monster Black Hole Firing an Energy Beam Towards Earth

The astronomy and space science news podcast.Stream podcast episodes on demand from www.bitesz.com/spacetime (mobile friendly).  *The Monster black hole firing an energy beam towards EarthNew observations of the supermassive black hole at the centre of our galaxy suggest it’s shooting a powerful energy beam almost directly towards our solar system. *Discovery of eight more repeating Fast Radio BurstsAstronomers may be a step closer to finally solving the mystery of Fast Radio Bursts following the discovery of eight rare repeating bursts. *A treasure trove of ancient galaxies uncovered in the distant universeAstronomers have discovered vast treasure trove of previously unknown ancient massive galaxies. *Second EDRS laser satellite reaches orbitEurope’s second EDRS laser communications satellite has been successfully launched into orbit.YouTube URL: https://spacetimewithstuartgary.tumblr.com/post/186836533198  *The Science ReportCancer is now the leading cause of death in high-income countries.A new study says there’s still no consistent evidence that cell phones cause cancer.Giant 150 square kilometre raft of pumice rock drifting towards Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.New questions about the evolution of some of homo-sapien’s earliest ancestors.A new study on how people understand colour.Irlen Institute pushing its controversial coloured filters in Australian Schools. This episode of SpaceTime is brought to you by The Great Courses Plus - life long learning from the best in their field. To take up our special trial offer and help support the show, just go towww.thegreatcoursesplus.com/spaceFor enhanced Show Notes including photos to accompany this episode, visit: http://www.bitesz.com/spacetimeshownotes Subscribe, rate and review SpaceTime at all good podcasting apps…including Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, PocketCasts, Podbean, Castbox, iHeartRadio, Radio Public, TuneIn Radio, Spreaker, Deezer, ACast, etc RSS feed: https://feeds.megaphone.fm/spacetime Would you prefer to have access to the special commercial-free version of SpaceTime? Of course you would...Help support the show, subscribe via Patreon....and share in the rewards. Details at www.patreon.com/spacetimewithstuartgary  Help support SpaceTime: The SpaceTime with Stuart Gary merchandise shop. Get your T-Shirts, Coffee Cups, badges, tote bag + more and help support the show. Check out the range: http://www.cafepress.com/spacetime Thank you. Plus: As a part of the SpaceTime family, you can get a free audiobook of your choice, plus 30 days free access from audible.com. Just visit www.audibletrial.com/spacetime or click on the banner link at www.spacetimewithstuartgary.com Email: [email protected] To receive the Astronomy Daily Newsletter free, direct to your inbox...just join our mailing list at www.bitesz.com/mailinglist   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and...Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/spacetime-with-stuart-gary--2458531/support.