Mystery of the Martian core solved | S26E131

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The Space News Podcast.
SpaceTime Series 26 Episode 131
*Mystery of the Martian core solved
A new study of data from NASA’s Mars Insight lander mission has concluded that the Martian liquid metallic core is both smaller and denser than previously thought -- but also that it’s surrounded by a layer of molten rock.
*Protecting Europa Clipper from Jupiter’s immense radiation
Engineers have just completed the final piece of armour designed to protect NASA’s Europa clipper spacecraft from intense radiation during its mission to explore the Jovian ice moon Europa.
*India launches its first crew capsule
India has carried out a successful test flight of its new manned capsule which will the subcontinent’s first astronauts into orbit in 2025.
*The Science Report
A new study warns that future increases in ice-shelf melting in the West Antarctic are now potentially unavoidable.
Claims vegetarianism may be partly related to your genes.
Eastern Mediterranean was once a region of green savannahs and grasslands that provided an ideal passage for multiple early human movements out of Africa.
Alex on Tech new AI chips and happy 22nd birthday to the I-pod.

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