Welcome to the show notes for Episode 141 of the "Spacetime" podcast, hosted by Stuart Gary. In this episode, we delve into China's ambitious Mars mission, a novel cosmic source for gold, and NASA's upcoming SPHEREx mission. **Episode Highlights:** 1. **China's Mars Sample Return Mission**:
Summary: China announces plans to conduct a Mars sample return mission, potentially beating NASA and ESA. The mission, named Tianwin Three, involves complex logistics and builds on the success of Tianwin One.
2. **Alternative Cosmic Source for Gold**:
Cosmic Gold, Neutron Stars, Astrophysics, Heavy Elements, Gold Synthesis, Stellar Explosions. - Summary: Astrophysicists propose a new theory suggesting that low mass neutron stars could be a source of heavy elements like gold and platinum, offering fresh insights into cosmic chemistry.
3. **NASA's SPHEREx Mission**:
Summary: NASA's SPHEREx mission, slated for a 2025 launch, aims to create the most detailed map of the universe, studying the history of galaxies and searching for key molecules in space.
4. **Additional Topics**: - El Nino Conditions: Discussion on the persistence of El Nino and its climatic impact. - Artificial Sensor for Fabric Textures: Introduction of a new sensor mimicking human touch in recognizing fabric textures. - AI Stereotypes in Medical Imaging: Exploration of biases in AI-generated images of medical professionals. - Derbyshire Big Cat Sighting: A light-hearted anecdote about a supposed big cat sighting in Derbyshire.
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**About "Spacetime" Podcast:** "Spacetime" is a leading podcast exploring the latest in space exploration, astrophysics, and beyond. Hosted by Stuart Gary, each episode brings fascinating stories from the cosmos, insightful interviews, and updates on the latest space missions.