S27E23: Planet Earth’s Pacific plate is pulling apart

The Space, Astronomy and Science Podcast.
SpaceTime Series 27 Episode 23
*Planet Earth’s Pacific plate is pulling apart
A new study has found that the Pacific plate is scored by large undersea faults that are pulling it apart.
*The Odysseus lander on its way to the Moon
Intuitive Machines mission to the lunar south pole has launched into space carrying seven NASA experimental payloads designed to prepare the way for the ultimate return of humans to the Moon – this time to stay there.
*NASA’s new PACE satellite reaches orbit
The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem – or PACE spacecraft will study the impact of tiny, often invisible things from space including microscopic life in the water and microscopic particles in the air.
*Russian Progress cargo ship reaches space station
A Russian Progress cargo ship carrying two and a half tonnes for supplies has successfully docked with the International Space Station.
*The Science Report
New study demands a more concerted effort to prepare for climate extremes in South Australia.
The new one minute test that provides early detection of autism spectrum disorder.
People who obsess over political beliefs more likely to engage in online cancel culture.
Alex on Tech: the battle of the A.I.s