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21 SET 2026 · Lifeline in Orbit: Progress 96 Docks at ISS Amid SpaceX Crew-13 Delays
Russia’s Progress 96 cargo craft delivers 2.8 tons of vital supplies to the International Space Station as SpaceX’s Dragon remains grounded.
How does the International Space Station stay supplied when commercial flights hit a snag? In this episode, we cover the arrival of Russia’s Progress 96 (Progress MS-35) cargo freighter at the ISS on September 19, 2026. After a one-week launch delay caused by a Soyuz-2.1b third-stage technical issue, the uncrewed spacecraft successfully docked at the Poisk module, carrying nearly 2.8 tons of food, fuel, atmospheric gases, and scientific gear.
We explore why this resupply mission is vital for the seven members of Expedition 75—including NASA’s Jessica Meir, ESA’s Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos’s Anna Kikina—as SpaceX’s Crew-13 mission enters its third week of delays due to an oxidizer leak on the Dragon capsule. Plus, we break down the tech on board, including automated Kurs-NA docking navigation and a specialized exoskeleton workstation for the upcoming "Teledroid" robotic experiment.
#Progress96 #ISS #SpaceX #Roscosmos #NASA #SpaceResupply #SpaceStation #Expedition75 #Crew13 #Teledroid Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/science-by-scitech-brief--6952329/support.
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14 SET 2026 · The "Surgical ChatGPT": Inside the World's First Live AI-Assisted Brain Surgery
In today's episode, we investigate the historic story of Rhys Hibbert, a 48-year-old father who became the first patient in the world to undergo a brain tumor removal assisted by live, real-time artificial intelligence. We take you inside the operating room at London's National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, where surgeons removed an 11mm tumor from his pituitary gland.
We break down how this groundbreaking AI system analyzed the live endoscopic video feed in real time to color-code critical, hidden anatomy—such as the carotid arteries and optic nerves—guiding the surgical team on exactly where it was safe to operate. Developed in-house at UCL and running on NVIDIA’s Clara IGX platform, this technology acts as an "expert second pair of eyes" trained on hundreds of previous surgeries. Join us as we explore how this medical milestone successfully saved a man's sight and what it means for the future of AI in healthcare. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/science-by-scitech-brief--6952329/support.
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10 SET 2026 · Predicting the Where, Not the When: Inside the New Earthquake Breakthrough
Can we map exactly where the next massive earthquake will strike? UC Riverside geophysicists Gareth Funning and Axel Periollat have developed a GPS-based algorithm that does just that. But why are we still so vulnerable?
In this episode, we dive into a groundbreaking seismic discovery from the University of California, Riverside. Geoprofessors Gareth Funning and Axel Periollat have created a new algorithm utilizing high-precision GPS measurements of subtle ground movements to identify locked fault zones (asperities) silently accumulating strain. The method proved its immense potential by pinpointing the exact rupture zone of the massive Mw 8.8 Kamchatka earthquake in Russia before it struck.
However, there is a crucial limitation: the technology can tell us where the earth will rip, but not when. We explore the massive gaps in our offshore monitoring networks where the most dangerous faults lie, and the harsh reality of urban vulnerability. For instance, in Riverside, California, 76% of the housing stock was built before 1990, meaning millions of homes do not meet modern seismic building codes. We also touch upon geologist Nic Barth's study of New Zealand's Alpine Fault, proving how the direction of an earthquake's rupture dictates its path of destruction.
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7 SET 2026 · The Cosmic Atlas: Inside the Launch of NASA’s $4.3 Billion "Discovery Machine"
On Sunday, August 30, 2026, NASA’s highly anticipated Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope successfully launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket on a million-mile journey to Lagrange Point 2. In today’s episode, we explore why scientists are calling this $4.3 billion flagship observatory a true "speed machine". We break down its 300-megapixel Wide Field Instrument, which matches Hubble's sharpness but boasts a field of view 100 times larger, allowing it to scan the sky 1,000 times faster.
We dive into the core scientific mission: creating massive 3D maps to solve the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy, which make up 95% of our universe. We also analyze the high-tech active coronagraph that uses shape-shifting mirrors in real-time to block starlight and photograph planets 100 million times fainter than their host stars. Finally, we discuss the geopolitical and political drama behind the scenes—including the bizarre moment President Donald Trump called into the live post-launch press conference through Administrator Jared Isaacman's mobile phone, despite previously proposing budget cuts to cancel the telescope. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/science-by-scitech-brief--6952329/support.
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31 AGO 2026 · Storm Over Wenchang: Why China Paused Its Historic South Pole Moon Rush
Is the new space race on hold? On August 23, 2026, the China Manned Space Agency made a sudden announcement: the highly anticipated Chang'e-7 mission has been officially delayed and cannot launch within its planned window this year. In today's episode, we investigate the perfect storm that halted Beijing's ambitious leap to the lunar south pole, starting with the rapid development of Typhoon Narra in the South China Sea, which brought heavy winds and rain to the Wenchang Launch Site.
We break down the high stakes of this mission, which consists of an orbiter, a lander, a rover, and a first-of-its-kind rocket-propelled hopping robot designed to jump directly into the permanently shadowed depths of Shackleton Crater to find water ice. We also analyze the shadow of a recent setback: the dramatic explosion of a Long March 7A rocket just two weeks prior, on August 10, 2026. Join us as we explore what this delay to 2027 means for China’s goal of landing astronauts by 2030, and how NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman is reacting to this unexpected twist in the battle for the moon's most valuable resources. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/science-by-scitech-brief--6952329/support.
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24 AGO 2026 · Burning Out: The Failed $30 Million Space Rescue of NASA’s Swift Telescope
Is space towing the future of satellite preservation, or a high-risk gamble? NASA and startup Katalyst Space Technologies officially aborted the audacious, first-of-its-kind mission to rescue the sinking Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory. In today's episode, we investigate the dramatic orbital crisis: how a $30 million rescue probe named LINK launched into an uncontrollable spin just weeks after liftoff, ultimately running out of vital xenon gas fuel before it could salvage the 22-year-old telescope.
We break down the science and the stakes. Swift, designed to hunt the universe's most violent gamma-ray bursts, was dragged down prematurely by intense solar storms swelling Earth's atmosphere. We analyze the technical breakdown of the attitude-control failure, the lessons learned from this 9-month "rush job," and what Swift’s upcoming fiery reentry means for the future of orbital servicing—and the fate of other aging icons like the Hubble Space Telescope. Join us as we explore why NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman insists this high-risk trial was still worth the attempt. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/science-by-scitech-brief--6952329/support.
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12 AGO 2026 · The Jupiter-Sized Moon: How CD-35 2722 is Forcing a Cosmic Identity Crisis
Is it possible for a moon to be as big as the largest planet in our solar system? In today’s episode, we dive into the groundbreaking discovery published in the journal Nature on July 22, 2026. Lead author Kevin Hoy and his team have detected a massive "exosatellite" orbiting a brown dwarf just 73 light-years away. This object, with at least 90% of Jupiter’s mass, is the most plausible "exomoon" candidate ever found, yet it defies every traditional label.
We break down the unique three-tiered hierarchy: a small star orbited by a brown dwarf, which in turn is orbited by this giant gas satellite every 170 days. We analyze the technical feat achieved by the Very Large Telescope (VLT) in Chile using the radial velocity method—the same "wobble" technique that found the first exoplanets. Join us as we explore the "limit of language" in astronomy: if it’s the size of a planet but orbits a "failed star," what do we call it?. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/science-by-scitech-brief--6952329/support.
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5 AGO 2026 · Lunar Collision: SpaceX’s Unintentional Impact and the Future of Space Junk
A building-sized rocket is about to leave a permanent mark on the Moon. On Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at approximately 2:35 a.m. ET, a four-metric-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage will slam into the lunar surface at 5,400 mph (8,690 kph). In today’s episode, we investigate how this unintentional collision near Einstein Crater became a high-stakes scientific experiment.
We break down the physics of the crash: a hollow 45-foot cylinder hitting with the force of three tons of TNT, potentially kicking up a dust plume 60 miles (100 km) high. We explore why NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter and South Korea’s Danuri are racing to capture the aftermath to study lunar geology and protect future Artemis astronauts from "sandblasting" debris. Join us as we discuss the "carelessness" of space junk disposal and what this crash tells us about the increasingly crowded highway to the Moon. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/science-by-scitech-brief--6952329/support.
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1 AGO 2026 · The Silence of the Stars: Is Jodrell Bank Facing its Final Countdown?
In today’s episode, we investigate the shocking announcement that the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) will withdraw all funding from the e-MERLIN network and the historic Jodrell Bank Observatory in March 2028. We break down the "devastating and irreversible" cuts that have outraged the scientific community, including physicist Brian Cox, who warns of a legacy of ill-considered decisions.
We dive into the numbers: how a £2.8 million annual shortfall puts 28 specialized jobs and the research of 3,000 scientists at risk. We explore the observatory’s legendary history—from tracking the Soviet Sputnik to filming the "cosmic movie" of the universe—and why 80% of early-career physicists are now considering leaving the UK. Join us as we discuss the political battle led by MP Tim Roca to find alternative funding and whether the UK can afford to lose its world-class status in radio astronomy. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/science-by-scitech-brief--6952329/support.
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27 LUG 2026 · 102 Million Miles Home: The Epic Return of NASA’s Chris Williams and the Soyuz MS-28
What does it feel like to return to Earth after eight months in weightlessness? On July 26, 2026, NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian cosmonauts Sergey Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev completed a marathon mission of 241 days aboard the International Space Station. In today’s episode, we break down their "fiery plunge" through the atmosphere and the dust-filled touchdown in the remote steppes of Kazakhstan.
We explore the incredible background of Chris Williams: from volunteer firefighter and EMT to Harvard medical physicist and now, a history-making astronaut who completed two critical spacewalks to repair the station’s robotic arm. We analyze the scientific impact of their 3,856 orbits, including research on cancer treatments and semiconductor manufacturing. Join us as we discuss the enduring cooperation between NASA and Roscosmos and the moment Williams finally held a traditional matryoshka doll back on solid ground.
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