With the transition to Block 3 Starship, a new paradigm of large scale launches is expected to kick off in 2026. The pace is picking up for humanity's return to Earth's nearest satellite. In October '25, Spacex released details of what's been achieved so far with Starship integrated flight test launches 1 to 11. The update relates specifically to NASA's Artemis program, for which SpaceX is a prime contractor. The plan is to establish a moon base, with the South Pole area a prime target given its resources. At long last, after a hiatus of more than 50 years, the time approaches to follow on from Neil Armstrong's legacy and leave new human footprints in the lunar regolith. [While you're here, why not check out our 'Spacious' back catalogue? https://beyondinfinity.com.au/category/space/]
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Our Inviolable Law of Conservation Of Energy
If you throw a tennis ball in space, does it go on forever? Dr Ian Storey, mathematician and Lecturer in Business Information Systems at Torrens University, talks physics, maths, Einstein and the probabilities. Oh.. and F1 cars. Brace for landing! [with apologies to Derek - not Eric - Muller of Veritasium fame]
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On The March: The Alarming Spread Of Invasive Species In Australia
Piers and bee-keeper activist Simon Mulvany dive into the spread of invasive species around the continent. We explore the devastating impact of the Varroa mite on bee populations, the algal blooms poisoning South Australia's coastline and the devastation of century old trees in Perth by the shot hole borer. There is now an urgent need for action to protect our unique and fragile ecosystems.
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Change Finally Coming To Real Estate Marketing In Australia
US real estate giant CoStar bought Domain, a leading Australian property platform. With sites like apartments.com, homes.com and expertise in data analytics, they could shake up how people trade real estate and mess with the big incumbents. Who knows, maybe they'll start selling houses with NFTs. Andrew Beecher offers insight.
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AI: Over-hyped & Over-feared
Piers and Andrew chew the phat and agree we're in an AI bubble which could burst at any moment. POP! We ruminate on the future of work and which jobs are stayers in the new paradigm; how AI has shifted employment, not destroyed it. We get esoteric in the uncanny valley of deep fakes, artificial muzak and alien art. We discuss AI's integration into kids' education and the need for guardrails, especially given the tragic suicide of a US teen allegedly egged on by an AI chat bot. We reckon AI needs control and has definite limitations, but should be a force for good.
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