Unbelievable facts, recent scientific discoveries, and thought-provoking theories about space exploration and the Universe in general. Interesting reads for amateur astronomers, skywatchers, and anyone who would like to learn more about the universe we live in!

Top 13 Major Scientific Breakthroughs of 2013

Immunotherapy against cancer, namely the recruitment of the immune system to eliminate the tumor, was considered by the «Science» magazine the main scientific breakthrough of 2013, which became a "key year" in the war against cancer. The leading magazine presents a list of the major scientific breakthroughs of 2013, from…

This Is What Potential Alien Life Might Look Like, According to National Geographic

In short, the form of potential alien life would depend on the conditions which would exist on their planet. On planets covered with vast oceans, life can exist in the form of water creatures resembling inhabitants of our marine environments. In a world with strong gravity and dense atmosphere large,…

Wormholes and Quantum Entanglement Seem to Be Linked

What is the link between quantum entanglement and a wormhole? Wormholes in the space-time continuum, which are a great method of the rapid movements between different parts of the universe, are certainly well known to the readers of science fiction. Moreover, the concept of wormholes is well described in the…

Our Universe Is a Hologram, Say Japanese Scientists

There are many points of view on the origin of the universe: from scientific theories and single hypotheses to philosophical and religious assumptions. One of the most common is the so-called Big Bang theory, according to which, the universe originated more than 13 billion years ago and is constantly expanding.…

If Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life Exists, It Is Probably Beyond Our Understanding

It is probable that intelligent extraterrestrial life exists and the aliens are already "looking at us in the face" in a form that is beyond human perception, supports Queen Elizabeth’s astronomer. Lord Martin Rees, an astronomer of the royal family and president of Britain's Royal Society, said it is very…