It is well known that astronomical events have a direct connection with events on earth. The tides of the ocean, for instance, are influenced by the phases of the moon. This is only one event that displays the speculator connection between the earth and the universe. If the moon can…
A recent discovery has left the world in awe. Yet again, we are left spellbound by the beauty of the universe. Scientists have found the oldest known solar system in the galaxy, at least one of them anyway. Kepler 444, orbited by 5 planets, seems to have been created around the…
Let’s consider a few astrological discoveries made in the previous year: Dark matter – it has been ascertained that dark matter is only as mysterious as dark energy, which gives us a deeper look into the riddles of space. Exoplanets, heavenly bodies in distant galaxies, have given a promise to…
We may be entering the year of 2015, but we cannot help but glance back to our previous year of astronomical discoveries. We are amazed by what we see. Based on scientific facts and the public’s interest, 10 stories stand out above all the rest! 1. Superclusters and our Milky…
Dark matter has never been easy to understand, neither has it been a piece of cake to measure. According to recently attained measurements, however, it seems that there is only half the amount of dark matter in the Milky Way than what we previously thought. If you have no idea…
It seems that interstellar space has much more to offer than just a source of a great quantity of our water supply. It appears that, out there, past our solar system, there is new life being formed and molded. At least, there are basic building blocks of life in its…
New research of two scientists from Shanghai University suggests that it is possible that there is a wormhole in the middle of the Milky Way. Sagittarius A* It is estimated our galaxy has a supermassive black hole called Sagittarius A* at its center, which is an object with a mass…
For the first time, scientists have simulated the evolution of the universe on a computer and have got such accurate results. The digital universe seems indistinguishable from the real one. The computer model will help test theories about how the universe works and what it consists of. A group of…
