Black holes are one of the most frightening phenomena that exist in space. Their gravitational force is so strong that they distort space and time beyond possible limits. Therefore, it begs a question what could happen if such a monster suddenly appeared close to our solar system? Before answering this question,…
The reality of a permanent colony on Mars is getting closer with every new press release from the Mars One project. Let's explore Mars colonization prospects and dangers. The Era of Mars Colonization Is about to Start Space continues to beckon U.S. billionaire Dennis Tito. He was there in 2001…
European and U.S. astronomers discovered traces of water on Ceres, a dwarf planet and the biggest and most spherical asteroid in our solar system. The water was detected in the form of water vapor columns ejected into space possibly from volcanic geysers. It is the first unambiguous detection of water on…
A cup of hot coffee put in the refrigerator cools down instantly. Similarly, if the sun went out and its heat was suddenly "switched off", which in reality is physically impossible, the Earth, compared with the surrounding space, would remain hot for several million years after that. However, the inhabitants…
The comet Ison, dubbed by the astronomers the “Comet of the Century”, was expected to be observable in the northern hemisphere as it was getting closer to the Sun and promised a ‘once in a lifetime’ spectacle for skywatchers. The comet Ison weighed more than 3 billion pounds and was…
Astronomers announced when exactly the magnetic field of the star will change to the opposite polarity, and what troubles it can cause to the inhabitants of the earth. NASA astronomers announced when the Sun’s magnetic field will change its polarity. According to the calculations, it will happen in only three…
What could the Earth look like in millions of years if human civilization is wiped out? Human civilization is developing very fast. Only five thousand years ago, the first nodular writing was introduced, and today, we have learned to share terabytes of information at light speed. And the pace of…
Outer space is full of mysterious and scary phenomena, from stars that suck the life out of their own kind to giant black holes which are billions of times larger and more massive than our Sun. Below are the most frightening things that exist in outer space. 1. The ghost…
