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!
The total eclipse of the sun will be visible in the U.S. on August 21, 2017. This will be the first time in almost four decades. I hope Americans are ready for a heavenly show! From Oregon all the way to South Carolina (spanning Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, and parts…
We aren’t just foreign muscle and tissue, we are filled with the cosmos, and one with the universe! Our entire being is made of stardust! As a child, I wanted to be a robot. I can’t remember much about why, but I do remember that I didn’t like my skin…
How much time does the human race have left on Earth? Not more than 1000 years, Stephen Hawking says. We always knew that we had a limited time to live the way that we live on this Earth. According to one of the world’s top physicists, Stephen Hawking, our societies may…
It’s difficult for us, as individual human beings, with the feeling of distinctness and separateness we have, to comprehend that everything is interconnected. Indeed, we're so alone, at times, in this physical form which seems to differentiate each of us from the rest - where all our fortunes seem to be varied…
Is it possible that a conscious Higher Being created our universe? Who are we? Where are we? What is the Universe? Who made it and why? Even if you are a religious person, the religion you have faith in doesn't provide all the answers to these questions. For thousands of…
Have you ever imagined what the Sun would look like from all the planets of our solar system? This phenomenon is explored in these wonderful illustrations created by Ron Miller. Space is a mystery that has been confusing to humans since the dawn of time. After centuries of observation and…
The world’s most ancient computer, Antikythera mechanism, has long been puzzling researchers. Who created it and most importantly, for what reason? It seems that after years of research, this mystery was finally solved. But first of all, let’s take a look at a brief history of the Antikythera mechanism. The…
One of the greatest challenges of the modern astrophysics is an explanation about the origin (or formation) and evolution of the universe. This issue has been a heated source of discussions during the past centuries and even before since man began to learn about the universe. Following Einstein’s general theory…
For the first time, Brazilian researchers have discovered a star with an almost purely oxygen atmosphere. The newly discovered star, named SDSSJ124043.01+671034.68 and nicknamed "Dox,” is the first-ever seen star with 99% of its atmosphere composed of pure oxygen. The star with an oxygen atmosphere is categorized as what is…
Life is but a vapor, and the universe is vast. Its history is way past ancient. The timeline of the universe is almost unfathomable. If we take a look at this timeline of the universe, we see ourselves as an equivalent of only a few seconds. Can you imagine the…
