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!
Over the past decade, there has been a tremendous amount of effort to find intelligent alien life on exoplanets, i.e., other planets out of our solar system. The 2009 launching of NASA’s Kepler telescope boosted the hunting of the new planets. Primarily designed to be used for the finding of…
Dark matter is one of the unsolved mysteries in physics and astrophysics. This hidden matter, which is believed to form as much as 85% of the total matter in the universe, was first introduced about 60 years ago by the astronomer Fritz Zwicky. He developed and later proposed his “missing…
So, you’re in a spacecraft far above the earth and you hear a strange noise, what do you do? Well, one thing’s for sure, you let your imagination run wild and start hearing things. Well, to be fair, hearing strange noises in the vast blackness of space can be quite…
The asteroid 2013 TX68 is reported to be passing by the Earth on March 5, 2016. While NASA researchers are still trying to find out its exact trajectory, it is estimated that the asteroid may get as close to Earth as 11000 miles, i.e., closer than some communication satellites orbiting…
A long-time effort to detect gravitational radiation has finally led to a triumphant conclusion - for the first time after about a century of extensive effort, scientists have finally succeeded to verify and detect it. The discovery of gravitational waves was carried out with the participation of over 1000 physicists…
There are many old stories and myths about extraterrestrial life. This has not only been a hot issue for debate among the scientific community but has also been an attractive subject among the public. The issue that once was regarded as a secret, as well as a source of anxiety…
During the year 2015, we’ve witnessed some pretty cool happenings in the cosmos. It was a great year for stargazing-eclipses, full blood moons and meteor showers have delighted our eyes. This year, there’s more to come. Maybe you’re not a starman, but you can enjoy the fantastical celestial events of…
Another year on earth has passed, and now we can look back at what we’ve accomplished. Science has progressed in leaps and bounds, bringing us ground-breaking finds, revealing anticipated answers. It’s safe to say, there are more than a few examples of these accomplishments. Let’s take a look at 10…
