The deep space is filled with cosmic wonders, many of which can't be explained. The following deep space wonders defy common logic and inspire scientists as they peer into the fathomless universe. 1. Bizarre Mass of Objects Orbiting Star A strange pattern of light found orbiting star KIC 8462852 Discovered…
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…
Black holes are regarded as the most extreme case of gravity. They are objects so compact with extremely high gravity that even light cannot escape. Their properties were first studied by the famous American physicists Robert Oppenheimer and Hartland Snyder in 1939 who theoretically proved that whenever a star of…
It’s become a common event, finding new planets beyond our solar system. Tom Wagg, however, was the youngest person to make such a discovery, which is uncommon, to say the least. According to a press release from Keene University in England, Wagg was only 15 years old when making this…
Did you know that in the center of our galaxy exists what is basically a ruthless vacuum in space and time? That's right, our entire galaxy, like many other large galaxies, rotates around a black hole. It is not impossible to speculate that the helix-like shape of the Milky Way…
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…
