We all have some views based on personal experience, education, mass media, and opinion of those around us. We accept many of the ideas associated with science as a fact, although they have long been disproved. Here are some of the most common science myths that most people believe to…
The space telescope Kepler has found more than 500 million planets in our galaxy suitable for life. In this connection, astronomers and mathematicians suggest that only in our galaxy, there might be thousands, if not tens of thousands of advanced alien civilizations. And as in the rest of the universe,…
Today's article is focused on the questions that ask, 'What would happen if...' Let's start! What if… 1 …the Earth was twice as big? If the diameter of the planet was 16,000 km, its mass would be 8 times as big, and the force of gravity would increase twice. All…
Almost once a year, the unique phenomenon of celestial beauty called the total solar eclipse takes place in different parts of the world. The next opportunity to enjoy this captivating celestial event is the total solar eclipse in November 2012. What is a total solar eclipse? A solar eclipse is…
There are some pretty interesting facts about space and the universe out there. If you thought you knew quite a bit about planets and space, then think again! You haven't seen anything yet! The universe is vast, including dust, light, planets, and unidentified objects. Over the years, we've learned some…
Could there be elusive portals hidden within the magnetosphere surrounding our planet? Scientists continue to search for answers. Jack Scudder, an expert in plasma physics at the University of Iowa, states that in the magnetosphere of our planet there are so-called “X points”. These "X points" are thought to be hidden portals where…
Good news: the world will not end on December 21, 2012, despite all the prophecies. Here are 5 reasons why the Earth will continue to rotate in December 2012, according to NASA scientists: 1. Was the Mayan calendar studied by NASA scientists in detail? “As the calendar that you have…
Astronomers have revealed eight major unanswered mysteries of the Universe which are still puzzling the scientific community. Are you intrigued? According to the journal Science, unanswered questions vary from the riddle of dark matter to the query of why the Sun is so hot. Indeed, in some cases, even scientists admit that many of these…
Here are the 10 most popular scenarios for the destruction of the world in 2012, according to the Telegraph newspaper. This disaster, which according to some people will occur at the end of the year, may take the form of an extraterrestrial attack or occur because of the destruction of…
A rare alignment between Earth, Venus, and the Sun allowed astronomers of the 17th and 18th centuries to calculate the precise distance of the Earth from the Sun for the first time. Now, astronomers around the world are preparing for the next transit of Venus that will take place on…
