Space
How Hot Is The Sun?
The sun holds the solar system together and provides the heat, energy, and illumination necessary to sustain life on Earth. But how hot is the sun?
How Many Planets Are In The Milky Way?
Marvel at the vastness of the Milky Way, with 100-200 billion planets in its span, our home galaxy is proof of the fantastic scale of our universe.
The Upcoming 2024 Total Eclipse
On April eighth, 2024, a total solar eclipse will occur over the US and Canada after it crosses the Pacific Ocean and Mexico.
The Farthest-Away Pictures of Earth Ever Taken
Farther away photographs of Earth serve as a reminder of how small the world is. Explore the farthest-away pictures of Earth ever taken.
Is the Milky Way Galaxy A Different Shape Than We Thought?
New research shows that the flat disk shape scientists believed the Milky Way to look like is wrong. Here is what the new research has to say.
Can Black Holes Be Tangles in the Fabric of Space-Time?
Black holes have gone through an evolution of scientific discovery, culminating in recent discoveries about topological solitons.
How Many Space Stations Are There In Space?
Explore the evolution of space stations, from Salyut 1 to the ISS and China's Tiangong, and their impact on space exploration.
Can We Explain The Beginning Of The Universe?
Explore the universe's origin, the Big Bang Theory's evolution, technological advancements in physics, and the unresolved mysteries of cosmology.
Can Bacteria Survive in Space?
In 2018, an experiment involving bacteria and astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) proved that bacteria can survive in space.
Why Does Venus Rotate Slowly Despite Being So Close to the Sun?
Venus and Earth are often called sister planets because of their similarities. However, Venus rotates very slowly and in the opposite direction to Earth.
Why Isn't Earth Perfectly Round?
Earth's roundness, known since ancient Greek times and visible in satellite photos, is imperfect due to factors like centrifugal force, gravity, and geology.
The Giant Ice Volcanoes On Pluto
Pluto's ice mountains with methane snow, resembling ice volcanoes, have reshaped our understanding of the dwarf planet and hinted at potential life.
Stars Can Eat Their Planets: How and Why It Happens
Learn how stars can eat their planets in different ways and what are the consequences and implications of these cosmic events.
The Ten Largest Galaxies In The Universe
Galaxies come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. If we think of galaxies as singular objects, they are some of the largest structures in the universe.
Earth-Sized Exoplanet Rocked by Volcanism
Scientists have recently discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet that might be covered in volcanoes; LP 791-18 d is approximately 90-light years away.
A Unique Galaxy Mystifies Astronomers
Astronomers have recently uncovered a distant galaxy that has proven to be both unique and mysterious; galaxy 3C 297 is about 9.2 billion light years away.
The Biggest Solar Flares To Have Ever Hit Earth
While most solar flares are harmless, they can cause disruption to electrical systems on Earth. What are some of the largest solar flares to ever hit Earth?
What Ionized the Universe
Empty space in the universe is largely ionized, which means that the atoms within the mediums have been stripped of their electrons.
The 10 Best Astronomical Observatories In The World
The Maunakea Observatories are a series of telescopes in Maunakea (on the Island of Hawaii), which 12 separate and non-profit institutions operate.
Universes Greatest Mysteries and Why They are Unsolved
The universe is shrouded in mystery. No matter how much science uncovers about the universe, there always seems to be more to discover.
Jupitor's Offical Moon Count Up To 92 Now
Astronomers recently confirmed the existence of 12 new moons around Jupiter, raising its official moon count to 92 moons.
Our Solar System is the Rarest Kind in the Milky Way
Recently published research suggests that how the planets are ordered in our solar system makes it among the rarest type of solar system in our galaxy.
The Origin Of Planet Earth
The Earth formed along with all the other planets around 4.5 billion years ago. The planets of our solar system formed shortly after the sun.
What Does E=MC2 Mean?
E=MC^2 was formulated by Alberta Einstein in 1905, and it describes how mass and energy are related. Mass is imply concentrated energy.
Hubble’s 10 Most Significant Discoveries
The Hubble Space Telescope is one of the most powerful telescopes ever built, and it has revolutionized our understanding of the universe.
How Big Is Pluto?
Pluto is a dwarf planet that was once classified as the ninth and smallest planet of our solar system with a diameter of 1,473-miles (2,370-kilometres).
What Was The Most Expensive Space Mission?
The most expensive space mission was NASA space shuttle program, which lasted from 1972 to 2011 and cost an estimated $209-billion.
How Did Saturn’s Rings Form?
Saturn’s rings likely formed after multiple comets, asteroids, and small moons broke apart in orbit, with their debris forming the rings.
How Do Telescopes Analyze Exoplanet Atmospheres?
Telescopes look for starlight that passes through the atmosphere of a planet. The spectrum of that light can then be analyzed to determine composition.
How Often Are Stars Born?
Scientists estimate that four solar masses worth of stars are born every year in our galaxy, yet that rate will vary from galaxy to galaxy.
Hubble Observes Black Hole Devour a Star
Hubble recently observed a supermassive black hole 300-million light years away devouring a star, an event known as a tidal disruption event.
What Is The Longest Space Mission?
The longest space mission to date is the Voyager mission, which began in 1977 and is still ongoing. The mission has now lasted over 45-years.
New Research Suggests Light Pollution Is Worse Than Previously Thought
Light pollution is the phenomenon by which artificial light reduces the amount of visible stars. Recent data suggests light pollution is getting worse.
Could Plants Be Detected on Other Planets?
Plant life on exoplanets could potentially be detected through the amount of infrared radiation that plants reflect back into space.