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Category: Astronomy
Why Space Is Not Completely Silent
For as long as humans have stared up into the vastness of space, we’ve imagined it as the ultimate silence.…
How Big Is the Universe?
On a clear night, far from the cities and light pollution, you can see the stars—thousands of them scattered like…
The Sound of Space: What Can We Hear?
When you think of space, what comes to mind? Stars twinkling in the blackness? Giant gas giants spinning slowly? Comets…
What Is a Day on Different Planets Like?
We tend to think of a day as a simple, fixed unit—a neat 24-hour package of sunlight and darkness. But…
James Webb Unveils Secrets of TOI-421 b, a Clear-Skied Sub-Neptune
In the grand sweep of the cosmos, humanity has always looked to the skies for answers. Over the last few…
Hubble Captures a Lopsided Marvel: The Twisted Beauty of Galaxy Arp 184
Suspended in the inky darkness of the universe, a strikingly lopsided spiral galaxy dazzles like a celestial pinwheel with a…
No More Singularity? Physicists Propose New Black Hole Paradigms
For over a century, black holes have captured the imagination of scientists and the public alike. Born from the equations…
How We’re Searching for Habitable Exoplanets
The search for habitable exoplanets has become one of the most fascinating and rapidly evolving areas of modern astronomy. As…
How Microbes Survive in Space
Life on Earth has always been defined by the conditions of our planet. The warmth of the sun, the protection…
Why Earth Is So Rare (And Lucky)
In the grand expanse of the universe, Earth is but a small dot, a speck in a vast, dark sea…
Could Life Exist Without Water?
Water—H2O—is the lifeblood of life as we know it. Every cell in our body, every plant that grows, and every…
How We’re Searching for Habitable Exoplanets
The search for habitable exoplanets has become one of the most fascinating and rapidly evolving areas of modern astronomy. As…
The Fermi Paradox: If the Universe Is So Big, Where Is Everyone?
On a quiet afternoon in the summer of 1950, the physicist Enrico Fermi posed a question that would echo through…
What If Aliens Contacted Us Tomorrow?
Picture this: You wake up on a bright Tuesday morning. The sun filters through your window, birds chirp, and your…
How Life Might Look on Other Planets
Ever since humanity first looked up at the night sky with wonder, we’ve asked one question more than any other:…
The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI)
We stare at the stars and ask the oldest question in human history: Are we alone? For thousands of years,…
What Is the Drake Equation?
Ever since humans first looked up at the night sky, we’ve asked the question: Are we alone in the universe?…
Could There Be Life on Europa or Enceladus?
In the vastness of our solar system, among the many moons that orbit the gas giants, there are two icy…
Indian Astronomers Discover Three Variable Stars in King 6
In the vast tapestry of the Milky Way, not every star gets to shine in the spotlight. Some remain tucked…
Is the Moon Really Moving Away from Earth?
Every night, whether it’s a glowing crescent or a luminous full orb, the Moon graces our skies like a timeless…
What If the Moon Disappeared?
The Moon has captivated humanity for centuries, both as a symbol of mystery and a crucial component of life on…