Journey beyond Earth with strange facts and discoveries from across the universe. From black holes to mysterious space signals, this is where astronomy meets awe.
It is easy to dismiss the idea that the Earth is flat, but did you know that cosmologists also refer to our universe as possibly flat? However, this describes a specific geometric calculation and does not mean that the universe is flat, as in pancake-shaped. This is a theory associated with Alan Guth and others, developed … Read more
Scientists believe that the universe is expanding, but this statement has created confusion among the public. Because if the universe is really expanding, then what exactly is it expanding into? If the space encompasses all that exists, and the definition of the universe is everything, how does its expansion even work? The simple answer is … Read more
A common question or misconception about our capabilities to see objects in space is how we can see stars billions of light-years away, but we can’t see the finer details on what’s on the moon, such as the footprints of the astronauts who landed there, or the national flags. Let’s unpack how this phenomenon is … Read more
Stars are born in nebulae, regions in space filled with cosmic dust and gas. Then a gravitational collapse happened, and the materials around became concentrated because of gravity, forming a protostar. This is a hot and dense core that will trigger nuclear fusion after reaching a certain temperature, releasing energy and marking the birth of … Read more
There is a very high likelihood that there are aliens out there, but at the same time, we currently do not have a single piece of evidence, aside from the sheer size of our galaxy and the universe, for us to be alone. This is a phenomenon called the Fermi Paradox, named after Enrico Fermi’s … Read more
The Chicxulub impact is the event that most scientists consider the cause of the extinction of the dinosaurs. Its crater is located in the Yucatan Peninsula in Mexico, estimated to have occurred about 66 million years ago. This is an asteroid that not only wiped out the dinosaurs but also 75% of all lifeforms on … Read more
For decades, astronomers have been studying the universe with advanced technology, but even before that, our ancestors thousands of years ago had already developed their own ways of understanding the cosmos. From the Sumerians, Assyrians, and Babylonians, all the way to the current civilizations, we have tracked the movement and existence of our sun, moon, … Read more
Some people, up to this day, question whether humans have really landed on the moon or if it is all just made up. Those conspiracy theories will always be around; meanwhile, scientists have already estimated that we have left over 200 tons of trash on the moon. From the Apollo missions to other countries’ own … Read more
Uranus is the 7th planet from the Sun in our Solar System, an ice giant that has 13 rings around it. It also has at least 27 known moons. This planet is recognized specifically for its extreme tilt, which causes it to appear to float in space, rotating on a different side than other planets. … Read more
Most large galaxies in our universe are thought to have a supermassive black hole at their center. They play a very significant role in the formation and evolution of those galaxies. Although their direct observation remains a challenge to us, we know that the stars and planets orbit the galactic center, implying that a very … Read more
