Tag: Astronomy
Celebrating International Asteroid Day: Astronomers Reflect on Achievements
Today, astronomers and space enthusiasts worldwide are celebrating Asteroid Day, reflecting on the potential threat of large space rocks impacting Earth and the efforts scientists are making to prevent such disasters. This day, observed...
Stunning 3D Makeover of ‘Pillars of Creation’ by James Webb Telescope
The "Pillars of Creation," an iconic image of interstellar gas and dust taken by the Hubble Space Telescope in 1995, has received a stunning 3D makeover thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST)....
Uncovering Mysteries: Dark Energy, Ötzi’s Tattoos, and Plant Invasions – A Reader’s Discussion
New data suggests that the density of dark energy, which was once believed to stay constant, may actually vary over time. In the standard model of the universe, dark energy is said to increase...
Spot the Rising Star: Anticipated New Arrival in the Coming Months
This week, we are looking up at the sky to witness an upcoming celestial event that will soon capture our attention. A star system known as T Coronae Borealis, also referred to as the...
Unveiling the Story Behind a Mysterious Meteorite Mix-Up
As I stood in the vast Sahara desert, holding a peculiar rock in my hand, my mind raced with excitement and curiosity. The rock, with its cracked exterior and textured interior, seemed to hold...
Unraveling the Universe’s Weirdest Puzzle with JWST’s ‘Little Red Dots’
Technological advancements often reveal puzzles hiding beneath the surface of reality. Infrared cameras, for example, helped discover a hidden portrait a decade ago within The Blue Room, one of Picasso’s early masterpieces. The cameras...