Tag: Astronomy
Mysterious X-Shaped Structures Discovered in Earth’s Upper Atmosphere – NASA’s Findings Explained
A recent discovery by NASA's GOLD mission has revealed unexpected X- and C-shaped structures in Earth's ionosphere, the electrified region of the atmosphere that allows for long-distance travel of radio signals. The ionosphere's density...
Exploring Space: Episode 118 – Understanding the Dark Side
On the latest episode of This Week In Space, Rod Pyle and guest co-host Isaac Arthur sat down with NASA research scientists Alina Kiessling and Jason Rhodes to discuss the complex concepts of dark...
Exploring JAXA: My Decision to Skip Mount Fuji for the Japanese Space Agency
Mount Fuji has become a popular spot for tourists to visit and take photos, but the overcrowding and lack of respect for the local culture has become an issue. The Japanese Space Agency, JAXA,...
NASA Captures Footage of Two Asteroids Passing Earth
NASA recently captured footage of two near-Earth asteroids passing by our planet, providing valuable insights into these celestial objects. The Goldstone Solar System Radar, part of NASA's Deep Space Network, observed the asteroids 2024...
Reevaluating Dark Matter: Surprising Galaxy Observations
Scientists have long relied on the existence of dark matter to explain the strange behavior of galaxies. However, new observations that challenge this theory are sparking a reevaluation of our understanding of the universe.The...
Unveiling Forbidden Black Holes and Ancient Stars in Tiny Red Dots
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has recently discovered mysterious objects known as "little red dots" in the early universe. These objects, believed to be ancient stars and massive black holes, challenge current models...
Unveiling the Universe: How Astronomers Interpret Light Data
Photons, the tiny messengers of force that make up light, are truly fascinating. They can act like waves or particles, making them incredibly versatile. When you see anything around you, whether it's your computer...
Unveiling the Purpose of the Mysterious Ancient Computer Through Cosmic Research
The Antikythera mechanism, a fascinating ancient calculator dating back 2,200 years, has been a source of wonder and fascination since its discovery in 1901 from a shipwreck near a Greek island. Over the years,...
Exploring Jupiter’s Moon Io: NASA’s Juno Probe Discovers ‘Fire-Breathing’ Lava Lakes
NASA's Juno spacecraft has been focusing on Jupiter's moons during its extended mission, and its latest discovery is quite fascinating. The Jovian moon Io is found to be covered in lava lakes that resemble...
Starmus 2025: Science and Music Festival Returns to Canary Islands
The Starmus science and music festival is set to return to the Canary Islands in April 2025 for a special edition on the island of La Palma. Founded by astrophysicist Garik Israelian and Queen...