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Newfound Ocean Planet is Suspected to Be Hosting Life

Measuring 92 billion light-years in diameter, the observable Universe is indeed unimaginably huge. God knows how big the entire Cosmos is, as those numbers are only available for its ‘observable’ part. In such dimensions, where trillions of galaxies exist, you…

August 25, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA’s Science Mission Directorate is Looking for Volunteer Reviewers

If you’ve always wanted to help out the SMD (Science Mission Directorate) of NASA, the long-awaited chance has finally arrived. The space agency’s SMD is looking for external or virtual panel reviewers. They must be subject matter experts, and if…

August 25, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Astronomers Locate Planetary Nebula in the Messier 37 Cluster

It’s pretty hard to be an astronomer and not give Messier 37 (aka M37 or NGC 2099) some attention. It’s the name of the brightest and richest open cluster located in the constellation Auriga. Phys.org reveals that after a new…

August 24, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA Reveals the Bone-Chilling Sound of a Black Hole

NASA revealed what a black hole sounds like, and it seems as if it was taken straight from the horror movies. These cosmic monsters are known for their “evil” and rebellious nature, as they can absorb anything that gets too…

August 24, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Physicists Discover Potentially New Ability of Protons

It can be both concerning and amazing that even nowadays, quantum physicists learn more about atoms and how their components behave. Who knows what wonders or bad news nature can show us? There are not a few scientists who believe…

August 23, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Eruption of the Tonga Volcano Was More Powerful Than the Nuclear Tsar Bomba

Unfortunately, humanity has the power to destroy itself without much effort if some leaders decide to start a nuclear war. It’s certainly not a pleasant thought, but we have to be aware of it. The Tsar Bomba was an aerial…

August 23, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope Captures Mesmerizing Photo of Jupiter and Its Huge Auroras

NASA doesn’t seem willing to take a break too soon when it comes to showing us the amazing powers of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Launched into space only less than a year ago, Webb once again amazes the…

August 23, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Hubble Snaps Unforgettable Photo of Globular Cluster From the Milky Way That’s Teeming With Stars

Even if it’s 2022 out there, NASA’s good old Hubble telescope doesn’t show any signs that it wants its pension. Once again, it has been aiming its powerful gears towards the skies and revealed a new image that will likely…

August 22, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

A Black Hole Jet Much Larger Than the Host Galaxy is One of the Latest Astronomical ‘Miracles’

Astronomers recently took a deep look at NGC2663, a galaxy located roughly 93 million light-years away and containing many more stars than our own Milky Way galaxy. Thanks to astronomers from the Western Sydney University and them using CSIRO’s Australian…

August 22, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Marine Organisms Are Dramatically Affected By Human-Made Noise Pollution

The vast majority of marine animals rely on a wide array of noises for echolocation, movement, or communication, which results in the formation of diverse soundscapes throughout the oceans of the world. In recent times, however, sounds originating from an…

August 22, 2022 · by Anna Daniels · 0

New Study Shows Why Mental Work Makes Us Exhausted

According to research published in the journal Current Biology, intense and prolonged cognitive work can indeed make you tired, even though you’re just sitting down! That’s right – it’s now been explained why thinking hard for hours at a time…

August 18, 2022 · by Katherine Baldwin · 0

New Yorkers Shouldn’t Freak Out After Recent ‘Splooting’ of Squirrels

Squirrels might be some of the cutest creatures in all of the Universe, but they can still have some surprising and eyebrow-raising gestures. It’s summer out there, and not even animals are comfortable when it comes to dealing with the…

August 14, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Scientists Find the Possible Source for Dark Energy

Scientists found out for quite a while about the existence of a mysterious force that causes the expansion of the Universe to accelerate. Without it, the Universe might be on its way back towards the singularity from where it came…

August 13, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

The Red Supergiant Star Betelgeuse Undergoes Unique Eruption

Betelgeuse, the red supergiant star located in the Orion constellation that has been concerning astronomers back in 2019 during its “Great Dimming,” is now manifesting unexpected behavior once again. After astronomers analyzed data brought by Hubble and other observatories, they…

August 13, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0

Meteorite Collisions From Earth’s Distant Past Played a Role in Continent Formation

Earth’s distant past was nothing but a peaceful place. Our planet had to go through constant bombardment from asteroids until it became a habitable place. But not many scientists thought that it is possible for continents to emerge as a…

August 11, 2022 · by Cristian Antonescu · 0