Earth’s fiery youth transforming into a living world. The history of our planet is a vast epic, of which humanity is only the final, brief chapter. The history of our planet is an endless epic. Our planet, Earth, formed approximately 4.54 billion years ago. That number is already difficult to comprehend, but here’s the truly…
“If intelligent life is so common in the universe, then where is everybody?”With this simple question, Italian physicist Enrico Fermi ignited one of the most profound mysteries of modern science. Known as the Fermi Paradox, it explores the contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life and the complete lack of evidence for its existence….
The NASA SpaceX Crew-11 mission marks another big step in space exploration. On Friday at 11:43 a.m. EDT, four astronauts launched aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The launch took place at Launch Complex 39A at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Their destination is the International Space Station (ISS). There, they will carry out…
Marking 25 Years in SpaceNASA is celebrating 25 years of continuous human presence in space. Since November 2000, astronauts have lived and worked aboard the International Space Station (ISS) every day without pause. This milestone highlights the dedication of international teams who have contributed to scientific discoveries and technological innovations. An International EffortMore than 280…
Ever wondered how people in ancient times crossed oceans or deserts without maps or compasses? The answer lies above — in the stars, Sun, Moon, and planets. In this post, you’ll learn how to stargaze, find direction, and understand the sky like our ancestors. Step 1: Understand the Cardinal Directions Let’s start with East, West,…
A Tribute to Dr. Vera Rubin and the Discovery of Dark Matter The Andromeda galaxy dark matter story began in the 1960s, when Dr. Vera Rubin and her team made a groundbreaking observation. While studying the motion of stars in Messier 31 (M31), better known as the Andromeda galaxy, they noticed something unusual. Stars at…
Have you ever stared at the Moon and wondered if it’s just a beautiful lamp in the sky? In truth, that pale orb is so much more than decoration — it’s a guardian, a stabilizer, a rhythm-maker, and perhaps one of the biggest reasons life on Earth still exists. Let’s explore how this ancient companion…
Long before satellites scanned the stars and black holes were more than just theory, a few curious eyes turned to the night sky and asked a simple question:“What are those lights above us?” Thus began the incredible human journey we now call astrophysics — a voyage not through space alone, but through centuries of thought,…
