Most large galaxies are thought to harbour supermassive black holes in their central regions. These enormous gravitational powerhouses can weigh anything from a few hundred thousand to several billion times the mass of a normal star. In some galaxies, such as our own Milky Way, these black holes may be dormant. But in active galaxies … Continue reading 🌌 Is the Milky Way’s Supermassive Black Hole Shaping the Universe’s Most Powerful Cosmic Rays? 🕳️⚡
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Cosmic Light Show: Hubble Reveals Spectacular Auroras Dancing on Uranus
Ever since Voyager 2 beamed home spectacular images of the planets in the 1980s, planet-lovers have been hooked on auroras on other planets. Auroras are caused by streams of charged particles like electrons that come from various origins such as solar winds, the planetary ionosphere, and moon volcanism. They become caught in powerful magnetic fields … Continue reading Cosmic Light Show: Hubble Reveals Spectacular Auroras Dancing on Uranus
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NASA’s Kepler Unveils 100+ Alien Worlds in a Stunning K2 Mission Breakthrough
The largest haul of confirmed planets obtained since the space observatory transitioned to a different mode of observing includes a planetary system comprising four promising planets that could be rocky. Credit: Third Party Reference An international team of astronomers led by the University of Arizona has discovered and confirmed a treasure trove of new worlds … Continue reading NASA’s Kepler Unveils 100+ Alien Worlds in a Stunning K2 Mission Breakthrough
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The Formation of Earth: From Cosmic Dust to a Living Planet
The story of Earth’s origin is one of the most fascinating narratives in planetary science, a journey that spans billions of years and begins in the depths of space. Understanding how Earth formed not only reveals the origins of our planet but also provides insight into the processes that shape planetary systems across the universe. … Continue reading The Formation of Earth: From Cosmic Dust to a Living Planet
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Are We Alone in the Universe: The Search for Human Life Beyond Earth
The cosmos is a repository of a great many mind-blowing notions, be it dark energy, dark matter, the notion of infinity, the billions of galaxies each with billions of stars, the Big Bang narrative, and the breathtaking spaceship journeys. But the cosmos is also a source of great gifts and surprises. The last comes from … Continue reading Are We Alone in the Universe: The Search for Human Life Beyond Earth
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Understanding Dark Matter: Mysteries of the Universe
Since Vera Rubin's pioneering work on galactic rotation, the term Dark Matter has intrigued many people. Something else that often accompanies this term is Dark Energy. Both sound mysterious, and it's easy to imagine them as sinister forces, I did. But then I learned Dark simply implied that it doesn’t interact with light. Credit: Third Party … Continue reading Understanding Dark Matter: Mysteries of the Universe
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Revolutionary Changes in India’s Spacecom Policy
A draft policy on opening up India’s space sector is expected to bring transformational change. The chairman of the commercial arm of the Indian Space Agency said this on November 10. Speaking during an interview at Euroconsult’s World Satellite Business Week Virtual Edition conference, chairman and managing director of Antrix Corp. Rakesh Sasibhushan said the Spacecom Policy draft … Continue reading Revolutionary Changes in India’s Spacecom Policy
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What the Big Bang Theory Reveals About Reality
Do you believe in the Big Bang Theory? I just had a glass of water. Why? I was thirsty. Why was I thirsty? Because it’s been a hot day. Why has it been a hot day? Well, this time of year, the planet’s relative position to the sun? Answer: The Big Bang. You can save … Continue reading What the Big Bang Theory Reveals About Reality
