Space

The concept of warp drives has always been a fascinating one, deeply rooted in the realm of science fiction. From the writings of John Campbell to the futuristic world of Star Trek, the idea of superliminal travel through hyperspace has captured the imaginations of many. However, despite its popularity in literature and media, the existence

Recent groundbreaking research has led to the detection and measurement of an invisible, weak energy field surrounding our planet Earth, known as the ambipolar field. Initially hypothesized over 60 years ago, the discovery of this electric field marks a significant milestone in our understanding of our planet’s behavior and evolution. According to astronomer Glyn Collinson

SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket, a trusted workhorse in the space industry, has faced a rare failure when its first-stage booster tipped over and exploded while attempting to land after its latest launch. This incident, which occurred during the delivery of 21 Starlink internet satellites into orbit, has raised concerns about the reusability of the rocket

The Polaris Dawn mission has been making waves in the space community due to its groundbreaking feature of the first-ever spacewalk by commercial space travelers. This mission, backed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, does not include any professional astronauts among the crew. Instead, it consists of a diverse group including a businessman, a fighter pilot, and

SpaceX is on the verge of launching an all-civilian crew on an ambitious orbital journey that promises to redefine the boundaries of space exploration. The Polaris Dawn mission, spearheaded by billionaire entrepreneur Jared Isaacman, is scheduled to take off from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, ushering in a new era in space travel with

The recent announcement by NASA that US astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams will have to extend their stay at the International Space Station, and return home aboard SpaceX instead of Boeing’s Starliner, comes as a fresh blow to Boeing’s already tarnished reputation. This decision, made to ensure the safety of the astronauts,

The expansion speed of the Universe has long been a topic of fascination and debate among scientists. Recent measurements taken using the James Webb Space Telescope have shed new light on this issue, suggesting that the local Universe is moving away from us at a rate of approximately 70 kilometers per second per megaparsec. This

As the closest major galaxy to our Milky Way, Andromeda has been on a collision course with our galaxy for billions of years. However, recent studies have shown that the fate of these two galaxies might not be as set in stone as previously believed. Astronomers from the University of Helsinki and Durham University have

Fast radio bursts (FRBs) have captivated the attention of astrophysicists for years as sudden and intense blasts of radio wave energy from deep space. These mysterious phenomena remain one of the most intriguing puzzles in astrophysics, prompting researchers to delve deeper into their origins and mechanisms. A recent study led by the Italian National Institute

The Sun, as seen from Earth, appears to be calm and peaceful, a constant presence in our daytime skies. However, upon closer inspection, it is a place of erupting chaos and intense solar activity that has surprised astrophysicists. Andrew Gerrard, the department chair and director of the Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research at New Jersey Institute

The intriguing phenomenon of tidal disruption events in the centers of galaxies has puzzled astronomers for decades. Originally theorized by Jack G. Hills and Martin Rees in the 1970s and 80s, these events occur when a star is torn apart by a supermassive black hole, resulting in a spectacular display of fireworks known as a

Black holes are known for their destructive nature towards stars that come too close to them. However, in rare instances, a star may survive the encounter and be pulled into an orbit around the black hole. This unique occurrence leads to a much slower and drawn-out death for the star, providing valuable insights into various

Recently, the Earth was struck by an intense solar storm, with conditions of a level-four geomagnetic storm observed by a specialized center at the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). This solar storm has the potential to bring the northern lights to night skies even further south than usual, with auroras potentially visible in

The age and vastness of the Milky Way galaxy lead us to believe that there should be numerous intelligent civilizations inhabiting various corners of the universe. However, the fact that we haven’t made contact with any alien life forms raises the question: where is everybody? A recent study suggests that alien civilizations may be so

The study of cosmic rays has puzzled astronomers since their discovery in 1912 by Austrian-American physicist Victor Hess. Initially, scientists believed that all sources of radiation were confined to Earth until Hess measured high levels of ambient radiation in a high-altitude balloon. This groundbreaking discovery led to the identification of cosmic rays, which are high-energy

The Gaia mission, known for its incredible star-charting capabilities in the Milky Way Galaxy, has also proven to be a skilled asteroid hunter. Recent reports from astronomers reveal the success of Gaia in identifying more moons of asteroids within our solar system. The latest data release, Gaia’s release 3, has unveiled observations that will add