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The dynamics of black hole star capture When we consider about black holes, shimmering points of gravity that warp both space and time come to mind. But what actually happens when a star wanders too close to one of these cosmic monsters? The dynamics of black hole star capture—a phenomenon intrinsically linked to the formation […]

As we stand on the precipice of 2025, the impending effects of La Niña loom large, promising to reshape global weather patterns in ways we are only beginning to comprehend. La Niña, characterized by the cooling of ocean surface temperatures in the central and eastern Pacific, acts as a counterbalance to its warmer counterpart, El […]

Giant mirrors in orbit and their potential uses In the vast and uncharted realms of outer space, human imagination often transcends the limits of Earthly practicality, giving rise to concepts and ideas that sound more like science fiction than reality. Among these fantastical notions, the idea of using giant mirrors in orbit has captivated scientists […]

The Origin and Structure of Atoms Atoms, the fundamental building blocks of matter, arise from a fascinating interplay of forces and particles that are rooted deep within the fabric of the universe. To understand atoms, it’s essential to recognize their basic structure, which consists of a nucleus, made up of protons and neutrons, and a […]

Testing the new space suit in orbit The recent Polaris Dawn mission has not only been a showcase of human endurance and initiative; it has propelled the testing of a new generation of space suits into the limelight, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of space exploration. Conducting an Extravehicular Activity (EVA)—commonly known as […]

In the grand theater of technological innovation, few concepts ignite the imagination quite like the concept of launching data centers into space. As humanity stands on the cusp of exploring new frontiers, a small Silicon Valley startup named Lumen Orbit has presented a compelling proposition: why not relocate our servers beyond the confines of Earth, […]

Saturn, the magnificent ringed planet, is undoubtedly the most stunning planet to observe through a telescope. Its fantastic system of rings is easily visible, even with a small telescope. However, these rings are slowly “closing up” from our perspective and will appear edge-on in 2025. Despite this, Saturn’s rings still retain much of their glory […]

In December 2022, NASA lost contact with its InSight Mars lander after it had been operating on the Martian surface for over four years. Despite this setback, scientists have continued to analyze the data collected by InSight and have made some exciting discoveries. One team of scientists, led by Sebastien Le Maistre of the Royal […]