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The Great Southern Comet came within 446,000 miles of the Sun — scientists explain how close an object can get and surviveAstronomical objects can approach the Sun, with some comets and asteroids traveling remarkably close and surviving. Mercury, despite being ...- In 1993, Russia reflected sunlight from space. Now, a California startup wants to turn the night sky into a marketplace for on-demand sunlight from orbitA California startup is developing satellites that could redirect sunlight to Earth after sunset, creating what it calls “sunlight on deman...
- In 1901, divers recovered an ancient geared device from the Greek shipwreck. 125 years later, the Antikythera Mechanism is still revealing secrets about ancient sciencesIn 1901, divers searching a Greek shipwreck found something no one expected: a small, corroded machine packed with gears. It was the Antiky...
- Quote of the day by Carl Sagan: 'For small creatures such as humans the universe is bearable only through love' - A powerful life lesson on why love can make life’s biggest challenges easier to face by the American astronomer & astrophysicistCarl Sagan’s powerful quote, “For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love,” reflects on humanity’s place in a...
- In 1932, a Bell Labs engineer trying to solve mysterious static from transatlantic phone calls that repeated every 23 hours and 56 minutes accidentally discovered radio waves from the center of the Milky WayIn the early 1930s, Bell Labs engineer Karl Jansky embarked on an investigation into transatlantic radio interference. By constructing a la...
- NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope set to investigate the universe’s biggest mysteries - Check launch date, time, mission goals and what to expectNASA's Roman Space Telescope is set for a Sunday launch to explore cosmic mysteries. This powerful observatory will investigate dark energy...
- Sagittarius existed in real dimensions but over the past approximately 6 billion years, Milky Way has been absorbing dwarf galaxyWhether the Milky Way's early growth was fueled by homegrown star formation or a galactic merger has been a matter of debate, according to...
- Hyderabad-born MIT astronomer Rohan Naidu, who dropped out of engineering at 18 & loves Test cricket, is behind the 'Black Hole Star' discoveryBlack Hole Star: A Hyderabad-born astronomer and fellow scientists have identified a possible ‘black hole star’ using the James Webb Space ...
- From ancient rock carvings to Einstein: How eclipses changed human historyAncient civilizations meticulously recorded eclipses through carvings and writings, capturing the mysterious vanishing act of the Sun. Chin...
- Solar eclipse: A strange yellow line appeared during the 1868 phenomenon in India, sparking a mystery that took nearly 27 years to solve and eventually led scientists to heliumAstronomers observed a unique spectral line during an 1868 solar eclipse in India. This unexplained yellow line suggested an element unknow...
- Solar Eclipse Myths: From Dragons to Gods, How Ancient Civilizations Explained Solar EclipsesAncient cultures created myths to explain the Sun's mysterious disappearance during eclipses. These stories featured dragons, demons, and w...
- Solar Eclipse 2026 - August 12, 2026: Why Ancient China Believed a Dragon Was Eating the SunAncient China viewed solar eclipses as omens from celestial creatures. A powerful dragon was believed to devour the Sun during these events...
- Scientists uncover a hidden force shaping the Sun in breathtaking new imagesNew images from the Daniel K. Inouye Solar Telescope reveal swirling plasma patterns. Scientists have observed Kelvin-Helmholtz instability...
- In 2009, scientists suggested ancient Greeks chose temple sites based on the ground beneath themA groundbreaking study has found that numerous ancient Greek temples in Sicily are primarily aligned with the sun's rise, setting them apar...
- Is a massive planet lurking beyond Pluto? Tyche planet mystery: In 1999, scientists proposed a world four times Jupiter's mass; 25 years later, the debate continuesIs there a giant hidden planet beyond Pluto? Tyche planet mystery explained: In 1999, astronomers proposed Tyche. They suspected a giant wo...
- Betelgeuse has a companion star, Siwarha. Astronomers confirm the dying red giant isn't alone. Here's what it meansBetelgeuse's companion star discovered explained its variable brightness. Astronomers have confirmed Betelgeuse, a famous night sky star, h...
- Super Earth near our Solar System: Scientists find potentially habitable planet that receives almost the same sunlight as Earth & lies in perfect 'Goldilocks Zone' for lifeSuper Earth Discovered: Astronomers have identified a new Earth-like exoplanet, GJ 3378b, a mere 25 light-years away. This 'super-Earth' or...
- A black hole event has revealed a truth physicists long suspected: Einstein and Hawking were rightScientists have confirmed century-old predictions by Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking after observing two black holes colliding about a ...
- Is there life on other planets and moons? NASA makes big revelation based on returned asteroid samplesNASA's OSIRIS-REx mission discovered molecules vital to life and a history of saltwater on asteroid Bennu. The findings suggest essential c...
- Building telescopes on the Moon could transform astronomy - and it's becoming an achievable goalThe Moon also offers opportunities for other types of astronomy as well. Astronomers have lots of experience with optical and infrared tele...
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