Did you know that the Earth isn’t actually orbiting the center of the Sun? It’s true, and there’s no reason to be alarmed. When we learn about the Solar System, we see simplified diagrams showing planets orbiting the Sun in …
A conspiracy theorist recently asked, “If dinosaurs actually existed, wouldn’t their bones be everywhere?” This question has gained some attention online, prompting a fun and informative answer. First off, dinosaur fossils have been discovered on every continent, though they are …
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in space communication. For the first time, a laser-beamed message was successfully sent from deep space to Earth, a distance far beyond the Moon. What Happened? The Deep Space Optical Communications (DSOC) …
Humans have been wearing shoes for a very long time, but pinpointing the exact moment they started is tricky. Ancient shoes made from animal skins, plant fibers, and other materials often don’t last long enough to be found. However, some …
Summer is the best time to see the Milky Way in the Northern Hemisphere without a telescope. Here’s when and where to look. Prime Time for Milky Way Viewing This summer, you have the chance to see the Milky Way’s …
Recent reports have stirred up concerns about the potential impact of a “lost” asteroid named 2007 FT3 on Earth this year. Rumors suggest that if this asteroid were to hit, it could do so on October 5, 2024, with an …
NASA’s Psyche mission, which aims to explore the metallic asteroid Psyche, has recently achieved a groundbreaking milestone in space communication. Utilizing an innovative infrared laser system, the mission successfully sent a message from an astonishing 140 million miles (226 million …
Humans are naturally curious and creative, which has led to many scientific and technological breakthroughs. Here are 20 of the most important inventions of all time, explaining their origins and how they changed the world. 1. Use of Fire The …
An iceberg larger than Las Vegas has broken off from Antarctica’s Brunt Ice Shelf. This huge 380 square-kilometer (147 square-mile) piece of ice separated from the shelf on the morning of May 20. The break started from a crack that …
Just over a year ago, a mysterious message from Mars challenged people worldwide. Created by Daniela de Paulis, Artist in Residence at the SETI Institute, this encoded message aimed to simulate an alien signal. Despite its earthly origin, it truly …