Why is this galaxy a rectangle?
In the constellation Eridanus is a very strange dwarf galaxy, LEDA 74886, which, for some unknown reason, is rectangular. Some believe the dwarf galaxy LEDA...
Calculations: Entire Universe Could Collapse Quickly at Any Time
The universe is projected to continue its expansion, ultimately leading to a scenario where it could tear itself apart in approximately 22 billion years. However,...
Scientists to Io: Your Volcanoes are in the Wrong Place
Image: NASA’s New Horizons mission captured a giant plume from Io’s Tvashtar volcano. Snapped by the probe’s Long Range Reconnaissance Imager (LORRI) as the spacecraft...
How do Spiral Galaxies Get their Arms?
Spiral galaxies, characterized by their stunning pinwheel shapes, have captivated astronomers and stargazers alike. Our own Milky Way is a prime example, showcasing the beauty...
Chameleon Star Baffles Astronomers
The Chameleon Star: A Pulsar’s Puzzling Transformation Imagine a star that can change its behavior in the blink of an eye—one moment it’s a...
The Universe Looks and Grows Like a Giant Brain
Could the entire universe be a giant brain? This idea has been considered many times over the years, and there are similarities you might not...
Thirteen Little Galaxies Found to be Moving Mysteriously
A string of 13 dwarf galaxies orbiting the Andromeda Galaxy are exhibiting behavior that challenges current scientific understanding. These galaxies, aligned in a flat plane...
What If We’re All Just Pixels in Someone’s Game?
I’ve followed the simulation theory for years and still see it as a very interesting and real possibility. In fact, it drives much of...
Why Does Earth’s Orbit Tilt? Scientists May Know
Ladies and gentlemen, fasten your seat-belts for a mind-bending journey into the cosmic unknown. Tonight, we delve into one of Earth’s most perplexing mysteries –...
Complex Life Requires the Right Amount of Killer Asteroids
Asteroids: Balancing Life and Destruction Asteroids have long been viewed as potential planetary annihilators, capable of bombarding worlds with fire and molten rock. However, recent...