This is the last time we’ll have a ‘mini-moon’ for 31 years Our planet is about to gain a second ‘mini-moon’ tonight (29 September), which will remain for a few months. This object is part of the Arjuna asteroid belt, … Read More
Author: DANNY PRICE, THE CONVERSATION Some 540 million years ago, diverse life forms suddenly began to emerge from the muddy ocean floors of planet Earth. This period is known as the Cambrian Explosion, and these aquatic critters are our ancient … Read More
Author: Philip Goff In the past 40 or so years, a strange fact about our Universe gradually made itself known to scientists: the laws of physics, and the initial conditions of our Universe, are fine-tuned for the possibility of life. … Read More
If you’ve ever wanted to make the most fantastical experience a reality, we’ve found something just for you: a luxury glass igloo where you can can see the Northern Lights. Personally, I believe that most of us yearn for a … Read More
Author: Miguel Claro On July 10, 2022, a gigantic solar prominence appeared in the sun’s chromosphere, throwing a coronal mass ejection (CME) into space. Luckily, I happened to check the solar activity at the end of the day. Normally I … Read More
Authors Chris Impey – University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona Daniel Apai – Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Sciences, University of Arizona The ingredients for life are spread throughout the universe. While Earth is the only known place in … Read More