Why is there something instead of nothing? In other words: Why does the universe exist (and why are we in it)? Philosopher and writer Jim Holt follows this question to three possible answers in this engaging TED lecture. Or four. … Read More
The process responsible for the formation of the Earth does not imply the existence of key ingredients for life. New research, however, shows how our planet probably has acquired them. Scientists are saying a Mars-sized planet has hit the Earth … Read More
The speed of light in a vacuum is 186,282 miles per second (299,792 kilometers per second) If you could travel at the speed of light, you could go around the Earth 7.5 times in one second. Thanks to the work … Read More
Astronomers have revealed details of mysterious signals emanating from a distant galaxy captured by a telescope in Canada. The exact nature and origin of the radio waves are unknown, the BBC writes. Among the 13 fast radio bursts, there was … Read More
Several weeks ago, scientists announced they had confirmed the presence of a black hole in the center of the Milky Way, and they had already made a video walk there. The video is published by the European Southern Observatory and … Read More
An international team of astrophysicists has made one of the most detailed maps of the Milky Way far. They are united by the International Center for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR), which publishes the map and survey data. It shows the … Read More