Space and Universe

Space and Universe

Immerse yourself in the infinite universe and vast space with our curious publications on constellations, galaxies, black holes, planets, the solar system, and more. Are we alone in the universe?
Facebook
Favorites
Twitter
Pinterest
Bus-Sized Asteroid Approaches EarthBus-Sized Asteroid Approaches Earth
03 Oct.
A bus-sized asteroid is approaching Earth and will be at its closest to our planet today, October 3. NASA announced that it will be at a mere 54 060 mi (87 000 km) from us.
Curiosity Rover Finds Signs of Life on the Red PlanetCuriosity Rover Finds Signs of Life on the Red Planet
07 Nov.
The Curiosity Rover's latest mission has registered methane gas, a waste product which only living organisms are capable of releasing. Following this logic, NASA astrophysicists believe that the discovery is proof of life on Mars.
Facts and Myths about the Full Moon you May Not KnowFacts and Myths about the Full Moon you May Not Know
14 Oct.
There is a proven link between the full moon and exceptionally severe bleeding brought on by trauma. This is also the reason why many surgeons refuse to perform operations during this lunar phase.
Animals to Help Man Set Foot on MarsAnimals to Help Man Set Foot on Mars
13 Jan.
Mars has a dry surface with rising dunes and never-ending dust storms which can break down the instruments on board the Curiosity rover.
Geminids and Beliefs about MeteorsGeminids and Beliefs about Meteors
22 Oct.
What we know is that back in the early centuries, meteor showers were something quite strange and even terrifying to our ancestors. In ancient times, people would give meteors all sorts of meanings and see signs in them.
NASA: We've Found Liquid Water on Mars, Life on the Planet is PossibleNASA: We've Found Liquid Water on Mars, Life on the Planet is Possible
29 Sept.
NASA has found running water at a narrow and nearly 328 ft (100 m) long salty water flow. The news was announced by the American space administration at a press conference aired around the world.
The Armstrong LimitThe Armstrong Limit
17 Sept.
The Armstrong limit has wide implications in aviation and astronautics for the survival of pilots, paratroopers and astronauts in the event of a cockpit malfunction and if pressure regulators fail.
NASA Finds Likely Habitable PlanetNASA Finds Likely Habitable Planet
28 Aug.
It's likely for Kepler-452b to have a denser atmosphere, contain more water and more active volcanoes. The exoplanet takes 385 days to complete a full orbit around its star, making its calendar year longer than ours.
Scientists Spot 3-Mile Pyramid on CeresScientists Spot 3-Mile Pyramid on Ceres
24 June
With its approach of the dwarf planet, the space probe managed to take several photos that have already sparked a frenzy. In the photos taken earlier this year, we can see several large, bright and unexplained spots in an enormous rocky crater.
Think of a Wish During the New MoonThink of a Wish During the New Moon
25 Aug.
The new moon begins today at 5:13 PM. On this day, everything you wish for will come true. The new moon occurs on a different date each month. It is the beginning of the lunar cycle.