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How did we get Mimas so wrong? We used to think Mimas was a dead world, famous only for the massive crater that gives the moon an uncanny resemblance to the Death Star. But in 2024, scientists discovered a secret hidden beneath its battered shell: a vast, liquid ocean we didn’t know existed. Join us to find out what’s really happening inside Saturn’s most surprising moon.▀▀▀▀▀▀ If you love learnin...

Can we harness the power of a star on Earth? In this video, we’re diving deep into the heart of the Sun to understand nuclear fusion. How are scientists trying to harness the fusion power of a star to produce energy here on Earth? Is it finally within reach? ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Taking care of your health just got easier, thanks to my sponsor Zocdoc - start here at: https://zocdoc.com/astrumspace ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum&...

Were we wrong about the 'wood wide web'? Trees can talk to each other. Or so the headlines claimed. The discovery of the 'wood wide web' triggered a media frenzy, changing everything we thought we knew about trees. But then, the scientific community pushed back. Join us to find out if everything we were told about the 'wood wide web' is actually a lie.▀▀▀▀▀▀ Explore the int...

Scientists may have just detected dark matter for the first time ever. Dark matter is dark. Invisible. Impossible to see. Or is it? Scientists may have just observed a direct signal from dark matter for the first time ever. Will this discovery allow us to finally figure out what dark matter is made of? Does this finally prove it exists? ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Join the adventure with Alex and discover more from Dw...

Apollo 11 almost failed. How did the crew beat the odds to land on the Moon? In this new Astrum Extra exclusive, we’re deconstructing the mission that defined an era. We’ll dive deep into the near-disasters, the groundbreaking physics, and the human grit that put the Apollo 11 crew on the lunar surface (and back home again safely). This is the first video of our Mission Profile series here on Astr...

Could there be life in the TRAPPIST-1 system? This star system is home to our best candidates for Earth 2.0, containing seven Earth-like exoplanets orbiting within the star’s habitable zone. What have we discovered on each of the planets so far? Are any of them actually habitable? Join us to find out why scientists think this system is our best chance at finding life beyond Earth. To those returni...

A compilation of ‪Astrum exploring AI in space exploration and astronomy. We’ll dig into the good, the bad, and the hard facts. How is AI helping us to make new discoveries? And what areas still need a human touch? ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠ A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these vi...

We’ve detected lightning on Mars for the first time. NASA’s Perseverance rover has just heard an unexpected sound - evidence of something never seen before on Mars: lightning. In this video, we’ll find out how decoding this tiny crackle could unlock the secrets of the Martian atmosphere, and could be the key to one day surviving on the surface. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Get a 10% discount on your next VisiSolar purc...

The Bermuda Triangle has an evil twin. Forget the Bermuda Triangle… its far deadlier twin is waiting in the Pacific Ocean. Known as the Dragon’s Triangle, this graveyard of ships has baffled explorers for centuries. But scientists have finally scoured the seafloor and exposed the terrifying secret that makes this zone a total death trap.▀▀▀▀▀▀ Remove your personal information from the web at https...

Could there really be life on Enceladus? Enceladus’ ocean is far more active than we thought. New images from the James Webb Space Telescope revealed the largest plume ever seen erupting from the tiny moon’s frozen surface. Deep diving into Cassini data, scientists have uncovered the chemistry hiding in the depths of the subsurface ocean… and it’s more complex and shocking than anyone imagined. Is...

Why is it so hard to return to the Moon? NASA’s Artemis II was scheduled for launch in February this year, but due to countless glitches and delays, the spacecraft has been firmly stuck on the launchpad. In this video, we investigate what’s been holding back the moon mission. Now we’ve reached the official launch day, will everything finally go to plan? ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched!...

This is the biggest tornado ever recorded. How did the world’s biggest tornado manage to catch the world’s experts completely off guard? The 2013 El Reno tornado came out of nowhere, broke the scales, and changed the way we look at extreme weather forever. In this video, we’ll dive into the science behind the storm to find out exactly what made this one so uniquely terrifying. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's news...

Scientists are hunting for PeVatrons, the most powerful objects in the Universe. For decades, we’ve been detecting super high energy cosmic rays from deep space, but we have no idea where they come from. These particles move so fast, they would need a QUADRILLION electron volts of energy to produce them. What in the Universe could be this powerful?▀▀▀▀▀ Join the adventure with Alex and discover mo...

In this compilation, we’re exploring the most violent storms ever recorded. From planet-sized dust storms on Mars, to permanent polar vortices on Saturn’s moon of Titan, and colossal solar eruptions that have the potential to destroy the Earth - journey with us to the most violent places in the Solar System. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? S...

This supercut explores NASA’s Juno mission to Jupiter. We'll uncover what Juno has discovered on Jupiter and its moons during its 15 years of exploration, and discuss the latest news about the mission. Has Juno reached the end of its life? To those returning and new to the channel: This video is a supercut of Astrum’s best Juno content, plus some new updates. We’ve edited this into a new seaml...

This is a compilation of the best content about black holes. These mind-bending objects continually push the limits of physics, defying our fundamental understanding of the Universe. Find out why they remain the strangest enigmas in the cosmos. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠ A huge thanks to our P...

What if Earth were hit by an antimatter meteor? In this video, we’re exploring a terrifying hypothetical scenario. Could a meteor made of antimatter exist? And would Earth survive an impact? ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠ A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up h...

What’s hiding under Antarctica’s ice? In this video, we’re exploring Antarctica, a region we know less about than any other planet surface in the inner solar system. But now, that’s changing. Scientists have uncovered strange signals and structures hidden beneath the ice. What exactly did they find? ▀▀▀▀▀▀ Explore the internet more privately with CyberGhost VPN: https://cyberghostvpn.com/AstrumEar...

This compilation uncovers the strangest phenomena on Earth, captured in rare footage from the ground and from orbit. We’ll delve into the science behind the rarest types of lightning ever witnessed, bizarre cloud formations, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes, revealing just how weird our planet can be.▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign u...

We’ve finally seen a star exploding in real time. For the first time, we have a front-row seat to one of the most violent events in the universe: a supernova. But there’s a catch - the shape of the explosion was not what we expected. In this video, we investigate the inner workings of the blast to find out what’s really going on inside.▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what...

La Niña isn’t doing what it’s supposed to. El Niño and La Niña. The two extremes of Earth’s global weather cycle. For thousands of years, the oscillation followed a steady rhythm… until 2025. This time, La Niña is breaking the rules. Join us as we break down the science of this global engine, and investigate why it has suddenly gone rogue. ▀▀▀▀▀▀ 🔒Remove your personal information from the web at...

This compilation explores the incredible sample return missions that have collected pieces of asteroids and comets, and brought them back to Earth. What did they find?▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠ A huge thanks to our Patreons who help make these videos possible. Sign-up here: ⁠ https://bit.ly/4a...

This compilation explores the hottest places in the cosmos. Journey through the superheated heart of a Quasar, the brightest explosion of all time, the blazing interior of the Sun, and the scorching surfaces of the hottest planets in our solar system.▀▀▀▀▀▀ Astrum's newsletter has launched! Want to know what's happening in space? Sign up here: ⁠https://astrumspace.kit.com⁠ A huge thanks to...

New discoveries about Uranus reveal something surprising hidden inside its core. A rare alignment is approaching, offering a fresh opportunity to study Uranus. Although only visited once by Voyager 2, cutting-edge telescopes and modern data methods mean new discoveries are still pouring in. So what is really hiding beneath the clouds of this mysterious pale blue giant?▀▀▀▀▀▀ Join the adventure wit...

In this Astrum Supercut, we're heading back to the birth of the universe. With telescopes like JWST, we’re now able to peer back to the beginning of time to witness the very first galaxies ever to form. But the deeper we look, the more we find things we didn't expect. Are our models of the cosmos actually wrong? To those returning and new to the channel: This video is a Supercut of our bes...