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Why is space exploration important? It allows us to get to know our own planet better! ? There're so many questions to answer: "what if Earth had rings?" "what if Earth had no moon?" What if there's another planet hiding inside ours? And it's true! Scientists claim the remains of an entire planet have been found inside the Earth! A protoplanet slammed into Earth long time ago... and it's still the...

Imagine a world where the sun never sets. Well, believe it or not, there's a scenario where that could actually happen. It's called being tidally locked, where one side of the planet is always facing the sun and the other side is stuck in perpetual darkness. In this "twilight zone" between scorching hot and freezing cold, there's a chance that life could hang on. Picture humans getting all sci-fi,...

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Landing on the Sun might sound like a sci-fi fantasy, but in reality, it's a logistical nightmare. The Sun's scorching temperatures, averaging around 9,932 degrees Fahrenheit (5,500 degrees Celsius), are enough to instantly vaporize any spacecraft. Plus, the immense gravitational pull would make escaping the Sun's orbit a Herculean task. However, scientists and space agencies are continuously expl...

You’re trudging up a steep sand dune, one foot in front of the other. Out of breath. Exhausted. You’ve lost too much water and your body is beginning to shut down. You know you can’t go on for much longer. Finally, you reach the top of the dune. And there before you is what you didn’t want to see. It’s so horrible that it takes seconds to sink in. Stretching to the horizon, is a literal sea. Of en...

There are countless events that have made a mark on the history of humanity in one way or another. And although some of the more important events have overshadowed smaller ones, each one has its importance and encouraged future scientific research. Have you ever heard of Carrington Event, for example? It was the worst solar storm ever recorded. On September 2, 1859, people all over Europe and Nort...

When it comes to space exploration, there's no limit to the human desire to see all the planets and places there, as fast as possible. Is it possible to travel in space at the speed of light? One NASA engineer claims to have invented a new rocket engine that can reach 99% of the speed of light. A rocket traveling at such speed could reach Mars in less than 13 minutes and Moon - in just over a seco...

The Solar System is the gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the planets that orbit it. But what if we replace the Sun with some other extreme space objects? First of all, all the planets will lose their light source. Some of the planets might even freeze and the Earth won't be an exception. Normally, black holes are so far away that we can't see them even with a telescope. But something st...

Researchers found weird patterns in cosmic rays that could be a ticket to a whole other dimension. It's like stumbling upon a sci-fi portal in our cosmic backyard. Now, don't go packing your bags for the parallel universe vacation just yet. Scientists are still decoding the cosmic riddles, but it's a wild ride of curiosity and space intrigue. NASA's basically playing cosmic detective, and we're al...

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Get ready to dive into the mind-boggling world of black holes, where some of these cosmic beasts can actually mess with time itself. Yep, you heard that right – they can erase your past! But don't worry, we've got all the juicy details on how this mind-bending phenomenon works and what it means for the universe as we know it. So, grab your popcorn and prepare to have your understanding of time and...

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What would really happen if a tiny piece of the Sun started moving toward Earth? Would it melt everything in its path or create a brand-new world? Dive into this fiery thought experiment as we explore the science, chaos, and unimaginable beauty behind a solar fragment invading our planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scientists Have Found Most Shocking Planets In the Universe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sun Is Getting Stormier By About 6% Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This Planet Is Moving Toward Its Doom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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NASA has translated radio waves created by planets' atmospheres to find out what they sound like. The Sun only appears yellow to us through the filter of our atmosphere. Astronomers have found the largest hole we've ever seen in the Universe. Are you ready to debunk some well-known space myths and learn the latest coolest space facts? Get your spacesuit on; we launch in 3,2,1...liftoff! Learn more...

In 2022, a couple of scientist squads from Oxford and Vienna pulled off a real mind-bender. They did this experiment where they split up a photon using some fancy crystal mojo. And get this: the photon ended up cruising through both the past and the future at the same time! It's like time travel, but with a twist—'cause, ya know, there are always exceptions to the rule. But hey, it's still pretty...

What If We Lived Inside Saturn’s Rings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Let's take a leap into the future, shall we? In 2123, envision a world where technology is seamlessly integrated into every aspect of our lives. Flying cars might not be the norm, but sustainable modes of transportation dominate the scene, with eco-friendly solutions at the forefront. Advanced medical breakthroughs have extended human life expectancy, and perhaps we've even cracked the code on com...