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It takes the Earth a little more than 365 days to make a complete trip around the Sun. It happens because of the Sun's gravitational pull. But what if it was the other way round? What if the Sun rotated around our planet? Would it lead to catastrophic results or we wouldn't even notice the difference? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our planet rotates once every 24 hours in respect to the Sun - this time is know as the solar day. The current speed of rotation is about 1,000 miles per hour. That's a lot, but we don't really feel this speed and it doesn't affect us. But what if this speed got much faster - let's say... the speed of light. If the Earth was rotating at the speed of light, how would it affect our planet and our li...

What's going on outside of our Solar System? Well, a lot! An exoplanet is any planet that's located beyond the borders of our Solar System. What are they like? Spoiler: some of those exoplanets are pretty bizarre and some of them may host life. Let's head on an incredible journey to these 12 exoplanets! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you know what space is really like? Actual astronauts set the record straight! From floating tears to exploding bodies and the sound of silence, discover the most common space myths — and the surprising truths from those who’ve actually been there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sun has a regular heartbeat, and we call it the solar cycle. But it's been a bit of a drama queen lately because it's experiencing a "solar minimum." Translation: fewer sunspots and less solar activity. Solar flares and sunspots usually spice things up, but they've been pretty scarce lately. Scientists have noticed that the Sun's magnetic field is getting all tangled up. This could mean some i...

Astronauts can survive on the International Space Station (ISS) for quite a while. On average, they stay up there for about six months. The ISS is like a high-tech home, complete with exercise equipment and scientific experiments. But living in microgravity can weaken muscles and bones, so astronauts have to work out every day to stay in shape. Eventually, they would need to return to Earth. If th...

A mysterious sound from deep space has left scientists baffled. Could it be a natural cosmic phenomenon — or something else entirely? Explore the strange signals, eerie frequencies, and the search for possible otherworldly origins behind this unexplained noise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Simulating the ultimate planetary impact, how bad could it get? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Picture scientists firing up the Large Hadron Collider, the giant particle-smashing machine, and finding clues that point to the three-dimensional reality we know as potentially being a holographic projection. It's like living in a cosmic VR game, where the universe's intricate details might be encoded on a two-dimensional surface. This mind-bending idea challenges our perception of reality, raisi...

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...

The folks at NASA dropped some new pics of the Red Planet, and guess what? They spotted something that looks suspiciously like a spoon. Yep, you heard that right—a spoon on Mars! Now, before you start planning your Martian picnic, it's probably not an actual spoon. But still, it's got people buzzing about what else might be hiding out there. I mean, who knows what other surprises Mars has up its s...

Phobos is gradually getting closer to Mars due to tidal forces. In a few tens of millions of years, it's expected that Phobos will get so close to Mars that the planet's gravity will tear it apart, creating a ring of debris. This process is entirely natural and has happened to other moons in our solar system, like Saturn's moon, Phoebe. So, no need to worry about any Martian evil plans – it's just...

Did you hear about that Indian spacecraft that landed on the Moon? It was a big deal 'cause it hit the south pole, which had never been done before. The rover and lander found some cool stuff, like clues about the Moon's makeup and history, which is gonna be super helpful for future missions. But get this: they didn't find any water up there, even though that was the main goal. They thought the po...

On February 18, 2021, NASA made history by successfully landing the Perseverance rover on Mars. The whole world celebrated the news! ? But that left some of us wondering, "What's next?" Well, Elon Musk has an answer to that question. He and SpaceX want to send 1 MILLION people to Mars by 2050. And eventually, it'll become our new home as we turn the Red Planet blue. If you're wondering how, here's...

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...

So, Mars used to be this cool planet with an ocean, believe it or not. But that ocean is now kind of stuck, nowhere to go. Scientists think it turned into ice and got trapped under the planet's surface. Imagine having an ocean but being unable to take a dip! They reckon the Red Planet's climate change played a part in this aquatic lockdown. So, long story short, Mars' ocean is still hanging out, j...

Scientists predict some jaw-dropping events heading our way. Get ready for Earth's magnetic field to do a fliparoo, which could mean crazy geomagnetic storms and power outages galore. Plus, in 40,000 years, Voyager probes will be waving hello to another star, carrying Earth's sounds and images with them. Oh, and mark your calendars for April 13th, 2029, when Apophis, the asteroid of doom, swings b...

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The Multiverse Theory isn't just something out of science fiction anymore—it's real! Scientists have been diving deep into this mind-bending concept, and the evidence is stacking up. Multiple universes are coexisting alongside our own, each with its own set of rules and possibilities. It's like a cosmic buffet of alternate realities! From quantum mechanics to astrophysics, researchers are uncoveri...

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Our Solar System includes 8 beautiful different planets... Or does it? There have long been heard theories about the mysterious Planet Nine. And right now we're closer than ever to finding that mysterious extra Planet than ever before. Scientists have found a dark giant at the edge of our Solar System and claim it could be it... IRAS, which is the Infrared Astronomical Satellite, collected interes...

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