Your Water Partied with Baby Stars!
Ever come across posts or articles that say “Water on earth is older than our sun”? Ever wondered how that’s possible? Well let this blog break it down for you, just grab a cup of water and buckle up! Astronomers believe that Earth’s water might predate our very own sun by studying the ratio of […]
Newton, The Apple, & Gravity
We all have heard the story time and time again: an apple falls, it hits Newton on the head, and then “Gravity”. It may have not gone exactly like that, and took him years to actually craft this theory, but it has been a vital theory. What actually is gravity or gravitational force? Gravity […]
The Mechanism of Space and Time (Theory of Relativity)
Einstein put forth his Theory of Relativity to try and explain how one’s motion in space results in a motion through time. BASIC CONCEPTS OF COORDINATES AND REFERENCE BODIES We all are familiar with the 3 spacial coordinates (x,y,z), which we often use to describe the position of an object in space. These are perpendicular […]
Space Taxi – Microbes on the Move: The Far-Out Theory of Panspermia
Hitchhikers of the Cosmos For centuries, humanity has pondered the origins of life on Earth. But what if the answer lies not on our own planet, but scattered throughout the cosmos? This is the intriguing idea behind panspermia – the theory that life doesn’t originate solely on planets, but can travel between them. Panspermia proposes […]
The Ethics of Biological Experiments in Space
As humanity ventures further into the cosmos, biological experiments in space become increasingly vital for advancing our understanding of life and developing new technologies. However, these experiments also raise significant ethical questions. Balancing scientific progress with ethical considerations is crucial to ensuring that space exploration benefits all of humanity without causing undue harm or injustice. […]
The Cosmic Endgame: Fate of Our Universe
As we gaze up at the night sky, it’s easy to think of the universe as an eternal and unchanging backdrop to our lives. Research tells us that this is far from the truth; the universe is destined to end. But how? In this blog, we go through three of the most popular theories about […]
First Atom and First Light
You have studied in school that every object in the universe is made up of atoms which consist of protons and neutrons in the nucleus and electrons around that nucleus. Protons and neutrons are further made of quarks and gluons. You may wonder about two key questions: how many atoms in the observable universe and, […]
Spacey Sneezes: Why Do Astronauts Get Sick in Space?
The secrets of space beckon us with various challenges and fascination as humanity travels farther into the cosmos. As we keep on diving deep into the wonders of exploration, numerous new challenges are coming up, upon which the health of our astronauts greatly depends. Among these, is the complex relationship between space flight and the […]
Forging Planets in a Shoebox: The EXCISS Mission
Have you ever wondered how planets form? It all starts with tiny building blocks called chondrules. These millimeter-sized spheres are the most common component of primitive meteorites, which are leftover debris from the early solar system. These tiny balls of rock have a unique composition and structure. Made primarily of silicate minerals like olivine, pyroxene, […]
Microbial Life in Space: Surviving and Thriving in the Cosmos
In the vast expanse of space, where temperatures fluctuate from blistering hot to cold, and deadly radiation permeates the void, the notion of life may seem implausible. Yet, recent discoveries have defied this assumption, unveiling a hidden realm of microbial life that not only survives but thrives in the most extreme environments beyond Earth’s atmosphere. […]
