Revolutionary new engine may enable mankind to travel at near light speed
When it comes to space there's a problem with our human drive to go all the places and see all the things. A big problem. It's, well, space.
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JJ Shavit
- Aug 28
Scientists discover what caused the brightest cosmic explosion of all time
Named as the Brightest of All Time due to its unprecedented luminosity, this explosion is the muse of astrophysicists around the world.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 26
A space elevator ride to the moon is possible using today’s technology, scientists say
The primary benefit of this system is the potential to harness solar energy for the climbing process, eliminating the need for onboard fuel
JJ Shavit
- Aug 13
NASA found a mysterious question mark in space - its not the first time
In the vast realm of the cosmos, few things are as intriguing as a mystery, especially when it manifests itself in an image of the night sky
JJ Shavit
- Aug 8
Organic matter and water found on asteroid's surface - first time ever
In a monumental discovery researchers have found signs of organic substances crucial to life's inception on an S-type asteroid.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 5
First-ever experiment proves light travels through both space and time
The team’s achievement opens the door to a whole new spectroscopy capable of resolving the temporal structure of a light
JJ Shavit
- Aug 4
Researchers claim warp drive may soon become reality
Among the groundbreaking concepts presented in Star Trek, warp drive stands out. It captured the imagination of viewers worldwide.
JJ Shavit
- Aug 4
Stunning new images of the Ring Nebula captured by Webb telescope
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has captured new images of the iconic Ring Nebula, revealing its intricacies like never before.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 24
Breakthrough rocket engine could accelerate to 99% the speed of light
The conservation of momentum principle asserts that the momentum of a system remains constant without any external forces acting on it.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 17
'Dark stars' existance may have just been validated by the James Webb Telescope
Dark stars are hypothetical types of star that may have existed early in the universe before conventional stars were able to form and thrive
JJ Shavit
- Jul 13
Chasing Shadows and Shooting Stars: An Astro-Tourism Adventure
With the popularity of eclipses and meteor showers, professor Vahe Peroomian shares his travel tips for viewing astronomical phenomena
The Brighter Side of News
- Jul 10
Groundbreaking space rocket is hotter than the Sun
Their ongoing efforts mark a seminal moment in our exploration of the cosmos, promising to transform our knowledge of interstellar travel
JJ Shavit
- Jul 5
Groundbreaking experiment proves light travels through both space and time
This remarkable transformation enables the passage of light to occur during precise time intervals in rapid succession.
JJ Shavit
- Jul 2
Astrophysicists propose a new way of measuring cosmic expansion with gravity waves
It’s no small feat to measure the rate at which objects move away from each other across vast distances.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 24
Spaceships could accelerate to 99% the speed of light using this revolutionary engine
Even at the maximum possible speed permitted by the laws of the Universe, it would still take years to reach the closest neighboring star.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 21
NASA to conduct 5 major experiments for the 2024 total solar eclipse
A total solar eclipse will darken a swath of North America as the Moon blocks the light of the Sun for a few minutes on April 8, 2024.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 18
Cosmic Dawn: Danish student discovers the secret of black holes
The space and time around black holes behave oddly, causing the curvature of space to become so intense that light rays are deflected.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 7
For the first time ever, organic matter and water found on an asteroid's surface
Scientists have unearthed evidence of organic materials integral to the creation of life on the surface of an S-type asteroid.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 5
First-ever experiment proves light travels in both space and time
Physicists have achieved a significant milestone in the world of quantum physics by recreating the famous double-slit experiment in time.
JJ Shavit
- Jun 1
Scientists’ report world’s first X-ray of a single atom
Scientists have now achieved what was once considered to be almost unattainable: X-raying a single atom.
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