Brown Dwarf ‘The Accident’: Neither Star Nor Planet
Brown dwarfs are sub-stellar objects with a mass that ranges between that of a planet and a star. Brown dwarfs are considered sub-stellar objects as they lack the mass required to satisfy nuclear fusion to become fully-fledged stars. Hence dubbed as “failed stars” by many, ” brown dwarfs emit dim light due to thermal radiation. […]
The Time Traveler: James Webb Space Telescope
Humans have been curious and wondered about infinite space for centuries. Their insatiable curiosity drove them to observe & explore space by inventing various technical devices over time to time. With the advancement of science & technology in the 21st-century space exploration has gone beyond its old limits. As a result of the experiments, observations, […]
What Are Neutron Stars?
Neutron stars are too small to burn in comparison to the size and scale of our universe. A typical neutron star is about 20 kilometres in diameter. Since this type of star is a not very large type of star. However, despite its small size, its geological factors such as mass, density, etc. are potent. […]
Aerospace Medicine: Medicine Beyond Earth
Aerospace Medicine: A General Outlook Have you ever wondered what type of physician backs the American space program? Who keeps an eye on the astronauts’ health and safety while they are stationed in space and is on standby for when they go and return? Who, in addition to engineers, pilots, and other top experts, contributes […]
SETI: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence
Are we alone? Since we became aware of the vastness of the universe, this question has intrigued and bewildered us. A question that has led us to explore the furthest depths of the universe. And yet, we don’t have a correct answer. SETI: The Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is the term used for the search […]
Constant Gardening On The Space Station
Many individuals enter their gardens at home for some mental therapy. It is conceivable that gardening may provide psychological advantages for astronauts. Space missions are stressful because the astronauts spend a lot of time in close quarters with one another. Apart from that, they are cut off from the outside world in addition to dealing […]
NASA’s Juno Mission: Unlocking The Jupiter Secrets
Juno is a spacecraft and a space probe orbiting the planet Jupiter. Lockheed Martin build it and it is operated by NASA’s jet population laboratory. Juno was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on 5 August 2011 UTC, as a part of the New Frontiers program. This is the Juno starting its 5-year journey […]
Growing Plants in Lunar Soil and Its Implications
The renewal of the human spirit for space exploration has many competitors, both government and private institutions, funding space programs, backed by the latest technology and innovation, with a vision to return humans to space and establish colonies on Moon and Mars. Agricultural innovation plays a major role in this regard. How far are we […]
Harvard Computers: Unsung Pioneers of Modern Astronomy
Before electronic computers were originated, the word “computers” referred to the “ones who compute”, the person who performed and processed the tedious calculations, typically the females. Teams of women performed the onerous task of transcribing raw data into analyzed and verified records. The “Harvard computers” were a group of remarkable women who operated astronomical data […]
“Where are we?”: An Answer from Margaret Geller and Vera Rubin
Where are we now, and where are we going? These are two questions that humans have been asking themselves for millennia. From philosophers to scientists, great minds throughout history have attempted to answer this question. However, with the advancement of modern science and astronomy, we might be able to answer this in a quite literal […]