Stargazing is a time-honored tradition for peering into the mysteries of the cosmos. Yet beginners can find navigating the night sky daunting at first. How do you locate faint objects or recognize star patterns? Green laser pointers may illuminate the night sky, but reckless use risks blinding pilots and bystanders alike. When wielded responsibly, however, these glow-in-the-dark wands become tour…
Mars, sometimes referred to as the “Red Planet,” has long captured the interest of scientists and the general public due in large part to its potential to be the home of extraterrestrial life. There is a chance that microbial life could exist on Mars despite the planet’s harsh and unforgiving environment, which includes high radiation levels, extreme temperatures, and a…
Today, we all know that our solar system consists of the sun and the eight planets revolving around it. But this wasn’t always the case. In the late 90s, our solar system had nine planets. Then what happened to the ninth planet? Was it destroyed or did it just vanish into space? The answer is none of these. The…