Articles for category: Physics, Space

6 Strange Phenomena in Space That Still Puzzle Astrophysicists

6 Strange Phenomena in Space That Still Puzzle Astrophysicists

Sumi

Space is supposed to play by the rules. We write down some elegant equations, test them in labs and telescopes, and expect the universe to nod politely and cooperate. And then, every so often, it does something so weird that even the people who study it for a living have to sit back and say, ...

A spaceship leaving Earth.

The Soviet Space Dogs: How Stray Pups Became Pioneers of Spaceflight

Maria Faith Saligumba

In the mid-20th century, an era marked by intense technological competition, a group of unlikely heroes emerged from the streets of Moscow. These heroes were neither scientists nor engineers, but stray dogs. The Soviet Union, in its quest to conquer space, turned to these resilient creatures to pave the way for human spaceflight. The journey ...

A spaceship leaving Earth.

The Future of European Space Exploration: How ESA is Competing with NASA

Annette Uy

The European Space Agency (ESA) is gaining momentum in the world of space exploration, presenting a formidable challenge to NASA’s long-standing dominance. With its innovative approaches and groundbreaking missions, ESA is carving out its niche in the vast expanse of space. This fascinating journey is not just about exploring new frontiers but also about establishing ...

10 State-Run Observatories That Made Major Space Discoveries

10 State-Run Observatories That Made Major Space Discoveries

Annette Uy

When you look up at the night sky, you’re witnessing the same cosmic dance that has captivated humanity for millennia. But behind those twinkling stars lies a universe of secrets that remained hidden until brave scientists and ingenious instruments began peering deeper into the darkness. State-run observatories have been the unsung heroes of space exploration, ...

A Message From 13 Billion Years Ago: The Most Distant Galaxy Ever Found

A Message From 13 Billion Years Ago: The Most Distant Galaxy Ever Found

Annette Uy

Imagine holding a photograph that captures a moment from when the universe was just a toddler, barely 400 million years old. That’s exactly what astronomers have achieved with the discovery of the most distant galaxy ever observed. This cosmic time capsule, designated JADES-GS-z13-0, sends us light that has traveled an almost incomprehensible 13.4 billion years ...

Quantum Entanglement Suggests a Deeper Connection in the Cosmos

Quantum Entanglement Suggests a Deeper Connection in the Cosmos

Kristina

Imagine two particles, born together in a single fleeting moment, then flung to opposite ends of the universe. You measure one. Instantly, the other responds. No message is sent. No signal travels between them. Nothing about this moment obeys the rules you were taught in school. Yet it happens. Over and over. Confirmed in lab ...

The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than We Ever Imagined

The Universe Is Expanding Faster Than We Ever Imagined

Kristina

Imagine waking up one morning to discover that everything you thought you knew about the most fundamental laws of physics might need to be rewritten. That is essentially the situation cosmologists are grappling with right now. Scientists have been tracking the expansion of the universe for nearly a century, and with every new tool, every ...