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Universe’s Brightest And Darkest Objects Ever Found
March 1, 2016 | Editors
Space is basically the coolest, coldest, biggest, all-around awesomest… so many superlatives. But what’re the brightest and darkest things out there? Read More
The Most Spectacular & Extreme Space Volcanoes That Put Our Own To Shame
March 17, 2015 | EditorsThere’s no denying it—volcanoes are pretty awesome. As you gaze upon these looming mountains spewing forth fire so hot it causes the ground itself to melt into a gooey pool, you get a sense of just how destructive and chaotic Mother Nature can be. But what’s even cooler than the inspiration for Mount Doom? Space volcanoes. And they’re way more explosive, awe-inspiring, and destructive than anything you’ll find on Earth. Read More
Top 5 Weirdest Objects in the Solar System
March 9, 2015 | EditorsWith 4,826 confirmed planets and Kepler candidates and the discovery of a gas giant with a colossal system of 160 rings, it may seem like we know quite a bit about what is out there in the cosmos. However, the universe loves to confuse us, and—frankly—humanity has yet to come to grips with what is in our own solar system. Read More
5 Earth Anomalies That You (Probably) Never Knew Existed
June 28, 2014 | Editors 2From surviving ancient manuscripts it is clear that there has always been a belief that new lands could rise up from the ocean, while old ones could sink into the sea, destroying former civilizations in the process. The most famous of all the lost lands is that of Atlantis, described in great detail by Plato almost 2,500 years ago. Read More
The 5 Weird Planets You don’t Want Ever to Visit
June 27, 2014 | Editors 4Space exploration is a grand adventure. Its mystery has always captivated us and the inevitable discoveries to come will add to the many cosmological insights we already have. But let this list serve as a warning for any weary inter-solar travelers. The universe can be a very frightening place. I hope no one should ever find themselves stuck in one of these worlds. Read More
5 Unsolved Mysteries
June 26, 2014 | EditorsThe bizarre, the unusual, the amazing, the unexplained — these strange subjects continue to fascinate us, don’t they? Since we can’t get enough, here are 5 unsolved mysteries we don’t hear about every day. Read More
5 Hypothetical Planets That haven’t been Seen (Yet)
June 25, 2014 | EditorsThe planet Neptune used to be a hypothetical planet—it was predicted to exist but had never been seen. In fact, many other hypothetical planets have been proposed. Some have been ruled out, but others might have actually existed in the past and may even exist now. Here is a list of the most 5 hypothetical planets proposed by scientists Read More
5 Extreme Alien Weather
June 21, 2014 | EditorsThe weather on Earth can be pretty destructive, but aside from the occasional fire tornado, it’s mostly just water falling out of the sky. If you want really crazy weather, you need to get off this planet. The stuff going on around other planets and stars makes hurricanes seem like a soft summer breeze. Read More
5 Doomsday Predictions Beyond 2012
June 16, 2014 | EditorsIf you’re reading this, December 21, 2012 was not in fact the end of the world. Bummer. As Mayan-related book sales plummet and various religious leaders cough nervously and shuffle their feet, the rest of us are once again caught up in that exciting world of just plain not knowing anything about how we’re going to go. Read More
5 Insane Things Done by Philosophers
June 15, 2014 | EditorsWhen we think “philosopher,” a certain image comes to mind—most often a wise, calm person, who is knowledgeable and mature. You wouldn’t necessarily imagine someone being cheeky with the people about to kill them or urinating on random bystanders. Nevertheless, those were some of philosophy’s greatest minds, and some did even crazier things. Read More
10 NASA Inventions You Might Use Every Day
June 10, 2014 | EditorsEver since its creation in 1958, the National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) has achieved many milestones in advanced space research. But NASA’s activities are not just restricted to space research and exploration, it has contributed immensely to the invention of some break-through products that has become staple to our everyday life. Read More
5 Less-Expected Things Astronauts Took To The Moon
June 9, 2014 | EditorsTwelve astronauts landed on the Moon between 1969 and 1972 on Apollo missions 11 through 17. They brought with them plenty of equipment essential for their survival, but they also took some rather less-expected items. Read More
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