Articles (Planet)

The James Webb Telescope and Cosmology Crisis
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The James Webb Telescope has been roaming the vast space since late 2021, bringing us hundreds of fascinating images.

The Puzzling Ringed Planet
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Saturn is known as the most imposing planet for its magnificent rings. Its spectacular golden arrays, which reflect the sunlight, must have taken Galileo’s breath away when he first spotted them through a telescope in 1610, more than 400 years ago!


Which Comes First: Theoretical or Practical Astronomy?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The race between theoretical and practical science is at its peak; this is especially the case with astronomy and space sciences.


Sustainability Science: Towards A Sustainable World
(Education, Business, and Society)

The Earth is our home, and we need to act on reversing the damage we have done; it is no longer a problem to occur, it is right around the corner!


Mars: The Red Shy Neighbor
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Being the closest planet to Earth, Mars has always been looked at as the big red apple in space exploration. 

An Overview of the Solar System
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The universe is a gigantic place and Earth only makes up a tiny part of it. Let us not go too far, we are only discussing the solar system.


Archeology from Space
(Earth Sciences)

Satellite Archaeology is a method for mapping and monitoring potential archaeological sites using high resolution satellites.


Look Up: Once-in-a-50-Millenia Comet to Appear in the Sky!
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

A green comet will make its closest approach to the Sun and Earth in January and early February 2023; do not miss this awesome opportunity.


A Make-or-Break Year for Climate Action
(Earth Sciences)

Humans are taking Earth for granted to face the biggest environmental challenge our species has ever encountered; that is global warming.


The Sun: A Profile
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

There are billions of stars in the Milky Way, but the Sun is the most prominent star for us; although it is a common middle-sized yellow star.


A One-way or a Round-trip to Mars?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Since the 1930s, interest in Mars has been increasing, and today, more spacecrafts are sent to the Red Planet than to any other planet.

A Busy Agenda for Mars!
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

We see our Red neighbor glowing in the sky, hoping it would be our safe refuge; this is how decision makers racing to study Mars think.


The Impact of Solar Flares on Communication Systems
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Although the Sun is about 150 million kilometers away from Earth, it is responsible for life as we know it; yet, can it also be a source of danger?


iTelescopes!
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Many people enjoy watching the night sky or the day sky to observe stars, planets, solar eclipses and sunspots; accordingly, the technology of needed equipement is developing.


The Biggest Health Risks in Space
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Since people began travelling in space, many people have been dreaming about it; however, it have negative effects on the human body.

Better Genes for More Crops
(Microorganism, Animal and Plant Life)

Gene editing in plants aims to increase their nutritional value and fruit size, as well as enhance their ability to resist diseases and pests, and prolonging their shelf life.


Could A Black Hole Bring the End of the World?
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

Black holes are a big concern; not just for NASA scientists, but for the whole world. The biggest question is: What would happen if a black hole reached us? Would it be our doom?


Gravitational Waves
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

In 1950, German physicist Albert Einstein developed a theory known as the General Theory of Relativity, in which he looked at gravity from a different perspective.


The Martian's Food
(Science in Arts and Culture)

In The Martian, an astronaut whose colleagues think is dead, is abandoned on Mars, where he has to survive on very limited resources.


The Dawn of Time: A Tale of Egyptian Astronomy
(Astronomy and Space Sciences)

The Egyptians, they said, were the first to discover the solar year. They obtained this knowledge from the stars.


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