on It is very widely accepted that the universe began with a bang. In fact, it began with a very Big Bang. The first proponent of this idea was a priest named George Lemaitre in 1927. Through this, he theorized that the universe began as a sort of atom, continually emitting smaller atoms. Unfortunately for him, it… Continue Reading The End of the Universe?
on You may have seen pictures of the aurora borealis (or aurora australis, depending on which pole it is located at), a series of colorful waves of light in the sky visible near the poles. It is definitely a beautiful sight to see, leaving everyone who watches it in awe, but how exactly does it occur?… Continue Reading The Northern Lights
on Before the onset of humans in space, animals had been a major part of space programs, especially in the race between the United States and Russia. From dogs and monkeys to tortoises, there have been a variety of lifeforms, some which sadly perished while others made it back safely. However, the first creatures that were… Continue Reading Animals in Space
on In prior years, we’ve had a slew of space movies that have been released, from action-packed sci-fi works such as Star Wars to more grounded and realistic films like Interstellar, although it still takes place in the future. What do both of these movies (or series, in the case of Star Wars) have in common?… Continue Reading The First Space Movie… In Space?