Nature has an uncanny ability to produce awe-inspiring and mesmerizing phenomena that often seem almost magical. These natural occurrences leave us in wonder, challenging our understanding of the world around us. In this blog, we’ll explore six amazing natural phenomena that Mother Nature conjures up through her fascinating processes. 1. The Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)…
Category: Planets and Universe
The Five Greatest Predictions in Physics
Physics, the foundational discipline that strives to comprehend the nature of the cosmos, has produced astounding predictions that have influenced our knowledge of the world. Physicists have produced ground-breaking discoveries and developed ideas that have altered our experience of reality throughout history. Physics has given birth to some of the greatest forecasts in scientific history,…
Why Is Pluto No Longer a Planet?
For many years, Pluto held the prestigious position of the ninth planet in our solar system. The International Astronomical Union (IAU) changed the definition of a planet in 2006, reclassifying Pluto as a “dwarf planet.” This decision stirred discussion and prompted concerns among scientists and the general public. So why is Pluto no longer classified…
Astronomy Poem – Ever Heard of It?
Poetry is a powerful tool that has helped many to connect and express their emotions. It’s an exploration of what’s different and yet unique in the world and is an outlet that encourages artistic expression, creativity and intellectual connection. This genre of literature is celebrated with abstraction and the beauty of words which allow people…
Don’t Look Up: Would a Comet Really Destroy Earth?
It is humanity’s end: an unknown comet will collide with the earth and wipe out everything that lives and breathes on it. This is the scenario in Netflix’s dystopian comedy Don’t Look Up, where a professor and an astronomy grad student make an astounding discovery. This science fiction satire focuses on how two low-level astronomers discovered…
How Will Our Solar System End?
The story goes back to 4.6 billion years ago when gravity pulled a cloud of interstellar gas and dust together. The cloud was part of a much bigger cloud called a nebula. At some point, it is assumed that a shockwave from a nearby supernova explosion caused the cloud to collapse. When the shockwave of…
New Year’s Resolutions for Planet Earth in 2023
Countless studies conducted by researchers and scientists around the world have documented tremendous increases in temperature at Earth’s surface, as well as in the oceans and atmosphere. Many other aspects of the global climate are changing as well. For instance, heavy precipitation events are increasing, glaciers and snow covers are shrinking and sea ice is…
Strange Theories of the Universe That Might Just Be True
A person on Quora once said that our models of spacetime geometry need rethinking and rewriting. And, so do many scientific theories because many of them are not backed up by data and facts, but by mere guesses and speculations. So, let’s find out about some of the strangest scientific theories ever proposed. White Holes…