Perpetual Learning
Did you know that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) might have just stumbled upon something truly ancient? On August 6, 2025, scientists announced that Webb might have detected primordial black holes, which are thought to have formed in the moments right after the Big Bang. This is huge because these primordial black holes are … Read more
Did you see the moon recently? On August 6th, 2025, a skywatcher in Canada shared a stunning image of the moon, glowing a deep, vibrant red. They rightly guessed that wildfire smoke was the culprit, turning our familiar celestial neighbor into what’s often called a ‘blood moon.’ It’s a phenomenon that might seem magical, but … Read more
Did you know that just the other day, August 5th, our planet Earth decided to pick up the pace? It’s true! Our home world spun a little faster than usual, making that particular Tuesday one of the shortest days on record. It might sound like something out of science fiction, but it’s a real phenomenon … Read more
Did you know the moon can appear bright red, almost like a scene from a science fiction movie? It happened recently, and I managed to capture a vivid red moon caused by wildfire smoke. It’s a stunning visual reminder of how much our atmosphere influences what we see, and it connects directly to the larger … Read more
You know, when I look up at the stars, I’m always amazed by how much we don’t know about the universe. It’s this vast, mysterious place, and every new discovery feels like we’re just lifting the corner of a curtain. Well, buckle up, because the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) might have just given us … Read more
Did you know that scientists have managed to recreate the very first molecule that ever existed in our universe? It’s called helium hydride (HeH+), and its existence is like a time capsule, offering us incredible insights into the universe’s infancy. The Dawn of Molecules For a long time, astronomers and physicists have theorized about what … Read more
Did you know that most planets in our galaxy orbit their stars in the same direction the star spins? It’s like a cosmic dance, a predictable waltz that we’ve come to expect. But what happens when a dancer suddenly decides to waltz backwards? That’s essentially what scientists have discovered with a newly found planet, and … Read more
It’s pretty amazing to think about what we can see from space. On August 3rd, 2025, a stunning photograph was shared that truly captures this – a single image showing not one, not two, but THREE galaxies, all while also framing our own planet and its atmosphere. This isn’t just a beautiful picture; it’s a … Read more
Hey everyone, Simone here! Today, I want to dive into a fascinating question about our solar system neighbor, Venus. You might have heard that Venus spins in the opposite direction of most other planets. But if you’re looking at a map, how do you actually see that? Let’s use the data from the Pioneer Venus … Read more
The title ‘Milky Way and a Chapel’ sounds like the start of a poem, doesn’t it? It’s unusual, almost mystical. But for me, a scientist who spends her days thinking about our planet and its atmosphere, it sparks a different kind of wonder. It’s about finding perspective, a connection between the vastness of the cosmos … Read more