Perpetual Learning
Did you know that a tiny fireball recently crashed into a home right here in Georgia? And guess what? Experts have confirmed it’s a meteorite that’s a staggering 4.56 billion years old! That’s older than our very own Earth. Think about that for a moment. We’re talking about a piece of the cosmos that’s been … Read more
As someone who spent years immersed in atmospheric science, I’ve always been fascinated by what we can and can’t see from our planet’s surface. Today, August 11, 2025, I want to talk about something that’s quietly making it harder for us to explore the cosmos: light pollution. Did you know that many of the world’s … Read more
Did you know that a piece of space debris, a meteorite, recently made quite an entrance by crashing through a roof in Georgia? What’s truly mind-blowing is that scientists have determined this space rock is older than our very own Earth! This isn’t just a local news story; it’s a significant event for the scientific … Read more
Did you know that galaxies aren’t always solitary wanderers in the vastness of space? Sometimes, they interact in dramatic ways, and scientists recently captured an incredible example of this: a ‘bridge’ of stars being pulled from one galaxy to another. Imagine two galaxies, perhaps a larger one and a smaller companion. When they get close … Read more
Did you know there’s a monster out there in the cosmos? Scientists have recently discovered a black hole so massive, it’s hard to even wrap your head around. This isn’t just big; it’s colossal! We’re talking about a black hole with a mass equivalent to 36 billion of our suns. Let’s put that into perspective. … Read more
Hey everyone, Simone here! Did you know that scientists have managed to create a molecule that sounds like something straight out of science fiction? They’ve synthesized methanetetrol, a molecule that’s been theorized to exist in the vastness of deep space. Think of it as a “super alcohol” and a potential “seed of life molecule.” This … 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