What is the Observable universe?
The observable universe is a spherical region of the universe comprising all matter that can be observed from Earth or…
Quasars – The Brightest objects in the Universe
Shining so brightly these astronomical objects outshine the galaxies they reside in, which makes them visible from a distance of…
Do quantum effects play a role in consciousness?
The light of the mind is blue, wrote the poet Sylvia Plath (“The Moon and the Yew Tree” 1961). But…
WAVE-PARTICLE DUALITY
Wave–particle duality is the concept in quantum mechanics that every particle or quantum entity may be described as either a…
The huge reserve of 10 billion tons of diamonds found beneath the Earth’s surface (and how feasible it is to extract them)
There are believed to be 1,000 times more diamonds than previously thought. Today diamonds are a symbol of wealth and…
GN-z11
GN-z11 is a small dot like many others immersed in the immensity of the Universe. Even if we zoom in…
Eclipses in the solar system
On Earth, solar eclipses are fairly rare events that occur two to five times a year. A solar eclipse occurs…
What is the INTERPLANETARY MAGNETIC FIELD?
The interplanetary magnetic field (IMF), commonly referred to as the heliospheric magnetic field (HMF), is the component of the solar…
Rossete Nebula
The Rosette Nebula (also known as Caldwell 49) is an H II region located near one end of a giant…
What is A coronal mass ejection (CME)?
A coronal mass ejection (CME) is a significant release of magnetized plasma consisting primarily of electrons and protons and accompanying…