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Astronomers have proposed a theoretical model suggesting that the object at the centre of the Milky Way, widely identified as the supermassive black hole Sagittarius A*, could instead be explained by an extremely dense concentration of dark matter. The idea challenges the long-standing interpretation based on observations of fast-moving stars near the galactic core, which…

Quote of the day by Aristotle (Image source: Wikipedia) Anger is a common feeling that people of all ages and in all situations have. It happens all the time, like when people argue at home, disagree at work, have trouble travelling, or even just misunderstand each other. Anger is a normal reaction for people, but…

It can be rather soothing to hear singing birds throughout the day, even more so if you can hear them from inside your house. While it might seem like just an enjoyable experience, studies suggest that there is more to it than meets the eye when it comes to its impact on your psychological state….

The BBC recreated the controversial 1974 Stanford prison experiment in The Experiment to explore human obedience/ screengrab Youtube The idea of recreating one of psychology’s most controversial experiments for television should have been unworkable from the outset. When the BBC announced in 2002 that it would run a controlled prison simulation as a documentary series,…

Scientists have found a new species of mahogany in Zanzibar. This represents a significant finding for those working on rare forests in East Africa. But there is an ominous warning that only 30 adult trees of this new mahogany species exist in the wild. This means that the newly found plant has been critically endangered…

Following a groundbreaking voyage to orbit the Moon, NASA’s Artemis II mission is now gearing up for its most exciting part, the homecoming back to Earth. The crew of four astronauts in the Orion capsule is about to go through an intense re-entry procedure and then land on Earth. This offers space enthusiasts worldwide a…

Each successful mission to outer space is made possible through the dedication of certain individuals whose work is largely unnoticed. Such an example includes the NASA-led Artemis mission, which aims to send humans back to the Moon. There are countless such individuals behind each successful venture to outer space, and one of them is Dan…

Nasa has released new Spotify list that includes the wake-up tunes that were played for the members of the Artemis II mission before take-off. This list contains various popular tunes that have been chosen not only by the crew members themselves but also by their families.At the same time, they prepare for one of NASA’s…

NASA’s latest Earth-observing instruments are redefining society’s ability to hold those responsible for pollution accountable. The Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, Ocean Ecosystem (PACE) satellite was launched on February 8, 2024, with a primary goal of assessing the health of Earth’s oceans. However, PACE now serves an additional purpose as a guide for air quality management. Using…

A handwritten letter from a 10-year-old girl named Kaela has sparked a surprisingly large conversation about Pluto’s status after it reached NASA and received a public reply. In her note, Kaela argued that Pluto deserves to be called a planet again, pointing to its role in the Solar System and the joy it brings to…

Quote of the day by Richard P. Feynman A short and direct quote from Richard P. Feynman still resonates with people of all ages in a world where science and other difficult topics can be hard to understand. Feynman was a physicist who was known for being able to explain difficult ideas in simple terms….

Artemis II is one of the most popular missions due to both technical progress and the pictures captured while the ship flew through space. One of the photos that attracted a lot of attention is the picture of the Milky Way taken during the lunar flyby. NASA posted the image and subsequently shared by Elon…