8 Biggest Mysteries About Space That Scientists Can't Explain
Space is a pretty fascinating place, but it's also a very strange one. After all, there are quite a few mysteries that scientists have yet to properly explain.
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Well Actually, There Is No Dark Side Of The Moon
The dark side of the moon may be the most misnamed place in all of the solar system, in fact, by some accounts, the nearside is the real dark side.
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Well Actually, The North Star Isn't The Brightest Star In The Sky
Despite what you may believe, the brightest star in the night sky isn't the North Star, although it's probably the most famous one besides the sun.
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Why Can't All States Usually See The Northern Lights?
Thanks to the 1859 Carrington Event, the northern lights have been seen in all 50 states (even Hawaii), but that's usually not the case, here's why.
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Dumb Things Everyone Overlooks In Dune
"Dune" has long been a famous sci-fi franchise, and the movies have only made it more popular. Narratively, it's impressive, but how accurate is its science?
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Did You Know That Auroras Can Actually Make Sounds?
Of all the natural phenomena, the northern lights are one of the most beautiful to look at, but did you know you can also listen to them?
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Why Does The Moon Look Orange Sometimes?
Have you ever looked at the moon and instead of the whitish gray orb you're used to you instead saw a massive orange globe? Here's what's going on.
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The Largest Ocean In Our Solar System Isn't Made Of Water
When you think of oceans you probably think of water, but the most massive reservoir of liquid in the solar system is made from something else.
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Did Scientists Just Discover Life On Another Planet? What The JWST Actually Found (And What It Didn't)
Earth is teeming with life, but as of now, life has never been found anywhere else, but new observations hint at life on far-away K2-18 b.
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Every Way Stephen Hawking Predicted The World Ending
Stephen Hawking might be one of the most recognizable names in astrophysics, but he also had quite a few thoughts on how the world might end.
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The Bizarre Planet Close To Our Solar System That Keeps Baffling Scientists
A mere 48 light-years from Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus is an exoplanet that has been defying scientists attempts to understand it.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson's Grim Prediction For The End Of The World
No one can say with any certainty when the end of the world will come, but it is possible to give a general description of what it may look like.
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Using The Bathroom On The International Space Station Is More Complicated Than You Think
Space flight is a tricky thing, especially when you consider how to provide all the necessities of life, particularly waste disposal.
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Here's What We Know About The Moon's Core
The moon is intimately familiar to most people simply because it's a constant in the night sky, but its interior is more of a mystery to us.
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The Stunning Glow Caught By The James Webb Space Telescope While Studying Neptune
Being the furthest planet from Earth, we don't know much about Neptune, but recent observations have revealed something glowing in its sky.
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The Truth About How Dangerous Geomagnetic Storms Really Are
Most people don't spend much time thinking about space weather, but a strong geomagnetic storm has the power to bring the world to a standstill.
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The Unassuming Rock That Was Actually A Priceless Scientific Find
Not all discoveries are the work of scientists and explorers. Sometimes it's just a guy out in the woods looking for a bit of gold.
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The Staggering Amount Of Space Debris That Hits Earth Daily
Despite its reputation, outer space is far from empty, and the region around our planet is particularly riddled with space debris.
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Your Chance To See The Star T Coronae Borealis Explode Is Now Or Never
There's about to be a new star in the sky, but this nova won't be here for long, and won't be coming back for a very long time.
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The Substance That Might Have Existed Before The Big Bang
Most people assume that the Big Bang was the beginning of all things, but current scientific models point to another cosmic origin.
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Here's Why We Still Don't Know How Many Solar Systems Are In The Milky Way
We've known for over 30 years that there are other stellar systems in our galaxy, but we don't have any idea how many there are.
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Two Bizarre Bubbles Sandwich The Milky Way Galaxy. Here's What They Could Be
Space is a big place and there's lots of strange stuff out there, but scientists aren't quite sure where these massive space bubbles came from.
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Why Humans Haven't Gone Back To The Moon Since 1972
No one has been back to the moon for over 50 years, but the reasons why are multifaceted and not obvious at first glance.
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How Space Permanently Damages Astronauts
While space travel seems like a thrilling endeavor, it does come with its drawbacks, sometimes in the form of permanent damage to astronauts' minds and bodies.
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What Would Really Happen If The Moon Disappeared?
As Earth's ever-present celestial companion, the moon exerts a constant influence on our planet, and its disappearance would be a massive shock to all life.
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What Would Happen If The Sun Suddenly Exploded?
We don't have to worry about the death of the sun any time soon, but when it does happen, will the Earth be able to survive?
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How To Calculate The Speed Of Light
Light is very, very fast, and calculating its speed wasn't easy. In fact, there's a rather long history of how this constant value was determined.
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