THE UNIVERSE AND US Written By Ankita Karanjai The term Universe is derived from the Latin word ‘universus’ meaning “whole”. But is ‘sky the limit?’ or is it limitless? Let’s find out. Have you ever wondered how big the Universe is? Let’s simplify the vastness by considering the distance of one known celestial object at […]
A black hole is one of the most mysterious and mind-boggling entities in the universe. It is a region in space where gravity is so powerful that nothing—not even light—can escape its grasp. This occurs because an immense amount of matter is packed into an infinitely small point, known as a singularity. Since light itself […]
The universe is vast, mysterious, and filled with endless possibilities. For centuries, humans have gazed at the night sky and wondered: How did life begin on Earth? Is life unique to our planet, or are we just one of many inhabited worlds? What are the conditions necessary for life to thrive beyond Earth? These questions […]
Icy Water Worlds In Our Cosmic Backyard CELEBRATING #WORLDWATERWEEK2022 It seems like life on another planet somewhere else in space could actually be a possibility. For example, some of the icy moons in our solar system are known to have subsurface oceans that could prove habitable for certain lifeforms. While nothing has been uncovered yet, […]
Looking to read something Out-Of-This-World? There’s a popular saying that a book lets you voyage through space and time without ever moving your feet. That’s the wonderful thing about books, there’s no limit to what you can imagine. Whether you like encyclopedias, non-fiction or sci-fi as a genre, there’s something on the bookshelf for all […]
