Have you ever wondered what happened right after the Big Bang? The Universe didn’t just expand slowly over time; it underwent a period of rapid, exponential expansion called cosmic inflation. This event, which took place within the first fraction of a second after the Big Bang, played a crucial role in shaping the Universe as …
Imagine looking up at the night sky and seeing not just a few stars but an entire cluster of them, shining brightly like a cosmic neighbourhood. These stellar gatherings, known as star clusters, are some of the most fascinating structures in our universe. But have you ever wondered how these clusters come to be or …
Have you ever thought about how vital the sun is in our everyday lives, providing warmth and aiding in plant growth? But did you know that the sun can also affect our planet in ways we can’t see with the naked eye? One of the most intriguing yet less understood phenomena is the impact of …
Imagine looking up at the night sky and realizing that some of those tiny twinkling stars aren’t single stars at all but pairs of stars dancing around each other. These are called binary star systems, and they’re far more common in the universe than you might think. In fact, about half of all stars are …
Have you ever stood by the ocean, watching the waves ebb and flow, and wondered what causes this rhythmic rise and fall of the sea? The answer lies in a fascinating natural phenomenon called tidal forces. These forces are responsible for the tides, which are more than just a beautiful spectacle—they have profound effects on …
When you think of black holes, you might imagine them as mysterious, all-consuming voids in space, devouring anything that comes too close. While that’s true to an extent, black holes play a much more complex and vital role in the cosmos, particularly in the formation and evolution of galaxies. In this blog, we’ll explore how …
When we think of matter, the first things that come to mind are solids, liquids, and gases—the three familiar states we encounter daily. But there’s a lesser-known state that’s just as fascinating and far more prevalent in the universe: plasma, the fourth state of matter. From the sun’s blazing core to the glow of neon …
Imagine life thriving in the most unimaginable places—beneath the ice caps of Antarctica, within boiling acidic springs, or even on distant planets where conditions are far more extreme than on Earth. Welcome to the fascinating world of astrobiology, where scientists explore the possibility of life in extreme environments both on Earth and beyond. Introduction Astrobiology …
Have you ever wondered what lies beyond our atmosphere? Our planet is constantly bombarded by invisible particles from outer space, known as cosmic rays. These high-energy particles originate from the sun and distant galaxies, and while they might sound like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, cosmic rays have a significant impact on Earth. …
In the grand tapestry of the cosmos, few objects are as fascinating and mysterious as neutron stars. These remnants of massive stars are incredibly dense and compact, packing more mass than our Sun into a sphere just a few kilometres wide. In this blog, titled “The Structure and Function of Neutron Stars,” we will explore …
