#astronomy

#astronomy

In horror fiction, a zombie is a human ghost or spirit "somewhere between living and dead, puppeted by external forces". This book explores real zombies in the natural world: organisms that lose control to exploitative parasites as seen in a tropical wasp that paralyses a cockroach, leading to its consumption by the wasp's young. This concept may extend to humans being susceptible to 'zombie bugs'.

Type Ia supernovae provide a consistent measure of distance in astronomy due to their uniform explosion intensity, crucial for understanding the Universe's expansion.

A new interstellar object, A11pl3Z, is spotted with an unusual trajectory that might confirm its origins from outside our solar system. It could be the third such object in history.

According to his estimates, the bolide passed Stockholm at around an altitude of 30 kilometres. You can see meteors every night, but one this nice you maybe see once every five years.

The Venus Lounge reimagines a lounge experience by blending architecture, art, and astronomy, challenging conventional designs to foster diverse social interactions.

As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. But a snapshot doesn't tell the whole story. And what astronomy has given us mostly so far are just snapshots.

In Wadi Rum, the night sky is so clear that familiar patterns emerge with striking clarity, showcasing a dense river of stars that seems almost tangible.

The unveiling of images from the Vera C. Rubin Observatory marks a significant milestone in astronomical research, providing public access to the cutting-edge technology that captures our universe.

Chemist Kikunae Ikeda proposed umami as a basic taste in 1908, highlighting its significance as a distinct flavor alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and salty.

The much-mooted Mars is a seductive flame in which many astronomer moths have scorched their wings during the past decade. During the weeks now to come we shall hear more and read more concerning this interesting planet than ever before, which is saying much; and this unprecedented interest will be due to the fact that during the present summer Mars will come nearer to earth than it has ventured since man commenced to discuss its 'oceans,' 'oases' and 'canals.'

The moon will appear unusually low on the southern horizon,' Dr Robert Massey, deputy executive director of the Royal Astronomical Society, told MailOnline. 'It will appear very dramatic, especially in northern parts of the UK.'

The sun's position forms a lopsided figure eight in the sky known as the analemma, reflecting Earth's axial tilt and orbital eccentricity.