From Quarks to Quasars

Discover the fascinating science of the universe-From Quarks to Quasars, black hole to galaxies. Our mission is to explain the mysteries of universe.

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View of the Pacific Ocean from the Cupola module on the ISS,
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1 week to go until a dramatic total solar eclipse darkens the skies over Spain, Iceland and Greenland.

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DON’T FORGET TO LOOK UP; on August 12, 2026, there will be a total solar eclipse, along with a peak of the Perseid meteor shower and also a rare alignment of six planets will all occur on the same day.

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When a total solar eclipse darkens the sky on Aug. 12, these citizen scientists will be watching..🌓

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🌌 A Hidden Tunnel Found Around Our Solar System!

Astronomers have discovered a mysterious channel of million-degree hot gas extending from the giant bubble surrounding our solar system.

Created by ancient supernova explosions, this “interstellar tunnel” may reveal a hidden network of cosmic bubbles connecting parts of our galaxy. It isn’t a space highway—but it shows how long-dead stars are still shaping the Milky Way today.

Source:
Yeung, M. C. H., Ponti, G., Freyberg, M. J., et al. (2024). The SRG/eROSITA diffuse soft X-ray background. I. The local hot bubble in the western Galactic hemisphere. Astronomy & Astrophysics, 690, A399.

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Are aliens running out of places to hide? It turns out we've searched much more of the galaxy than we realized

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It's been about 4 months since Artemis II 🌑

These images will never get old

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These 3 tiny dots are not just random stars in the sky.

That's Earth, Jupiter and Venus seen from Mars 🌌

That’s us… 225 million miles away 🤯

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How do you say "Milky Way" in your language?

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🧠 Your Uterus May Be Helping Your Brain

A surprising study found that rats lost some spatial memory abilities after their uterus was removed—even though their ovaries were left intact. The findings suggest the uterus may communicate with the brain and support memory, not just reproduction.

While more human research is needed, this could help explain why some women notice cognitive changes after a hysterectomy.

Source:
Koebele, S. V., et al. Endocrinology, 160(1), 1–16. National Institute on Aging.

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A massive light show on Jupiter 🪐

The Hubble Telescope has captured a powerful aurora at the gas giant's north pole. Unlike those on Earth, these displays occur in the ultraviolet range and cover an area many times larger than the entire surface of our planet.

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The breathtaking Bubble Nebula, NGC 7635.

This cosmic bubble is created by fierce stellar winds from the young, massive central star SAO 20575. Its surrounding molecular cloud restricts the expansion and is illuminated by the star’s energy

(Credit: NASA & ESA)

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The dazzling star-forming region RCW 108 glows brightly in the constellation Ara.

(Credit: ESO)

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Perfect Moon capture over Mount Fuji.😍

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Hell-World Venus May Have Once Had Oceans Across 90% of Its Hot, Dry Surface..

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A SpaceX rocket will crash into the moon next week, and scientists aren't sure what to expect..🚀🌑

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On this day in 1774 — 252 years ago — oxygen was discovered in its gaseous state.