Something Fascinating Yet Ominous Happens To The Human Brain While In Space
Scientists took a deep dive into the minds of astronauts who spent six months aboard the International Space Station—and the findings are equal parts fascinating and a touch unsettling.
Minister Of Tourism Keen For Greater Focus On Astro-Tourism, Especially In The Western Cape
With the aim of elevating South Africa’s status on the global tourism stage, Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille has unveiled an exciting new focus: astro-tourism.
NASA Releases New Visualisation Of What It Would Be Like To Be Swallowed By A Black Hole [Video]
This new, immersive visualisation produced on a NASA supercomputer represents a scenario where a camera — a stand-in for a daring astronaut — enters the event horizon, sealing its fate.
The Karoo Telescope That’s Transformed Our Understanding Of The Cosmos
As South Africa’s largest scientific infrastructure project of the last 30 years since democracy, MeerKAT has become a beacon of space innovation and opportunity on the African continent.
James Webb Telescope’s Newest Find Suggests We’ve Misunderstood The Universe
This might be the only time that a mistake in understanding is considered exciting.
NASA Scientist Reckons There’s Already Life On The Moon Thanks To Humans
While there’s no man or rabbit on the moon, NASA says there might actually be something on the moon.
Make Yourself Feel Really Puny With NASA’s New Black Hole Video
Black holes are so massive that not even light can escape, which is how you know you’re basically nothing in comparison.
What A Massive Asteroid Striking Earth Would Look Like [Video]
The simulation, exploring what would happen if a 500-kilometre-wide asteroid collided with Earth, doesn’t really make for cosy viewing.
NASA’s Upcoming Mission Will Send A Venus Probe Through “Planetary Hell”
Scientists at NASA are curious to see if the second planet from the Sun ever housed any life before, especially considering how similar it is to Earth.
William Shatner Takes Us On “Unprecedented Journey” Into The UFO Phenomenon [Trailer]
Apparently, this one of a kind documentary featuring guest star William Shatner will “show the public what’s really happening in our skies with UFOs”.
What That SpaceX Rocket Hitting The Moon Could Mean For Science
Back in 2015, SpaceX launched a Falcon 9 rocket into space. It left its second stage behind, which is now on a collision course with the Moon.
They’ve Detected Some Rumbling From Deep Within Mars
There’s been some mysterious rumbling coming from inside Mars. Scientists, with the help of the InSight Lander, are busy figuring out what it could mean.