Black is Beautiful: the exquisite beauty of black holes
There is possibly no greater mystery, or more mind-blowing area to explore, than black holes. The name itself suggests mystery, deep uncertainty, even danger.…
Top 100 Name Ideas from the Universe
Looking for inspiration for a pet name, house name, nickname or even a new name for yourself? The answer may well be written in the stars! We have compiled the top 100 names of stars, planets, constellations, galaxies, you name it.…
What happens to the human body in Space?
Have you ever wondered what would happen to your body in space? If you haven’t, you should – it is FASCINATING. There’s a reason those spacesuits make every astronaut look like the Michelin Man!…
The History of SpaceX
SpaceX has been in the news a lot recently. Two weeks ago, they launched two people into space. A few days ago they sent another 60 satellites into space. So who are SpaceX? Where did they come from? What is their mission?…
Written in the Stars: The Story of Amany
For millions of people, strange lands are thrust upon them as unexpectedly as the rain drop on a cloudless day. Imagine starting again - with your sense of identity cleaved in two. Amany is one such person.…
The History of Spaceflight - Quiz
In the wake of SpaceX’s successful launch of two astronauts going to space, Donald Trump aiming to have US astronauts set up a base on the moon with the next few years and, of course, the Netflix sensation ‘Space Force’, there has been a renewed interest in spaceflight.…
All the World's a Stage - And all the Men and Women merely Atoms
We are hardwired to tell stories. Remember the last time you were surprised by a friend or family member’s behavior? How “out of character” you wonder to yourself.…
A Brief History of Maps
We pay homage to the many giants whose shoulders we stand upon. Without accurately mapping the earth, it would be impossible to connect the stars with a location. This was, in fact, the same reason that the very first giant of cartography wanted to start mapping the world.…
Atoms dance the Tango
If things are feeling out of your control right now – don’t panic. Remember, at the end of even the darkest day; this fact remains: we are all a bunch of swirling atoms, held together by unseen forces, spinning around on a rock in space.…
Who are the Greek gods of the Planets?
Many of the planets, as with many of the months, take their name from Roman gods and leaders. ‘July’, for example, is a shortening of ‘Julius’, as in Julius Caesar. Similarly, ‘August’ is named in honor of Augustus Caesar (also known as Octavian) who became emperor of ancient Rome…