Space

In 2014, satellites recorded a phenomenon never before seen: a space hurricane swirling over the Earth’s polar ionosphere. Unlike traditional hurricanes formed by warm ocean air, this swirling plasma storm occurred over the North Pole, spinning for eight hours with a calm center, spiraling arms, and rain—of electrons. It wasn’t until 2021 that researchers formally…

First detected in 2007, Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are intense, millisecond-long flashes of radio waves originating from distant galaxies. Despite their brief duration, FRBs can emit more energy than the Sun produces in an entire day. Astronomers initially thought they were anomalies, but the growing number of detections—thanks to observatories like CHIME in Canada—confirms they…

While often seen as mere cosmic debris, interstellar dust plays a crucial role in the birth of stars. Found in cold, dense molecular clouds, these tiny particles—composed of silicates, carbon, and ice—act as the cooling agents that allow gas to clump together. Without them, the gas in these regions would remain too warm and diffuse…

As humanity ventures beyond Earth, the social dynamics of space exploration become increasingly significant. Astrosociology, an interdisciplinary field merging sociology and space sciences, examines how human societies interact with and are influenced by outer space. This discipline explores the societal implications of space activities, including the cultural, ethical, and behavioral aspects of human life in…