Sunday, December 29, 2024

Research Paper Simplified : Galactic Archaeology with Gaia: Alis J. Deasona , Vasily Belokurov

Exploring the Milky Way's evolution has become more exciting thanks to the Gaia mission. Let’s break down what this revolutionary mission reveals about our Galaxy's past!Summary of the Blog:The Gaia mission has transformed our understanding of the Milky Way’s evolution by mapping over a billion stars. It reveals the galaxy’s hidden history, particularly through the discovery of the Gaia-Sausage-Enceladus (GSE) merger, which occurred 8–11 billion...

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

The Fermi Paradox: Where are the Aliens?

The Fermi Paradox presents one of the most profound and perplexing questions in the scientific community: Where is everyone? This seemingly simple inquiry touches the very core of our understanding of the universe, the nature of life, and the limits of human knowledge. Named after the Italian-American physicist Enrico Fermi, who first articulated the paradox during a casual lunch conversation in 1950, it challenges our assumptions about the...

Monday, August 12, 2024

NASA Astronauts Face Extended Stay on ISS Due to Boeing Starliner Issues

 NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita WilliamsSource : Flickr                                       In an unexpected turn of events, two NASA astronauts, Barry "Butch" Wilmore and Sunita Williams, face an extended stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Originally scheduled for an eight-day mission, technical challenges with...

Wednesday, May 15, 2024

Unveiling the Radio Universe: A Recap of the 13th Lewis Elton Lecture

 The School of Maths & Physics, University of Surrey successfully hosted the 13th Lewis Elton Lecture on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, at the Austin Pearce 3 (AP3) Lecture Theatre in Guildford. The event, titled "Down to Earth Astronomy: A tour of the radio universe," captivated the audience with a journey through the unseen wonders of the cosmos unveiled by radio waves. A Warm Welcome and Introduction The evening commenced with a welcoming address...

Saturday, May 11, 2024

Northern Lights : How to see them in UK 2024

 Northern lights, captured in University of Surrey, UKThe UK was recently treated to a rare sight: the Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights, dancing across its night sky. This phenomenon was caused by a powerful solar storm that hit Earth on May 10, 2024. This level was solar storm has not been seen since 2005.Here's a breakdown of what happened and how you might catch a glimpse of the aurora if it continues:Northern Lights, Captured in Guildford,...