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Arabic astronomy and star naming

- 14 March 2022

Islamic scholars have made significant contributions to the development of astronomy. During the Middle Ages, when European science experienced a downturn, the Arabs were the ones who preserved the astronomical legacy of the ancient world and developed their own science.

The expiration date on life

- 13 March 2022

At this moment, there is no imminent danger of complete destruction of the planet. This would be possible only in the event of a colossal collision with a body of similar or larger in diameter that would completely crush the Earth. None in sight.

The expansion of the universe

- 13 March 2022

Recent observations suggest that the cosmos is not only expanding but it is doing so faster and faster. Astronomers say this is because of a force astronomers call dark energy. So, the main role in answering the question of the fate of the universe is taken over by the theory that the cosmos must expand, but for how long?

When should we expect the end of the world?

- 3 March 2022

You will surely agree that the imposed question in the title is rather broad because it is not known what the ending refers to, whether to everything that exists, that is, to the whole universe, or just to Earth. Let’s go through some different options and possibilities, shall we?

The boundaries of the Universe

- 25 February 2022

When we stand on the surface of the Earth, it is clear to us that it is of limited dimensions. Whichever way we go, we will return to the starting point, or if we miss it, we will turn in a circle. Only if we look up, in the direction of the sky, there seems to be no limit to how far one can go.

Good-to-know theories: The age of our home planet

- 21 February 2022

For those who are strongly interested in this topic, it should be said that facts about the early estimates of the Earth’s age are much richer and more complicated than what can be said in a short read. Every major nation in history has had its own estimate of the age of the Earth. This is truly a wide and incredibly fascinating topic, so let’s learn some more!