Science

August 26, 2022

10 Fascinating Facts About the Moon, Earth’s Nearest Neighbor

As the celestial object closest to us, the Moon has always been a source of fascination. Filled with mystique, the Moon is often seen to hold powers that do everything from increase fertility to make us go a little crazy. As the only celestial body—other than Earth—where man has stepped foot, the Moon somehow seems accessible, yet there's still a lot we have to learn about this satellite orbiting our planet.

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August 24, 2022

Sleek Portable Tub Allows for Cold Plunge Therapy on the Go

Plunging into cold water as a way to reduce stress, boost immunity, and relieve aching muscles is a practice that has been around since ancient times. But as cold plunge therapy becomes increasingly mainstream, many enthusiasts are looking for ways to enjoy the benefits even when they are on the go. That's where the Inergize portable cold plunge tub comes in.

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August 23, 2022

James Webb Space Telescope Captures Spectacular Auroras on Jupiter

The James Webb Space Telescope gave us a glimpse of Jupiter in a photo taken during its commissioning phase. But that image pales in comparison to the fully-processed JWST Jupiter photos that have just been released. Taken by its Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam), the two photographs show the solar system's largest planet in incredible detail. Auroras, hazes, moons, and rings are just some of the detail that is clearly visible in the two photographs.

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August 18, 2022

Astrophotographer Spends Over 100 Hours Capturing Dazzling “Eye of God”

Planetary scientist and astrophotographer Connor Matherne invested two years and over 100 hours of exposure time to create a stunning image of the Helix Nebula. Also known as the Eye of God, it is one of the closest planetary nebulae to Earth. Sitting at about 650 light-years away from Earth in the Aquarius constellation, this cloud of gas and dust is a sight to behold.

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