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Why Do Galaxies Have Spiral Arms?
When you picture a galaxy, chances are you're imagining a majestic spiral: sweeping arms of stars, gas, and dust curving gracefully...
Max Nguyen
Apr 291 min read
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The Arrow of Time: Why Does Time Only Move Forward?
Break a glass, and you’re left with shards. Let it sit there for eternity, and those shards will never reassemble themselves into a...
Max Nguyen
Apr 82 min read
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The Universe’s Oldest Photograph: Cosmic Microwave Background
Imagine looking at a photograph so ancient that it captures the universe in its infancy, just 380,000 years after the Big Bang. That's...
Max Nguyen
Mar 221 min read
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Dark Energy: The Mysterious Force Accelerating the Universe
Picture this: galaxies across the universe aren't just drifting apart—they’re actually speeding away from each other, faster and faster....
Max Nguyen
Mar 91 min read
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Ripples in Reality: General Relativity and Gravitational Waves
Imagine spacetime as a vast cosmic trampoline. If you drop something heavy onto it, the fabric bends—exactly what Einstein described with...
Max Nguyen
Feb 231 min read
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Neutrino Oscillations: The Quantum Identity Crisis
Neutrinos—ghostly particles with barely any mass and almost no interaction with matter—might seem like minor characters in the vast drama...
Max Nguyen
Feb 81 min read
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Black Hole Thermodynamics: When Gravity Meets Quantum Mechanics
At first glance, black holes seem pretty straightforward—intense gravitational pits from which not even light can escape. But...
Max Nguyen
Jan 121 min read
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The Year in Review: Cosmic Glory
The end of this year felt like the universe was closing out the year with a grand finale. It began with one of the most breathtaking...
Max Nguyen
Dec 29, 20242 min read
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A Dying Star’s Portrait, Celestial Drama, and Cosmic Mysteries
These past few weeks have felt like a cosmic masterclass in the unexpected and the extraordinary. One of the month’s most jaw-dropping...
Max Nguyen
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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Lunar Grandeur, Comet Dust, and Stellar Breakthroughs
We've been privy to some amazing cosmic events over the past few weeks, beginning with a Hunter’s Moon on October 16–17 — not just any...
Max Nguyen
Oct 31, 20242 min read
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Earth’s Extra Moon and the Galaxy’s Hidden Heart
While reading about the lastest news in the world of astronomy, I uncovered a pretty interesting surprise: Earth briefly gained a second...
Max Nguyen
Oct 4, 20242 min read
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Planetary Close Encounters
The transition into autumn has brought with it some interesting findings in the realm of astronomy. Early on August 14, Mars and Jupiter...
Max Nguyen
Sep 5, 20242 min read
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Fireballs, Meteor Showers, and Galactic Discoveries
These past few weeks brought a mix of surprises, discoveries, and cosmic spectacles that kept the night sky alive with wonder. On July...
Max Nguyen
Jul 28, 20242 min read
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Black Hole Awakening and a Trio of Super-Earths
It’s been a really interesting few weeks filled with discoveries that deepened our understanding of the universe’s most enigmatic...
Max Nguyen
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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Unveiling Galactic Secrets and Solar Spectacles
Early in the month, on May 9, astronomers using the Chandra X-ray Observatory unveiled something extraordinary: a “chimney” of hot gas...
Max Nguyen
May 29, 20241 min read
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Total Eclipse Wonder and Voyager’s Comeback
I’ve continued to keep my eye on the latest developments and news from the world of astronomy, and this month hasn’t disappointed. On...
Max Nguyen
Apr 28, 20241 min read
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Unraveling Black Hole Mysteries and a Celestial Spiral
On March 27, the Event Horizon Telescope (EHT) collaboration revealed a groundbreaking image of Sagittarius A*, the supermassive black...
Max Nguyen
Apr 6, 20241 min read
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A Stormy Sun and Mysterious Radio Signals
This past month brought both dazzling activity from our own Sun and a tantalizing discovery from deep space, showcasing the incredible...
Max Nguyen
Feb 25, 20242 min read
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A New Planet Next Door and a Tesla in Space
The start of the new year has delivered a mix of awe and amusement, proving that space exploration is as surprising as it is inspiring....
Max Nguyen
Jan 28, 20242 min read
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Voyager’s Journey and a New Meteor Shower
Last month was one of reflection and discovery, blending the old and the new in space exploration. One of the month’s highlights came...
Max Nguyen
Jan 1, 20241 min read
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