Introduction to Dark Energy What is Dark Energy? Dark energy is a mysterious and pervasive form of energy that is believed to constitute approximately 68% of the total energy content of the universe. Unlike ordinary matter and dark matter, dark energy does not clump together in galaxies or clusters but is uniformly distributed throughout […]
astrophysics
Taming Gravity is all about the possibility through science and technology to harness gravity. If we accomplish this we will then have the means to travel to the stars.
Of course, to do this will involve knowledge of astrophysics.
So, here at Taming Gravity we include inspiring news and breakthroughs happening in the field of astrophysics.
Scientists prepare message to beam into space but say humanity won’t survive to hear it – Daily Star
Scientists are currently preparing to send a message to space with the hope that they will be able to contact aliens. The message is going to be sent to a cluster of stars in the Milky Way Galaxy which sits between 6,500 and 19,500 light years away from Earth. The experiment is trying to answer […]
Space flight changes first-timer’s brains, but not veterans
There has been a bunch of research done Juan Piantino who works at the OHSU School of Medicine about how a space flight can change someone’s brain. The research of this study dealt with looking at images of 15 different astronauts brains before and after they went on a tour of the International Space Station. […]
Antimatter and Fusion: The Propulsion Duo Powering Tomorrow’s Spacecraft
Introduction to Antimatter and Fusion Propulsion The Need for Advanced Space Propulsion As humanity sets its sights on exploring the far reaches of our solar system and beyond, the limitations of current propulsion technologies become increasingly apparent. Traditional chemical rockets, while reliable, are inefficient for long-duration missions due to their low specific impulse and […]
Our Galaxy Is on a Collision Course. And It’s Not the First Time
Taking place in the next few billion years is a cosmic event that will change all that are still living within the two galaxies. The Milky Way Galaxy and the Andromeda Galaxy are on a collision course that will take millions of years to complete. It will start around 2 billion years from now. There […]
International Astronomical Union launches new center to fight satellite megaconstellation threat
In response to the threat of satellite mega-constellations, the IAU has launched the Center for the Protection of the Dark and Quiet Sky from Satellite Constellation Interference. Observatories are seeing their work threatened by satellite interference, which is now a bigger problem than urban light pollution. Soon there will be over 5,000 satellites above the […]
Exploring Planets Virtually: How VR is Expanding Our Knowledge of Other Worlds
Introduction to Virtual Reality in Space Exploration The Evolution of VR Technology Virtual Reality (VR) has come a long way since its inception. The concept of VR dates back to the mid-20th century, with early attempts like the Sensorama, a machine that provided a multi-sensory experience. However, it wasn’t until the 1980s that the […]
Rogue black hole spotted on its own for the first time
For the first time, astronomers have detected and measured the mass of an isolated black hole. When giant stars reach the end of their lives, they explode in a supernova and their cores become black holes. Stellar-mass black holes (which are much smaller than supermassive black holes) have previously only been found when coupled with […]
