Since 1992, nearly 5,000 exoplanets have been discovered, leading to the idea of a “Planet B” – a hypothetical planet that could serve as a backup for Earth. This concept has been prevalent in science fiction, influencing how we perceive such a place. However, there is a significant gap between the imagined worlds and the […]
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.
‘Dark universe’ telescope Euclid faces some setbacks during commissioning
The European Space Agency’s (ESA) Euclid space telescope, which was launched on July 1, has encountered some complications. The telescope’s Fine Guidance Sensor (FGS), which helps orient the telescope by locking onto known stars, failed to track faint stars. This is a significant issue as the FGS’s performance in real space conditions is difficult to […]
Could humans use black holes to time travel?
Black holes have the potential to act as natural time machines, allowing for travel to both the past and the future. According to Albert Einstein’s general theory of relativity, matter and energy have the ability to bend and stretch space. The more massive an object is, the more it stretches and bends the space around […]
The moon may be 40 million years older than we thought, Apollo 17 samples suggest
The moon is approximately 40 million years older than previously believed, according to a new study. Researchers analyzed lunar rock samples brought back by Apollo 17 astronauts and determined the moon to be 4.46 billion years old. This means the moon formed about 108 million years after the solar system, rather than the previously estimated […]
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovering (Advanced) life on exoplanets?
What would be the implications of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovering advanced life beyond earth on exoplanets? The discovery of advanced life beyond Earth by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) or any future telescope would be a transformative event with far-reaching implications for science, society, and the human perspective on the universe. […]
James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovering life on exoplanets?
What are the implications of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discovering life on exoplanets? The discovery of life on exoplanets by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would have profound implications for science, philosophy, and society as a whole. While it remains speculative until actual evidence is found, the potential implications could include: Confirmation […]
When will the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) discover life on exoplanets?
The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has already discovered Earth like exoplanets but has if discovered life on them? The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) was launched on December 25, 2021. The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is an advanced space observatory developed by NASA, the European Space Agency (ESA), and the Canadian Space Agency […]
Wrinkles left over from the Big Bang may have magnetized the universe
Cosmic strings are wrinkles in the space-time continuum that are left over from the original big bang. These cosmic strings travel, and new research suggests that they leave magnetic fields behind. These magnetic fields then essentially magnetize galaxies. It is believed that almost every substantial object in the universe has some type of magnetic field. […]
James Webb Space Telescope peers into lonely dwarf galaxy with sparkling results
The James Webb Space Telescope is currently the most powerful telescope in operation in the world. The JWST has been able to zoom in on the Wolf–Lundmark–Melotte galaxy, a dwarf galaxy located in the constellation of Celus. According to Rutgers astronomer Kristen McQuinn, the evidence gathered from the JWST shows that the WLM probably has […]
‘Planet killer’ asteroids – could we one day miss one that’s heading our way ?
Information has come out about a potentially dangerous, planet killer asteroid, that has been named 2022 AP7. Even though it has been called a planet killer, it has also been noted that it doesn’t pose any immediate threat to Earth. This asteroid actually orbits our sun every 5 years, and crosses our orbit when the […]
