Bright Side Universe

What would happen if we had two suns? What would your life look like in such a world? Two suns would mean days would become brighter. Nights, sunrises, sunsets - these would change too. The stars would set and rise at different times. So, arriving too late to watch the sunset? It wouldn't be a problem - you'd still be in time for the second one!

With two suns, the seasons on Earth might also start to change more rapidly. They would be harsher than now. Most life forms on the planet would be struggling to keep up with intense and fast climate changes. By the way, people would look different, either. They most likely be bulky and short. In any case, discussing what Earth would look like with two Suns is nothing but a guessing game at the moment. But scientists know for sure that such planets do exist...

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All the eight planets of our Solar System are so fascinating and different. Each of them has unique atmosphere, temperature and size. The Sun influences every celestial body in its own way. Let's imagine you were invited to a party on each of the planets - what'd you wear? Would it possible to survive without a special suit?

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Imagine snow that doesn’t fall down—but rises upward underwater. Scientists discovered this bizarre phenomenon on an icy moon, where unusual chemistry and hidden oceans create conditions unlike anything on Earth. Explore one of the strangest weather-like processes ever found in our solar system.

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How many habitable planets are there? Water is the basis of life in any part of the universe. So potentially inhabited planets must have liquid water on them to support life. An incredible number of circumstances must come together for this. The planet must be in the habitable zone of the star. A little closer to the star, and the water will evaporate, leaving no chance for oceans and seas to form. This is what happened on Venus. Too far from the star, and the planet becomes too cold. Water can only exist in the form of ice on the surface and there just might be liquid water deep below. Neptune is one example of this.

In our galaxy alone, there are countless stars. Really you can’t count on them. Near each of them may be a planet. They are called exoplanets. And some of them may be in the habitable zone and have everything for life to form on them. From a list of 4,500 known exoplanets, scientists have identified 24 that can be superhabitable. This is the type of planet that is suitable for the existence and evolution of life even more than the Earth!

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One of the biggest fears here on Earth is that our planet gets hit by some huge asteroid. But what if I tell you that one particular planet in our Solar System gets hit by dozens of pretty big objects every year. Why does Jupiter experience impacts more often than other planets? Let's see if it has something to do with gravity or size...

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Space isn't the pitch-black void we always thought. In fact, it's like a cosmic disco party up there because of zillions of stars twinkling like disco balls, lighting up the space dance floor. There are these sneaky little things called cosmic rays zipping around like intergalactic party crashers, adding some neon glow to the mix! Oh, and let's not forget about galaxies, those giant glow sticks of the universe, creating psychedelic swirls of color! So, next time you look up at the night sky, just remember – space is the biggest, baddest, and most colorful party in town!

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Voyager's journey was one of the most ambitious projects to ever leave Earth. When future generations look back, they might view the Voyager's journey to the four gas giants as one of the most productive exploratory missions of humanity. What made this mission a success and what it consisted of?

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The asteroid roughly 10 km across hit Earth over 60 million years ago. One of the most devastating consequences was the mass extinction that wiped out 80% of all animal species. Its crater is now hidden below the waters of the Gulf of Mexico. But what if it landed in some other spot?

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