Bright Side Universe

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Our planet rotates once every 24 hours in respect to the Sun - this time is know as the solar day. The current speed of rotation is about 1,000 miles per hour. That's a lot, but we don't really feel this speed and it doesn't affect us. But what if this speed got much faster - let's say... the speed of light. If the Earth was rotating at the speed of light, how would it affect our planet and our lives?

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It takes the Earth a little more than 365 days to make a complete trip around the Sun. It happens because of the Sun's gravitational pull. But what if it was the other way round? What if the Sun rotated around our planet? Would it lead to catastrophic results or we wouldn't even notice the difference?

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What's going on outside of our Solar System? Well, a lot! An exoplanet is any planet that's located beyond the borders of our Solar System. What are they like? Spoiler: some of those exoplanets are pretty bizarre and some of them may host life. Let's head on an incredible journey to these 12 exoplanets!

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Think you know what space is really like? Actual astronauts set the record straight! From floating tears to exploding bodies and the sound of silence, discover the most common space myths — and the surprising truths from those who’ve actually been there.

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Astronauts can survive on the International Space Station (ISS) for quite a while. On average, they stay up there for about six months. The ISS is like a high-tech home, complete with exercise equipment and scientific experiments. But living in microgravity can weaken muscles and bones, so astronauts have to work out every day to stay in shape. Eventually, they would need to return to Earth. If they stayed up there too long, their muscles and bones could weaken to the point where they'd struggle to walk when they got back. Plus, they'd run out of supplies sent from our planet.

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The sun has a regular heartbeat, and we call it the solar cycle. But it's been a bit of a drama queen lately because it's experiencing a "solar minimum." Translation: fewer sunspots and less solar activity. Solar flares and sunspots usually spice things up, but they've been pretty scarce lately. Scientists have noticed that the Sun's magnetic field is getting all tangled up. This could mean some interesting magnetic storms on Earth, so keep an eye out for crazy auroras! Some folks are even suggesting this could be the start of a "Grand Solar Minimum" where the Sun chills out and we see cooler temperatures on Earth. So, keep those shades handy because the Sun's unpredictable behavior is making the space news headlines! 😎🌌🔭

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A mysterious sound from deep space has left scientists baffled. Could it be a natural cosmic phenomenon — or something else entirely? Explore the strange signals, eerie frequencies, and the search for possible otherworldly origins behind this unexplained noise.

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