Posts by Jenny Preils

On a fateful morning in 1908, a deafening explosion shook the Tunguska region of Siberia. Trees were leveled across 2,000 square kilometers, the sky lit up with an eerie glow, and seismic stations worldwide recorded…

The starry night sky has a timeless allure. Its glittering lights have captivated humanity for millennia, from ancient stargazers sketching constellations on cave walls to modern astronomers peering into the cosmic abyss. But while the…

Welcome to the thrilling world of cosmic rays, galactic forces, and particles zipping through the universe at mind-boggling speeds! Let’s dive into a topic that blends astrophysics with mystery, and perhaps even a bit of…

Imagine this: craters instead of lush forests, solar storms sweeping over the barren surface, and not a single breath of air to fill your lungs. Welcome to the Moon, where some people still dream of…

It is the grand tour of one of cosmology's most fascinating riddles: the “Cold Spot” in the cosmic microwave background (CMB). This cold region of space has puzzled scientists for years, and it’s led to…

Imagine this: The year is one billion AD. The Sun has become a much brighter, angrier version of itself, pouring out enough heat to turn Earth into a giant oven. Everything on the surface is…