Posts by Krista Alanov

It’s a strange time in the cosmos. On one hand, we have the Lambda-CDM model, our golden standard for understanding the universe, combining the cosmological constant (Lambda) with cold dark matter (CDM). It’s been our…

About ten years ago, the astronomical world was buzzing with excitement. Why? Because researchers had discovered two enormous, bubble-like structures of hot plasma, seemingly sprouting from the center of our Milky Way. These cosmic balloons…

We all know that the universe we live in is vast, mysterious, and ever-expanding. But what about its origins? How did this cosmic dance begin, and what are the forces that have shaped it over…

The universe is expanding—and it's doing so at an ever-increasing rate. That much is crystal clear. But what’s causing this accelerated expansion? Enter the prime suspect: Dark Energy. The problem? This suspect is a complete…

As a child, I was terrified of black holes. I had this irrational fear that one would suddenly appear at night, gobble me up, and drag me into its infinite abyss. Fortunately, I eventually learned…

For a long time, Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) were one of the top three unsolved mysteries of astronomy, right up there with dark matter and the question of whether pineapple belongs on pizza. But in…

Let’s talk about gravitational waves—those mysterious ripples in the very fabric of space-time. But first, let’s clear up one common misconception: gravitational waves are not like waves on water. There’s no medium like water out…

You’ve probably noticed it: things keep falling. Whether it’s your keys at the worst possible moment or your phone diving off the table right as you need it. It’s not just bad luck—there’s something more…