Essays on Astronomy

Possible Link Between Primordial Black Holes and Dark Matter This article is about an alternative view that dark matter is made of black holes that were formed during the first second of our universe’s existence. These black holes are known as primordial black holes. A...

After eternally transforming the science fiction scene with his groundbreaking film Alien, Ridley Scott returns to his home turf years later with an implied prequel, Prometheus. Though the potential of the new film sent devoted Alien fans into a frenzy of anticipation, it quickly became...

The sun, a majestic celestial body, holds an unparalleled significance in sustaining life on Earth. Its radiant energy fuels a plethora of natural processes, making it a cornerstone of existence. From providing warmth and light to driving weather patterns and photosynthesis, the sun’s influence permeates...

Humans, since the dawn of time, have been interested in what lies outside of Earth. People were curious what zero gravity would feel like, and what it would do to the human body. Valerie Neal, curator and chair of space history at the Smithsonian National...

As we encounter obstacles over the course of our lives, we often turn to external sources to justify internal conflict. This tendency to assign responsibility is evident in Laurie Halse Anderson’s Fever 1793, in which refugees fleeing Santo Domingo are accused of spreading the yellow...