Essays on Astronomy

In the time before the pre-socratics, mythology and religion were the guiding forces of Greek thought. Mythologists and prophecy, such as Homer and Hesiod, relied solely on knowledge acquired from mythical muses to explain the origins of gods and man. It was not until 585...

Sennett asserts that the mythical tale of Zeus punishing humans for stealing fire through Pandora’s casket demonstrates how modern man-made communities often face the chance to harm themselves and also that people try to justify opening the casket through the allure of it. This invokes...

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...

Ridley Scott’s “Prometheus” stands as a bold yet polarizing exploration of humanity’s origins, serving as an implied prequel to the iconic “Alien.” Following the monumental success of “Alien,” expectations ran high for “Prometheus,” with fans eager for a return to the franchise’s thrilling roots. However,...

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...