An Introduction to Black Holes
Reading Time – 8 Minutes, Difficulty Level – 1/5
Black holes have been at the centre of modern astrophysics ever since their first proposal over two hundred years ago. And still to this day they remain there, the frontier of …
Know your Einstein: Special Relativity vs General Relativity
Reading Time – 7 Minutes, Difficulty Level – 4/5
Albert Einstein’s pioneering theories of Special and General Relativity have profoundly revolutionised our comprehension of the universe. Emerging from the same foundational principles of theoretical physics, these theories explore different facets …
The Integral Role of Calculus in Astrophysics
Reading Time – 18 Minutes, Difficulty Level – Expert
In the realm of scientific collaboration, few partnerships have yielded as profound and productive results as the fusion of calculus and astrophysics. This mathematical framework, rooted in the concepts of change …
An Introduction to Neutrino Astronomy
Reading Time – 10 Minutes, Difficulty Level 2/5
The cosmos, an infinite expanse of wonder and mystery, has always captivated the human imagination. In our relentless quest to decipher the universe’s enigmas, we have harnessed a remarkable tool: neutrinos—tiny, nearly …
TAS Podcast – The Strange World of Infinity
Listening Time – 78 minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
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Magic, Mystery and Majesty – What is Moonlight?
Reading Time – 6 Minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
Moonlight captivates with its celestial glow and ever-changing phases. More than just a symbol of romance or muse for poets, moonlight offers tangible scientific insights into Earth’s nearest cosmic companion. Here at …
Dispelling the Myth, Is the Sun really blue?
Reading Time – 8 Minutes, Difficulty Level 1/5
TRY THE BIONIC READING VERSION – What is this?
The Sun, a dazzling celestial ball of fire and light that has captivated humanity for millennia, is often depicted as a warm, golden …
Nuclear Reactions in Stellar Interiors and Nucleosynthesis
Reading Time – 20 Minutes, Difficulty Level: Expert
Within the vast expanse of the cosmos, stars act as laboratories where nuclear reactions govern their fundamental behavior. Nucleosynthesis, a crucial astrophysical process, plays a pivotal role in shaping the formation of …
The Astrodynamics of Jupiter’s Anomalous Orbit
Reading Time – 6 Minutes, Difficulty Level 4/5
In the realm of astrodynamics, the solar system’s celestial ballet entices researchers with its intricate gravitational interactions. Jupiter, the reigning gas giant, exhibits an orbit that defies simple elliptical motion around the …
The Kepler 11 System and its Eerie Resemblance to Our Solar System
Located approximately 2,000 light-years away in the constellation Cygnus, the Kepler-11 system stands as a remarkable testament to the diversity and intricacies of exoplanetary systems. In this article, we’ll investigate the Kepler-11 system, unraveling its fascinating planetary composition, orbital dynamics, …
