A breathtaking photograph captured beneath the skies of remote Argentina has been recognized in the 2026 Milky Way Photographer of the Year collection released by Capture the Atlas, showcasing some of the world’s most remarkable astrophotography images. One of the standout entries, titled My Perfect Night, was created by astrophotographer Daniel Viñé Garcia in the isolated … [Read more...] about This Milky Way photo looks out of this world – a perfect night sky over a surreal salt flat landscape
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Alien civilizations have not visited Earth and never will, physicist claims
The idea that alien civilisations may one day visit Earth has long captured the public imagination. However, some physicists argue that the laws of the universe make such encounters extremely unlikely. The argument centres on a simple observation often associated with Richard Feynman—that despite the vast number of stars in the night sky, there is no clear evidence of … [Read more...] about Alien civilizations have not visited Earth and never will, physicist claims
Giant cloud near centre of Milky Way contains alcohol-like molecules
A vast cloud of gas near the centre of the Milky Way has been found to contain large quantities of alcohol-related molecules, according to scientific observations. Located in a region known as Sagittarius B2, the cloud is one of the largest known molecular formations in space. Researchers have detected significant amounts of ethanol — the same type of alcohol found in drinks … [Read more...] about Giant cloud near centre of Milky Way contains alcohol-like molecules