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If a planet capable of holding 1,321 Earths inside collided with the Sun, what would happen?
We all know the terrible consequences of a comet colliding with Earth. But what would happen if Jupiter crashed into the Sun?
Why do we assume black holes are spherical?
The area of gravitational influence around planets, stars, and black holes is spherical because it pulls equally in all directions.
What would happen if the Moon got closer to the Earth?
The Moon is the Earth's only natural satellite. In fact, the Moon orbits the Earth at a steady speed of about 1km/s.
The world's strangest tree defies all laws of physics
To this day no one knows exactly how the fig tree came to be in that location, or how long it has been growing.
The nearly 50-year-old black hole paradox has been solved.
Hawking's paradox states that in the process of disappearing, black holes destroy all information about their origin, contrary to the rules of quantum physics.
Scientists discover twisted crystals that use 'pseudo-gravity' to bend light like black holes
Photonic crystals are optical nanostructures that affect the propagation of photons within them in a similar way to the way semiconductor crystals affect the motion of e…
What would happen if you dug a hole through the Earth and jumped in?
The idea of digging a hole through the Earth and jumping into it has captured the imagination of many.
Why can submarines dive and surface?
Have you ever wondered why submarines can dive and surface at will despite weighing tens of thousands of tons?
Superman's Powers From a Scientific Perspective: Fictional, But Not Impossible
The changes in gravity between planets other than Earth are also unlikely to help humans possess superpowers like Superman.
A 'dark object' may have brought life to Earth
An elusive class of objects may be much more numerous than previously thought and may be life-bearing spacecraft.
Human sperm move poorly in zero gravity
Research by Spanish scientists shows that in a zero gravity environment, human sperm lose vitality and mobility.
Strange Phenomenon: Why Are Planets 'Running Away' From the Sun Despite Their Extremely Strong Gravitational Force?
The planets are not affected.
Element 115: The Truth About Anti-Gravity Fuel Revealed!
There are countless unsolved mysteries in the scientific community, and one of the most mysterious phenomena is anti-gravity fuel.
Britain's oldest satellite mysteriously moves
Skynet-1A, a British satellite launched in 1969 and now defunct, was confusing because it was not in the right place for Earth's gravity to pull it down.