Fraser Cain
Are We Living in a Simulation?
Elon Musk blew our minds when he suggested that it’s highly likely we’re all living in a computer simulation. Seriously?…
How Cold Are Black Holes?
Black holes absorb everything that falls into them, including photons of light and heat. So what does it mean to…
What is the Largest Desert on Earth?
Despite what you might think, the largest desert in the world is actually in Antarctica. In addition to being the…
I Actually Learned to Photograph the Milky Way
I’ve always struggled to take a good picture of the Milky Way, even though I’ve got pretty good camera gear.…
What Are The Lagrange Points?
There are places in the Solar System where the forces of gravity balance out perfectly. Places we can use to…
Will Our Black Hole Eat the Milky Way?
As soon as you learn about the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way, your next thought…
How Close Can Moons Orbit?
The Moon is our constant companion, shining away in the night. But how close could the Moon get before it's…
What Are Magnetars?
Magnetars are neutron stars with massively boosted magnetic fields. How do this stellar remnants form, and what would happen if…
Why is Uranus on its Side?
The Earth’s tilt is nothing compared to Uranus, which has been flipped right over on its side. What could have…
What are Quark Stars?
Astronomers have theorized there could be an intermediate stage between neutron stars and black holes called quark stars. Are they…