Bright Side Universe

The Solar System is the gravitationally bound system of the Sun and the planets that orbit it. But what if we replace the Sun with some other extreme space objects? First of all, all the planets will lose their light source. Some of the planets might even freeze and the Earth won't be an exception. Normally, black holes are so far away that we can't see them even with a telescope. But something strange has happened and a black hole entered our Solar System and managed to replace our Sun! Let's see what consequences this would have for us and the neighboring planets... #brightside Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rivers have a knack for carrying away all sorts of objects, leading to some truly unusual discoveries. Archaeologists often scour riverbanks, unearthing everything from ancient pottery and weapons to submerged shipwrecks, offering fascinating insights into bygone eras. Rivers occasionally yield lost jewelry, with lucky finders stumbling upon diamond rings, gold coins, and other precious gems glinting in the mud. From vintage toys to unexpected oddities like prosthetic limbs and even a typewriter, rivers occasionally reveal a whimsical assortment of forgotten items. There are also some more extravagant discoveries, like whole ships! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A New Theory of Moon Formation explores the latest scientific idea about how our Moon was created, revealing surprising clues, fresh evidence, and a twist on the classic giant-impact story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would happen if we had two suns? What would your life look like in such a world? Two suns would mean days would become brighter. Nights, sunrises, sunsets - these would change too. The stars would set and rise at different times. So, arriving too late to watch the sunset? It wouldn't be a problem - you'd still be in time for the second one! With two suns, the seasons on Earth might also start to change more rapidly. They would be harsher than now. Most life forms on the planet would be struggling to keep up with intense and fast climate changes. By the way, people would look different, either. They most likely be bulky and short. In any case, discussing what Earth would look like with two Suns is nothing but a guessing game at the moment. But scientists know for sure that such planets do exist... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How many habitable planets are there? Water is the basis of life in any part of the universe. So potentially inhabited planets must have liquid water on them to support life. An incredible number of circumstances must come together for this. The planet must be in the habitable zone of the star. A little closer to the star, and the water will evaporate, leaving no chance for oceans and seas to form. This is what happened on Venus. Too far from the star, and the planet becomes too cold. Water can only exist in the form of ice on the surface and there just might be liquid water deep below. Neptune is one example of this. In our galaxy alone, there are countless stars. Really you can’t count on them. Near each of them may be a planet. They are called exoplanets. And some of them may be in the habitable zone and have everything for life to form on them. From a list of 4,500 known exoplanets, scientists have identified 24 that can be superhabitable. This is the type of planet that is suitable for the existence and evolution of life even more than the Earth! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imagine snow that doesn’t fall down—but rises upward underwater. Scientists discovered this bizarre phenomenon on an icy moon, where unusual chemistry and hidden oceans create conditions unlike anything on Earth. Explore one of the strangest weather-like processes ever found in our solar system. #space #moon #science #astronomy #solarsystem Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Space isn't the pitch-black void we always thought. In fact, it's like a cosmic disco party up there because of zillions of stars twinkling like disco balls, lighting up the space dance floor. There are these sneaky little things called cosmic rays zipping around like intergalactic party crashers, adding some neon glow to the mix! Oh, and let's not forget about galaxies, those giant glow sticks of the universe, creating psychedelic swirls of color! So, next time you look up at the night sky, just remember – space is the biggest, baddest, and most colorful party in town! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Venus has more volcanoes than any other planet in the Solar System - more than 1,600! An extreme greenhouse effect warms the planet's surface up to 870˚F - hot enough to melt lead. Winds there reach the speed of 450 miles per hour in the middle cloud layer -- faster than the speediest tornadoes on our planet. The pressure on Venus’s surface is 90 times higher than that at sea level on Earth. And recently, this incredible place has become even more intriguing. In the toxic Venusian atmosphere, there's something that might mean the existence of life! In 2017, a group of scientists from Cardiff University started to use the James Clerk Maxwell radio telescope in Hawaii. The main idea was to search for phosphine gas - it would be a sign of life on Venus. When the data came back, and the researchers analyzed it, they were shocked and even checked the results several times! So if you've always wondered if there's life on other planets, check this out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where is the centre of the universe? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget what movies taught you—real dinosaurs may have looked very different from the versions most people imagine. From feathers and colors to body shape and behavior, discover the latest scientific discoveries that reveal what dinosaurs likely looked like millions of years ago. #dinosaurs #science #prehistoric #paleontology Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

66 million years ago dinosaurs had the ultimate bad day. A giant asteroid crashed into the Earth and wiped out all of those species. Mass extinction spread all across the planet. But why did the birds survive? Birds evolved from feathery dinosaurs, so how did they manage to make it through the impact? Let's examine those events step by step. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How did the dinosaurs go extinct? ? Could dinosaurs still be alive? Why did the asteroid hit Earth? There're so many questions when it comes to the Dino world. Scientists still keep looking for answers. Recently it's been revealed that the giant asteroid could be visible in space 1 year before it hit our planet. Could the collision be prevented? What exactly could be seen in the night sky? ? #brightside #dinosaurs #asteroids Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices