Holianyk Ihor
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The Hungry Orphan of the Cosmos: A Young Rogue Planet Devours Dust and Gas in Deep Space
In a quiet corner of the southern sky, hidden within the faint glow of the Chamaeleon constellation, a young, lonely world is rewriting the rules of planetary birth. The object, known as Cha 1107-7626, is what astronomers call a rogue planet — a planetary-mass body that drifts freely through space without orbiting a star.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Education
The “Planet Y” Hypothesis: A Hidden World at the Edge of Our Solar System
For decades, astronomers have known that the Solar System doesn’t end with Neptune. Beyond it stretches the Kuiper Belt — a vast, icy frontier filled with dwarf planets, comets, and frozen remnants from the early days of planetary formation. Yet, recent discoveries suggest that something strange is happening out there.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Futurism
Augmented Reality in Space Training: How AR Is Redefining the Way Astronauts Learn
For decades, astronaut training has been a blend of cutting-edge science, engineering precision, and pure human endurance. From massive simulators to underwater training tanks mimicking zero gravity, preparing for spaceflight has always required an intense and costly mix of physical and mental conditioning.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Futurism
Everyday Life Aboard the International Space Station: Ordinary Days in an Extraordinary Place
When most people think about the International Space Station (ISS), they picture astronauts floating in a silent, endless void — surrounded by high-tech panels and dazzling views of Earth. But beyond the science fiction image, the ISS is also something much more relatable: a home. For the astronauts who live there, orbiting 400 kilometers above our planet, daily life is surprisingly familiar — and yet utterly unlike anything on Earth.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Education
Training in Zero Gravity: The Thrill of Parabolic Flights
We’ve all seen those mesmerizing videos of astronauts floating gracefully aboard the International Space Station — pens drifting in the air, droplets of water forming perfect spheres, and people doing effortless somersaults. It looks otherworldly. But what if you could experience that same weightless wonder right here on Earth?
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Futurism
How Modern Astronauts Are Trained: From Selection to Spaceflight. Why the Centrifuge Test and Extreme G-Forces Are Essential.
Becoming an astronaut has always been a dream job — one that combines science, adventure, and the ultimate human challenge. But behind the inspiring images of spacewalks and Earth glowing through the spacecraft window lies an intense, years-long preparation process.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Futurism
Dyson Sphere — Architecture on a Stellar Scale
Imagine a civilization so advanced that it doesn’t just harness the power of wind, water, or atoms—but the energy of an entire star. This is not the plot of a sci-fi movie; it’s a real scientific idea proposed over half a century ago. Meet the Dyson Sphere, a concept so vast it blurs the line between engineering and cosmic imagination.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Futurism
The “Black Abyss Syndrome”: When Astronauts Face the Fear of Infinite Space
When we gaze at the night sky from Earth, it feels magical — a canvas of stars that inspires dreams of exploration and wonder. But for those who actually venture beyond our planet, space can reveal a far darker, more unsettling side. Among astronauts and space psychologists, there’s an unofficial term that captures this haunting experience: the “Black Abyss Syndrome.” It describes the deep, instinctive fear that can emerge when a human mind is confronted with the endless, silent vastness of the cosmos.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Education
Oxygen Regeneration on the ISS — Lessons for Future Space Missions
One of the greatest challenges of long-term space travel isn’t just surviving the journey — it’s breathing through it. On the International Space Station (ISS), astronauts have spent more than two decades learning how to generate, recycle, and conserve oxygen far from Earth’s atmosphere. What they’ve discovered goes far beyond the station’s metallic walls. It’s a crucial testbed for technologies that will one day sustain explorers on the Moon, Mars, and beyond.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Futurism
Superconducting Coils in Next-Generation Motors: Power Without Loss
Imagine a world where electric motors run with almost no energy loss, where heat doesn’t drain power, and where vehicles can travel farther, faster, and cleaner. This isn’t science fiction anymore — it’s the promise of superconducting technology. In the race toward more efficient, lightweight, and sustainable power systems, superconducting coils are stepping into the spotlight as a game-changer for the next generation of electric motors.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Futurism
The Moon: A New Frontier — How China and Russia Are Building the Base of the Future
Imagine looking up at the Moon one night and knowing that somewhere, amid its silver craters and endless shadows, a joint Chinese–Russian lunar base is quietly operating. It sounds like science fiction — something out of a 1960s space novel — but this time, it’s real. The project is already underway and could soon reshape not only our understanding of space but also the balance of power on Earth.
By Holianyk Ihor3 months ago in Futurism
