Holianyk Ihor
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Why Are Heavy Elements Born in Stars?
To the naked eye, stars may look like tiny, steady points of light scattered across the night sky. But behind that calm shimmer lies a cosmic powerhouse — a nuclear forge where the very ingredients of life are born. Without the stars, there would be no Earth, no us, and no matter as we know it. One of the most important processes happening inside stars is the creation of heavy elements — the building blocks of everything solid in the universe. But why does this happen in stars?
By Holianyk Ihor9 months ago in Education
How Does Space Affect Biological Aging?
When we look up at the stars, we dream of exploration, discovery, and distant worlds. But what if space travel doesn't just change how we see the universe — what if it actually changes us? As it turns out, being in space can have a powerful impact on how our bodies age. And this isn't just a theory — we’ve got real evidence from real astronauts.
By Holianyk Ihor9 months ago in Education
What Are Magnetars? The Mystery of the Universe’s Most Powerful Magnets
Space is full of mysteries, but few are as exotic and enigmatic as magnetars — a rare type of neutron star with unimaginably strong magnetic fields. These cosmic titans both awe and terrify astronomers. But why? Let’s find out.
By Holianyk Ihor10 months ago in Education
