Dark matter is a ghostly substance that astronomers have failed to detect for decades, yet which we know has an enormous influence on normal matter in the universe, such as stars and galaxies. Through the massive gravitational pull it exerts on galaxies, it spins them up, gives them an extra push along their orbits, or even rips them apart.
Want to do some stargazing? You can find some of the darkest skies in Canada right here in Ontario, allowing you to get a beautiful glimpse of stars, planets and the cosmos. The province is home to several dark sky preserves that offer incredible views of the night sky, with perfect conditions for catching meteor showers, seeing constellations, getting a glimpse of the northern lights and even seeing the Milky Way galaxy.Many are located in provincial parks where you can camp overnight under a...
Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have detected commonplace chemical ingredients found in vinegar, ant stings and even margaritas around two young stars, according to NASA.
An international piece of research, led by the Instituto de Astrofísica de Canarias (IAC) has found clues to the nature of some of the brightest and hottest stars in our universe, called blue supergiants. Although these stars are commonly observed, their origin has been an old puzzle that has been debated for several decades.
Any fan of Star Wars can easily pick this up and find something to appreciate.
Images projected onto objects in the real world create impressive displays that educate and entertain. However, current projection mapping systems all have one common limitation: they only work well in the dark. In a study recently published in IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, researchers from Osaka University suggest a way to bring projection mapping "into the light."
Stellar clusters known as Shakti and Shiva may be remnants of ancient galactic collisions.
VICE’s Dark Side of the Ring recently returned for a fifth season and the second episode of the new season focused on Buff Bagwell. Booker T famously faced off against Buff Bagwell in his only WWE match back in July of 2001 after WWE acquired WCW. The former WCW World Heavyweight Champion was asked to […]
Following on from yesterday’s teaser poster, Disney+ has now shared the first trailer for Star Wars: The Acolyte, a new live-action series from Russian Doll creator Leslye Headland, which takes place some 100 years prior to the events of Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace in an era termed ‘The High Republic’. Amandla […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: A darkness rises in first trailer for...
It's another big awards weekend in Hollywood! On Saturday, stars hit the
You probably know Paul Marcarelli as the Verizon "Can You Hear Me Now" guy, and there's a good reason his voice isn't echoing through your living room anymore.
Timothée Chalamet and Edward Norton got folked up to film ‘A Complete Unknown,’ James Mangold’s upcoming Bob Dylan biopic. The cast also includes Elle Fanning, Monica Barbaro, and more. Here’s everything to know.