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Panspermia Idea Might Become Reality: Earth Space Probes Could Seed Life On Other Planets

Panspermia Idea Might Become Reality: Earth Space Probes Could Seed Life On Other Planets

Panspermia is the hypothesis that life might be prevalent throughout the galaxy due to the “seeding” of living organisms via object collisions and/or meteorite deposits. It is the hypothesis that contends that life on Earth may have its origin on some other planet. And, as one physicist notes, the idea of panspermia may get tested […]

7y ago

NASA Interstellar Options: Does NASA Have Any Practical, Real-World Options For Achieving A Manned Interstellar Flight?

NASA Interstellar Options: Does NASA Have Any Practical, Real-World Options For Achieving A Manned Interstellar Flight?

If movies are to be believed, NASA interstellar flight capability is just around the corner. Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is a bit different. Most people seem to vastly underestimate the incredible distances between the stars, and for NASA to traverse these distances will require either remarkably advanced propulsion technologies or new ways of […]

7y ago

‘Alien Megastructure’ Star Update: Scientists Dismiss Alien Construct Theory, Suggest Undiscovered Comets

‘Alien Megastructure’ Star Update: Scientists Dismiss Alien Construct Theory, Suggest Undiscovered Comets

Remember that faraway star, the one with the strange dimming effect, that set the internet on fire with speculation that the odd dip in brightness by the star could be the result of extraterrestrial engineers successfully constructing an “alien megastructure” around the star? Well, a new study posits that the strange dimming in star KIC […]

8y ago

Can Stephen Hawking’s Starshot Probes Really Make It To Alpha Centauri?

Can Stephen Hawking’s Starshot Probes Really Make It To Alpha Centauri?

Astronomers have discovered a possible Earth-like world called Proxima b in the Alpha Centauri system and Stephen Hawking’s Starshot probes may go fast enough to cover the distance, but they might not survive the journey. The Breakthrough Starshot project plans to launch a fleet of wafer-thin nanocraft capable of reaching 20 percent the speed of […]

8y ago

Earth 2.0? Search For Alien Life Continues As Possible Habitable Worlds Spotted Nearby

Earth 2.0? Search For Alien Life Continues As Possible Habitable Worlds Spotted Nearby

European scientists have discovered a batch of alien worlds out in deep space that could support extraterrestrial life including one orbiting the star closest to our Sun. Astronomers from the European Southern Observatory (ESO) have spotted a faraway rocky and potentially habitable Earth-like planet orbiting Proxima Centauri, a red dwarf star 4.25 light years from […]

8y ago

Russia And China Sign Space Alliance To Threaten U.S. Supremacy, Target Military Satellites

Russia And China Sign Space Alliance To Threaten U.S. Supremacy, Target Military Satellites

Russia and China signed a space alliance this week to protect their interstellar interests as the Roscosmos space agency threatened to publicly disclose the location of U.S. military satellites. Russia desperately wants to partner with NASA and prevent the militarization of space, but Russia has been rebuffed by the American space agency, so in retribution […]

8y ago

Earth To Mars In 30 Minutes? Spacestations And Mooncamps Could Improve Interstellar Travel

Earth To Mars In 30 Minutes? Spacestations And Mooncamps Could Improve Interstellar Travel

Ride a 2,000-ton rocket into space and a stop at the moon for some coffee before jumping onto a beam of light that will take you to Mars in 30 minutes. It sounds like science fiction, but NASA and its private space partners are already laying plans for the first interstellar travel network. New theoretical […]

8y ago

Matthew McConaughey’s Family Traditions

Matthew McConaughey’s Family Traditions

Matthew McConaughey has certainly made a name for himself in Hollywood. The Academy Award-winning actor has a new movie coming out, called The Free State of Jones, and according to Entertainment Weekly, he is very passionate as his character speaks in the new trailer. “I’m tired of it. You, me, all of us — we’re […]

8y ago

It Has Cost Over $900 Million To Save Matt Damon

It Has Cost Over $900 Million To Save Matt Damon

Over the last few years we’ve seen Matt Damon get himself stuck in numerous cinematic quandaries. In fact, in just the last 18 months alone Damon has needed to be saved from two different planets in Interstellar and The Martian, respectively. One eagle-eyed Quora user, via Yahoo, noticed that Damon was repeatedly needing to be […]

9y ago

Matt Damon Is Again Stranded On A Deserted Planet In ‘The Martian’

Matt Damon Is Again Stranded On A Deserted Planet In ‘The Martian’

Matt Damon has been making it a habit of getting stranded on hostile, deserted planets lately. The Martian opened in theaters on Friday and, again, we find Damon playing the lonely astronaut on the edge of outer space survival. In The Martian, Mark Watney (Damon) is exploring on the surface of Mars and is caught […]

9y ago

‘Honest Trailer’ Breaks Down ‘Interstellar,’ A World Without Okra [Spoilers]

‘Honest Trailer’ Breaks Down ‘Interstellar,’ A World Without Okra [Spoilers]

Christopher Nolan is known for complicated ideas and storylines, but for some movie-goers, Interstellar was just too much. For all you who said this movie didn’t make sense, only to receive a science lecture from a know-it-all friend, Honest Trailer is here to justify your complaints. You might have asked yourself some important questions during […]

9y ago

‘Interstellar’ Comes Back To IMAX With Special Behind-The-Scenes Footage

‘Interstellar’ Comes Back To IMAX With Special Behind-The-Scenes Footage

Despite the fact that Interstellar divided fans and critics alike, the film managed to bring in over $670 million during its duration in theaters. While there are many different reasons the film did so well (you can credit that to the attractive power of Christopher Nolan, Matthew McConaughey, or the provocative script), one aspect that […]

9y ago

Jessica Chastain Rips Russell Crowe’s Ageism Comments, Says Older Actresses Need More Roles

Jessica Chastain Rips Russell Crowe’s Ageism Comments, Says Older Actresses Need More Roles

Russel Crowe recently talked about Hollywood’s ageism problem, saying that there are good roles for all ages, but women need to act their age to get them. Jessica Chastain, co-star of the hit blockbuster Interstellar, responded, saying the Australian star is putting “his foot in his mouth.” Critics of show business have panned the industry […]

10y ago

‘The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies’ Dominates With $117.6 Million International

‘The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies’ Dominates With $117.6 Million International

Despite all the hate Peter Jackson’s Hobbit films have been getting, the final installment in the new J.R.R. Tolkein trilogy has beat out the competition with its international release. The Hobbit: Battle of the Five armies earned $117.6 million in its opening weekend across the globe. According to Variety, The Hobbit: Battle of the Five […]

10y ago

Christopher Nolan’s Films Will Never Be Like Marvel’s: Here’s Why

Christopher Nolan’s Films Will Never Be Like Marvel’s: Here’s Why

Christopher Nolan may have made a few comic book movies in his day, but don’t ever expect the man to create a Marvel-esque film Love him or hate him, Nolan is fast becoming one of the most influential filmmakers in this generation. With The Dark Knight, Nolan was able to confirm the comic book movie […]

10y ago

Einstein The Parrot Matthew McConaughey Impersonation Wows The Internet

Einstein The Parrot Matthew McConaughey Impersonation Wows The Internet

Einstein the parrot mimicked the Matthew McConaughey signature “alright, alright, alright” phrase from his Golden Globes speech perfectly. Like millions of woman around the country, the Texas parrot is apparently a big fan of the Interstellar star. The 17-year-old parrot has been mimicking Matthew McConaughey and his “alright, alright, alright” phrase constantly since the January […]

10y ago

After ‘Interstellar:’ Christopher Nolan Talks About What’s Next

After ‘Interstellar:’ Christopher Nolan Talks About What’s Next

Christopher Nolan is riding high off the success of his sci-fi adventure film Interstellar, which earned about $50 million in its first weekend. With big-blockbuster hits like Batman Begins and The Dark Knight and Inception already on his resume, the director, writer, and producer has proven his ability to connect with audiences. Now the big […]

10y ago

‘Interstellar’ Explained: Neil DeGrasse Tyson Reviews Science Behind The Movie

‘Interstellar’ Explained: Neil DeGrasse Tyson Reviews Science Behind The Movie

Interstellar is one of the most talked about movies of the year. Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic has drawn plaudits from critics and audiences alike, while others have been quick to note that it was overwhelmed by its scientific jargon and running time. The film follows Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway’s journey into a black hole […]

10y ago

‘Big Hero 6’ Crushes ‘Interstellar’ With $56.2 Million Over The Weekend

‘Big Hero 6’ Crushes ‘Interstellar’ With $56.2 Million Over The Weekend

Big Hero 6 crushed popular movie Interstellar at the box office over the weekend, making $56.2 million over the past three days. This is not the first time Big Hero 6 has been in the news recently. According to an earlier report from the Inquisitr, the movie introduces Disney kids to Marvel’s universe. IMDb describes […]

10y ago

‘Big Hero 6’ Introduces Disney Kids to Marvel Universe

‘Big Hero 6’ Introduces Disney Kids to Marvel Universe

As Big Hero 6 opens to big box office around the country, the media debates: is it Big Hero 6 versus Interstellar? Is the real conversation about whether or not Big Hero 6 is as big as Frozen? https://twitter.com/andistrube/status/531237132955029504 Really, neither of those conversations are the most interesting one. But to see why so many […]

10y ago

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