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My Thoughts on the Fermi Paradox

Posted on October 5, 2025 by ST Editors

by Abhinav Sukla, Student Editor The Fermi Paradox refers to a simple question that has eluded us all for decades: If aliens exist, then why haven’t we seen any yet? Billions of Earth-like planets exist in the Milky Way alone, … Continue reading →

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Recreating the Universe on a Screen: The Power of N-Body Simulations in Astronomy

Posted on June 3, 2025 by ST Editors

by Abhinav Sukla, Co-editor Sidereal Times Physicists and astronomers have proposed countless theories about the cosmos. Until recently, however, there was little means through which to test their theories; often, observational data was not detailed or plentiful enough to verify … Continue reading →

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Grasping Time: The Lifespans of Cosmic Objects

Posted on March 2, 2025 by ST Editors

by Abhinav Sukla Most of us will only be around for less than a century. With a lifespan that short, even the times of ancient civilizations feel unimaginably far away. When the frame of reference shifts to cosmic objects, the … Continue reading →

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Neutron Stars: The Mysterious Engines of Cosmic Creation

Posted on January 1, 2025 by ST Editors

by Abhinav Sukla, co-editor Neutron stars are the dense remnants of massive stars that underwent supernova explosions. When a star goes supernova, it collapses in on itself as it no longer has any materials inside of it to fuse. Normally, … Continue reading →

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