Curiousity Memoirs

By Jude Obuseh In the vast cosmic expanse of our universe, where galaxies swirl and stars twinkle, there's a fascinating revelation that brings our earthly realm into focus. It's the sheer abundance of trees that grace our planet, surpassing the number of stars within our very own solar system. As we gaze at the night sky, our Milky Way galaxy unfolds before us, adorned with up to 400 billion stars, according to the estimates of NASA experts. These stars, some distant and others nearby, have long captured our imagination and exploration efforts. In contrast, our terrestrial home is adorned with the majesty of trees. These ancient sentinels of nature, with their towering canopies and roots that reach deep into the Earth, have forged an intricate tapestry across the globe. The sheer number of trees on our planet is truly astounding, dwarfing the stars in our celestial neighborhood. Recent estimates place the population of trees on Earth at more than 3 trillion. Read A...

By Jude Obuseh Did you know that in the vast expanse of the universe, some stars are not as benevolent as our very own sun? A recent study conducted by researchers at the Osservatorio Astronomico di Padova and published in Nature Astronomy in 2021 has uncovered a fascinating and somewhat eerie cosmic phenomenon. It turns out that approximately 25% of stars, similar in type to our sun, have developed a rather peculiar habit – they are planet eaters! Picture this: A sun-like star, hanging in the cosmic abyss, not content with just shining brightly. It has an insatiable appetite for the planets orbiting around it, much like an interstellar buffet. But fear not, dear Earthlings, because it's not Earth's destiny to be part of this otherworldly smorgasbord. Why? Well, there's an interesting twist. Read Also:  *Did You Know?** The Earth Experiences A Staggering 8 Million Lightning Strikes Each Day The researchers in this groundbreaking study were particularly intrigued...