The Mind-Bending Idea That the Solar System Could be a Cell in a Larger Organism | The Inquisitive Journal

The idea that the solar system, and even the entire universe, could be a tiny component within a larger being is a fascinating and thought-provoking concept. While it may seem far-fetched at first, the possibility of our solar system existing … Continue reading The Mind-Bending Idea That the Solar System Could be a Cell in a Larger Organism | The Inquisitive Journal

Mysterious Rippling at the Edge of the Solar System | The Inquisitive Journal

The edge of the solar system is a mysterious place, where the heliosphere (the bubble of solar wind encompassing the solar system) meets the interstellar medium (the material between the stars). This boundary, called the heliopause, has been found to … Continue reading Mysterious Rippling at the Edge of the Solar System | The Inquisitive Journal

Leaping Across the Solar System: How High Could You Jump on Each Planet? | The Inquisitive Journal

Have you ever wondered how high you could jump if you were on a different planet? The answer to this question is closely tied to the strength of gravity on each planet. Gravity is the force that pulls everything towards the center of a planet or other object. The strength of gravity depends on the mass and size of the object. The larger and more massive an object is, the stronger its gravity will be. Let’s take a look at the planets in our solar system and see how high a person could jump on each one. Mercury: Mercury is … Continue reading Leaping Across the Solar System: How High Could You Jump on Each Planet? | The Inquisitive Journal