✨RARE COSMIC EVENT: 6 PLANETS ALIGN TONIGHT! ✨
Look up! Tonight, a spectacular alignment of six planets is spanning across the sky. The best part? Everyone on Earth can see this event! This global celestial show is waiting for you. 🌏👀

🌟 QUICK VIEWING GUIDE:
⏰ When: 30–60 minutes after sunset (your local time).
📍 Where: Look from the **West to the Southeast.

✨ What to look for:
- Mercury, Venus & Saturn: Catch them clustered low on the Western horizon right after twilight.
- Jupiter: Look higher up towards the Southeast—it will be the brightest "star" in the sky!
- Note: Uranus & Neptune are also in the line-up, but you'll need binoculars to see them.

📍Don't miss out—this is a rare moment
Step outside, snap a pic, and share your view in the comments! Who is going stargazing tonight😁??

Hey everyone! 🚀 Just a quick update that we’re still collaborating with ITMO University. They’re still sharing the same amazing science info that you enjoyed before! So, as always, take a moment to read their latest posts and boost your knowledge. and don’t forget to check out their channel, too! 🧠✨

Can you model a galaxy in a lab? 🌌

Space is a complex and nonlinear system, where even the smallest changes can lead to unpredictable results. That’s why astronomical events are compared to the weather – you can only predict them for the immediate future. To study how stars move, scientists rely on mathematical models, such as the Hénon-Heiles potential, but they are hard to test on real cosmic objects.

Researchers from ITMO University have discovered that the Hénon-Heiles model can be physically recreated in combination with the movement of atomic ions inside specially developed traps. This way, ions act as “stars” in a laboratory experiment.

🔬 How it works:
To model astronomical events in the laboratory, scientists will design a new type of particle trap. At its core are two glass substrates with electrodes made of indium tin oxide. This design makes it possible to achieve the desired electric field distribution for observation and analysis of ion motion using optical methods.

This approach makes it possible to create a realistic space system and get answers about how and why stars move relative to the galaxy’s center – all without leaving the lab!

Guest post by ITMO University

Finally, a trophy that matches their logic, lol😂😂
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When astronauts close their eyes, they see flashes of light - about once every 3 minutes

✨There is a theory that this phenomenon is due to the effect of high-energy particles (so-called cosmic rays) hitting the retina. However, it wasn’t confirmed experimentally in any way.

Perhaps the "flash" effect can be explained by some failures in the nervous system.

📌Closing your eyes in space doesn't bring darkness. It proves our biology is constantly reacting to the invisible energy of the cosmos
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What can you taste with an “electronic tongue”? 👅

"Electronic tongues" are sensor devices used by food manufacturers to evaluate the taste of new products and monitor their quality. While they provide more objective measurements than a human expert, they still can't predict how people actually perceive flavors.

Researchers from ITMO University and their colleagues from Russia and the US have developed the first 3D map of bitter and umami tastes. The map reveals how these flavors are perceived, how their molecules interact with taste receptors, and how independently the two taste systems work.

To create the map, the team used computer modeling to analyze molecules associated with bitter and umami flavors. By calculating how strongly these molecules bind to taste receptors, the researchers were able to build a matrix of flavors.

The new development could help create next-generation electronic tongues capable of distinguishing subtle flavor combinations and predicting how new foods will taste. It will also come in handy for the development of AI algorithm-based digital twins of food products.

Guest post by ITMO University

The Global Astronomy & Astrophysics Challenge (GAAC) is officially open for applicants, and it's an incredible opportunity you don’t want to miss🙌

Key Details:
Structure: Team-based competition (teams up to 4 members).
Focus Area: Astronomy concepts with a strong emphasis on astrophysics.
Recognition: Certificates of completion and competitive prizes for top participants.
Accessibility: Grade 9-12 students

⏰ Deadline to Register: August 30, 2026, at 11:59 PM (EST).
Don't wait until the last minute. Grab your smartest friends and register now using the link Register here🫡

Anyone with a solid background in these topics looking to team up? DM me at @Aurorazs1! Don't miss out.

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