Disita Sikdar
Disita Sikdar is a versatile journalist with over four years of experience, known for her thoughtful storytelling and sharp attention to detail. She has covered a wide range of topics, from sports and entertainment to cryptocurrency and more, but holds a special fascination for space and astronomy. Drawn to the mysteries beyond our reach, she brings a sense of wonder to her writing while keeping complex ideas clear and engaging.
Before stepping into science writing at Starlust.org, she built a strong foundation in sports journalism. As a Senior Sports Writer for EssentiallySports, she covered Olympic disciplines including gymnastics, track and field, and golf. She played a key role in the publication’s 24/7 coverage of the Paris Olympics, delivering timely reports and exclusive feature stories during one of the most demanding news cycles.
Outside the newsroom, Disita finds comfort in the pages of science fiction and thriller novels. Whether exploring imagined futures or unraveling suspenseful plots, her love for storytelling continues to shape her voice both on and off the page.
Latest From Disita Sikdar
Over 1,000 radio galaxies with 'wings' identified amid mystery behind formation
The discovery of over 1,000 winged radio galaxies vastly expands the current catalog.
Three planets will grace the evening sky in May—here's all you need to know
Here's how you can spot Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury in the May evening sky.
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NASA releases mind-boggling images of the Moon from Artemis II mission
Surreal images of the Moon captured during Artemis II mission has been released by NASA
Is Artemis III behind schedule? Lack of updates from NASA indicates so
While work on Artemis III architecture is well underway, important information about the mission still remains under wraps.
Which celestial bodies in our solar system stand out as the strongest candidates to harbor life?
While searching for life outside of planet Earth, we might not have to go beyond our solar system, as there is a chance that celestial bodies in our own neighborhood may host life.
NASA's Chandra discovers a unique object that may explain James Webb's mysterious little red dots
NASA's Chandra has discovered an X-ray dot, which is tiny, red, and located at a distance of 11.8 billion light-years but also glows in X-ray, unlike the mysterious little red dots.
MoonFall—spiritual successor to Ingenuity Mars helicopter—will scout for Artemis landing sites in lunar South Pole
"We're going to marry our success from Ingenuity, all that knowledge, all that skill and success, and couple that with an industry capability. We're going to get this done."
NASA Chief Isaacman backs Pluto’s return as planet, reigniting decades-old classification debate
Back in 2006, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) shocked the world by denying Pluto its planetary status.
Planets form more easily when they orbit two suns instead of one, new study suggests
'Binary stars were once seen as hostile environments for planet formation. What we're finding is that they can actually be extremely productive.'
Artemis II crew's Nikon Z9 camera was bombarded with heavy ions on Earth before it flew to space
The modified Nikon Z9 was put through space-like conditions to test if it could hold its own in a radiation-heavy environment.
Rare twin quasars caught merging in early universe—they are connected by a cosmic gas bridge
Rare twin quasars discovered merging in the early universe, revealing a galaxy collision and shared gas fueling supermassive black holes.
Ultraviolet radiation from stellar flares might increase chances for life around small stars
Scientists have found that liquid-water habitable zones can overlap with ultraviolet habitable zones around low-mass stars.
Strange behavior in Uranus’ outer rings points to hidden moons influencing their structure
Although Uranus possesses rings, they are not as structured and bright as the rings of Saturn. They are rather dark, narrow, and tough to study.
ISS Expedition 74 advances stem cell research and DNA nanotherapy to boost health and the space economy
ISS Expedition 74 aims to boost space health and future medical breakthroughs on Earth.
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Breathtaking views of Earth captured from space during Artemis II
Artemis II crew reveals striking Earth views from space, capturing the planet’s beauty during their journey toward the Moon and back.
NASA Curiosity rover detects new organic compounds, strengthening case for Mars’ past habitability
The new findings boost evidence that the Red Planet once had conditions suitable for life.
This ultra-clean miniature lab could shield Earth from potentially dangerous Martian microbes
"When samples are brought back to Earth, we have to assume that they are hazardous until we can prove otherwise."
NASA's Hubble images Trifid Nebula again after 29 years, focuses on 'Cosmic Sea Lemon'
The new image of the Trifid Nebula marks the 36th anniversary of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
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Emotional Artemis II homecoming: Crew welcomed with tears and hugs
Artemis II crew's homecoming moments as they return to teary smiles and long-awaited hugs.
NASA sacrifices Voyager 1 instrument to extend historic interstellar spacecraft's mission
The Low-Energy Charged Particles (LECP) science instrument was shut down by engineers at JPL to conserve power.
Comet R3 PanSTARRS to make closest approach to Sun and Earth this week—all you need to know
April skies light up as a comet with bright tail and rare visibility reaches perihelion.
Gentle winds on Titan's lakes could trigger massive 10-foot waves, MIT study reveals
Scientists predict wave behavior using factors like gravity, atmosphere and liquid composition.
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Best moments captured by the Artemis II crew during their 10-day Moon mission
Together with the Orion spacecraft, the Artemis II crew captured stunning views of Earth and the Moon from the depths of space.
Alien life may be hiding in planetary patterns, new study suggests
Scientists propose a new method to find alien life by studying planetary patterns, moving beyond traditional biosignature searches.