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
Astronomers spot rare cosmic blast that may have completely erased a giant star
Astronomers initially thought the explosion was a Type II supernova, but some things just didn't add up.
James Webb Space Telescope has found a stellar bar that should not exist
A stellar bar has been discovered in the galaxy GN20, which dates back to just 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang.
Most massive galaxies stopped producing stars very early on in their lives—scientists find out why
To find answers, scientists looked into two very different populations—Dusty Star-Forming Galaxies and Massive Quiescent Galaxies.
Social interactions in deep space: How the human factor could affect success of NASA's Moon Base
Astronauts could face psychological issues during a long Moon stay. Here's what simulations show.
Mercury may have accumulated all its water ice deposits in just 'one day'
A new study suggests that water ice on Mercury may have been deposited in one Mercurian day by an impactor larger and slower than previously thought.
Supermassive black holes could be making exoplanets unsuitable for life, finds new study
The study suggests SMBHs could threaten exoplanet habitability, even within the Goldilocks Zone.
Fungi could help transform barren Martian regolith into fertile farmland, latest study suggests
Recent studies have demonstrated that fungi can help drive biomass production in alien environments.
Scientists have found a new cheap route to the Moon—and it could have solved a major Artemis II issue
A new, previously hidden pathway, if used, will require 58.80 m/s less fuel than existing fuel-efficient routes to the Moon.
NASA’s Psyche spacecraft captures stunning views of Mars on its way to the metal-rich asteroid. See pics
Psyche captured the images as it flew past Mars for a gravity assist to help it toward its target.
NASA's MAVEN finds first evidence of Zwan-Wolf effect deep in the atmosphere of Mars
Since its discovery in 1976, the Zwan-Wolf effect has only been found in planetary magnetospheres, never in an atmosphere.
'People in pixels': Artemis II astronauts spotted by Earth-based telescope from over 200,000 miles away
Captured by the GBT, the feat demonstrates how ground-based radio telescopes can aid space missions.
Have we been wrong about Uranus and Neptune being 'ice giants'? New study certainly suggests so
Uranus and Neptune may contain rocky atmospheres, with new research challenging long-held ice giant identity.
Vela Supercluster lurking in Milky Way’s blind spot found to have mass close to 30,000 trillion suns
The Vela Supercluster was discovered back in 2016, but astronomers just got to know about its true scale.
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.
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.