About Author
Raj is a science writer at Starlust, where he explores the cosmos, one story at a time. With a background in entertainment journalism and a lifelong love of storytelling, Raj brings a unique narrative lens to the universe — weaving together celestial facts, skywatching guides, and the deeper questions inspired by space.<br/>Raj believes that space writing should not just inform, but spark curiosity. Whether he’s diving into the latest astronomical discovery or decoding the Moon’s daily rhythm, his goal is always the same: to remind us how thrilling it is to be part of a universe this vast.
Area of Interest
Raj enjoys going to cafes and interacting with people. He is classically trained and enjoys doing his riyaaz now and then. He also loves animals and occasionally volunteers at an animal shelter close by.
Previous Experiences
Raj has worked in the entertainment beat for almost 3 years. Apart from entertainment, raj likes to dabble in the world of pop culture and breathes, sleeps, and eats gossip (the good one).
Latest From Raj Naik
Jupiter's unique dilute core probably formed gradually rather than from a planetary collision, study claims
To determine if a massive collision could have created Jupiter's dilute core, researchers from Durham University used advanced supercomputer simulations of planetary impacts.
Black holes could be a source of the universe’s mysterious dark energy, new study suggests
According to a new model, the death of stars and their collapse into black holes might be a key mechanism for generating dark energy.
Earth’s radio signals highlight regions where extraterrestrial life could find us
Astronomers have identified a prime strategy for the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI).
New astonishing images from DART asteroid impact reveal shocking force of debris plume
Captured just 53 miles away from the asteroid's surface, these are the only on-site images of the historic impact.
Next solar superstorm could hit Earth harder than ever, scientists explain why
Rising carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere may dramatically alter the impact of future solar superstorms.
Rare XRISM findings reveal what a black hole looks like in its quietest X-ray phase
A team of international researchers has confirmed the presence of sluggish, hot gas circling a black hole.
Astronomers combine X-ray and radio data to unveil a magnificent hand-shaped nebula
By merging X-ray and radio data, astronomers have produced a new image of the MSH 15-52 nebula that is providing fresh insights into its unique shape.
For the first time, astronomers chronicled 130 years of a dying star's transformation
A study chronicles the dramatic changes of the Spirograph Nebula (IC 418), a cloud of gas and dust located about 4,000 light-years away.
Accidental double zooming pinpoints unexpected millimeter waves near supermassive black hole's core
A rare gravitational lensing event, dubbed an 'accidental double zoom' by astronomers, allowed for a breakthrough observation of the distant quasar RXJ1131-1231.
'Stripped-to-the-bone' supernova offers first direct look inside a dying star's core
'This event quite literally looks like nothing anyone has ever seen before,' shared a senior author on the study.
Astronomers find 62 new quasars including the most luminous 'FeLoBAL' ever found
Quasars are celestial powerhouses with supermassive black holes at the hearts of galaxies that are furiously devouring matter.
Astrophysicists unveil new protocol to capture supernovae mere hours after they explode
A pilot study successfully demonstrated a new protocol for capturing the earliest light spectra of stellar explosions, often within 24 to 48 hours.
NASA’s Psyche captures stunning images of Earth and Moon from 180 million miles away
Taken from July 20 to 23, the images show our celestial neighbors as brilliant, sparkling points of light, set against the backdrop of the constellation Aries.
Half-century-old Apollo 17 moon sample uncovers new clues to the origin of a lunar landslide
New evidence about the Light Mantle, a distinctive bright streak on the Moon, has been uncovered in a recent study of a sample from the Apollo 17 mission.
Astronomers discover a new moon in Uranus' orbit using the James Webb Telescope
Scientists at the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) spearheaded the discovery, using the James Webb Space Telescope's Near-Infrared Camera (NIRCam) to pinpoint the faint moon.
33rd SpaceX commercial resupply mission to launch with key bone health research
While bones are well-understood on Earth, scientists are still trying to figure out why astronauts in space lose up to 2% of their bone density monthly despite rigorous workouts.
Hubble Space Telescope's latest image reveals the secrets of low surface brightness galaxy NGC 45
The Hubble Space Telescope has released a new image of the NGC 45 spiral galaxy, providing a detailed view of its star-forming regions based on two observational studies.
Moonless evening to highlight Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) in constellation Hercules on August 22
For a few hours after sunset, Comet C/2024 E1 (Wierzchos) will be visible, giving astronomers a short opportunity to spot the distant celestial object.
New study reveals why galaxies at cosmic noon emitted so many high-energy cosmic rays
Roughly two billion years after the Big Bang, the Cosmic Noon saw galaxies become intensely active, with star formation rates 10 to 100 times higher than today.
NASA's Parker Solar Probe confirms long-held theories about magnetic reconnection on the Sun
In a new study, the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) used data from the probe's September 2022 flyby, when it flew directly through a massive solar eruption.