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The sheer scale of the universe may oftentimes escape everyday description; our “pale blue dot” may sometimes feel miniscule compared with the sheer scale of the rest of the universe. In response to this, Modern Sciences champions the latest in astronomical developments and discoveries, to help us truly understand what lies beyond our blue skies—not just the universe as how we see it, but a universe in which we are a part. “We are made of star stuff,” after all.
When darkness shines: How dark stars could illuminate the early universe
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has spotted some potential dark star candidates. NASA, ESA, CSA, and STScI Alexey…
Beyond the habitable zone: Exoplanet atmospheres are the next clue to finding life on planets orbiting distant stars
Some exoplanets, like the one shown in this illustration, may have atmospheres that could make them potentially suitable…
How do you fire someone into the Sun?
SpaceX/flickr, CC BY-NC-SA Michael J. I. Brown, Monash University We live in changing times. While we once flippantly…
Why is it so hard to take a good photo of the Moon with my phone?
The Conversation Michael J. I. Brown, Monash University It’s a beautiful clear night. The stars are out and…
Mission to Mars: how space exploration pushes the human body to its limits
European Space Agency, CC BY-NC-ND Damian Bailey, University of South Wales and Angelique Van Ombergen, University of Antwerp;…
Is it aliens? Why that’s the least important question about interstellar objects
Interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, captured by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope captured on July 21 2025. NASA, ESA, David Jewitt…
New images reveal the Milky Way’s stunning galactic plane in more detail than ever before
Silvia Mantovanini (ICRAR/Curtin) & the GLEAM-X Team Silvia Mantovanini, Curtin University and Natasha Hurley-Walker, Curtin University The Milky…
How does a flaming piece of space junk end up on Earth? A space archaeologist explains
A piece of space junk found on October 18 in Western Australia’s remote Pilbara region. WA Police Alice…
Space exploration in the backyard, on a budget – how NASA simulates conditions in space without blasting off
Analog missions, like those conducted at NASA’s CHAPEA facility at the Johnson Space Center, help scientists study human…
Could life exist on Mars today? Here’s what the latest evidence says
Part of the ancient lake delta in Jezero Crater on Mars. JPL-Caltech Seán Jordan, Dublin City University and…