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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.
Space travel comes with risk − and SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission will push the envelope further than any private mission has before
Spacewalks are among the more dangerous activities associated with human spaceflight. Ignatiev/E+ via Getty Images Chris Impey, University…
Science Documentaries That Inspire: A Curated Collection for Enthusiasts
A handful of titles stand out in the world of science documentaries for their ability to both educate…
The Moon had surprisingly recent volcanic activity, samples from Chinese space mission confirm
Lionel Wilson, Lancaster University Volcanoes were erupting on the Moon as recently as 120 million years ago, evidence…
The Boeing Starliner has returned to Earth without its crew – a former astronaut details what that means for NASA, Boeing and the astronauts still up in space
The Boeing Starliner, shown as it approached the International Space Station. NASA via AP Michael E. Fossum, Texas…
Stranded Boeing Starliner astronauts to stay six more months in space – what this means for the future of commercial spaceflight
The Boeing Starliner docked with the International Space Station on July 3 2024, during the latest mission. Nasa…
What is space made of? An astrophysics expert explains all the components – from radiation to dark matter – found in the vacuum of space
Light from stars travels through space, which is mostly an empty vacuum. William Attard McCarthy – McCarthy’s PhotoWorks/Moment…
2 solar probes are helping researchers understand what phenomenon powers the solar wind
This artist’s rendition shows NASA’s Parker Solar Probe approaching the Sun. Steve Gribben/Johns Hopkins APL/NASA via AP Yeimy…
Space missions are getting more complex – lessons from Amazon and FedEx can inform satellite and spacecraft management in orbit
As companies develop satellite constellations as shown in this illustration, they’ll need to repair satellites in orbit. NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/P.…
Satellites are making the night sky brighter – as a launch site, NZ has a duty to combat light pollution
Wikimedia Commons/Yourong F. Wang, CC BY-SA William Grant, University of Canterbury New Zealand’s space sector has been developing…
For the Love of Science: Ten Must-Reads for Science Enthusiasts
It’s hard to disassociate the prospect of reading a “science” book with the notion of the task becoming…