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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.
Scientists Uncover Ancient Asteroid Impact Crater Beneath Atlantic Ocean
At a Glance Researchers from Heriot-Watt University have made significant strides in understanding a hidden asteroid impact crater…
10 Essential Items to Elevate Your Stargazing Experience
Stargazing offers a window into the vast wonders of the universe, turning a clear night into a gateway…
A ‘ring of fire’ eclipse is set to thrill skywatchers over South America and the Pacific
A maximum annular eclipse or “ring of fire” is due to be seen in Argentina and Chile on…
The Biggest Impact Structure On Earth
The Vredefort impact in South Africa, caused by a massive 25 km-wide asteroid, is the largest known impact…
Where Did the Moon Come From?
Scientists believe the Moon formed after a Mars-sized protoplanet named Theia collided with early Earth, with debris from…
How gravitational waves could help detect Star Trek-style warp drive spaceships
Katy Clough, Queen Mary University of London; Sebastian Khan, Cardiff University, and Tim Dietrich, University of Potsdam How…
Astronomers can’t agree on how fast the universe is expanding. New approaches are aiming to break the impasse
ESA/Hubble & Nasa, F. Pacaud, D. Coe Alex Hall, The University of Edinburgh It is almost 100 years…
Hidden craters reveal Earth may once have had a ring – like Saturn
Artist’s impression. Oliver Hull Andrew Tomkins, Monash University The rings of Saturn are some of the most famous…
Astronomers are getting better at detecting asteroids before they hit Earth – and it could save us from catastrophe
Nasa/JPL-Caltech Daniel Brown, Nottingham Trent University On September 4 2024, astronomers discovered an asteroid, one metre in diameter,…
Scientists have found evidence of past extreme solar storms. Their return could be disastrous for our technology based societies
NASA Solar Dynamics Observatory, Atmospheric Imaging Assembly Maarten Blaauw, Queen’s University Belfast; Ilya Usokin, University of Oulu, and…