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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.
Is the “Crisis in Cosmology” Finally Solved?
The James Webb Space Telescope has recently put forward data from its observations that may put to rest…
Breakthrough Study Reveals Neutron Stars Propel Jets at One-Third the Speed of Light
At a Glance A recent study in Nature has shed light on the incredible speed at which neutron…
April 8, 2024
For the Maya, solar eclipses were a sign of heavenly clashes − and their astronomers kept sophisticated records to predict them
El Castillo pyramid illuminated at night under a starry sky in Chichen Itza, Mexico, one of the largest…
April 8, 2024
How medieval chroniclers interpreted solar eclipses and other celestial events
Giles Gasper, Durham University and Brian Tanner, Durham University Over 800 years ago, around 1195, Gervase, a monk…
April 8, 2024
A total solar eclipse presents a unique opportunity to witness a rare phenomenon — but protect your eyes
Witnessing an eclipse requires taking safety precautions. (Shutterstock) Robert Knobel, Queen’s University, Ontario A solar eclipse is a…
April 8, 2024
The total solar eclipse is a cosmic spectacle well worth the hype
A composite photograph of the solar eclipse on Dec. 26, 2019 in Liwa, United Arab Emirates. (Abed Ismail/Unsplash)…
April 8, 2024
How a balloon-borne experiment can do the job of the Hubble space telescope
SuperBIT waiting for launch while its giant helium balloon is inflated. Bill Rodman/NASA Richard Massey, Durham University and…
April 2, 2024
Planet cannibalism is common, says cosmic ‘twin study’
Intouchable / Openverse Yuan-Sen Ting, Australian National University and Fan Liu, Monash University How stable are planetary systems?…
April 2, 2024
Unique Window into Early Element-Forming Processes Found in Stars Beyond Our Galaxy
At a Glance The universe’s first generation of stars was crucial in transforming the cosmos. These stars, born…
March 31, 2024
Maybe We Shouldn’t Be Calling Out to Aliens After All
The Dark Forest Hypothesis is presented as a solution to the Fermi Paradox, which refers to the apparent…
March 30, 2024