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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.
Modern Astronomy: Top Five Past Hits From the Stars
Fancy looking up at the sky and wondering what’s out there? You’re definitely not the only one; people…
Astronomers witness the dying flare of a star torn apart by a black hole halfway across the Universe
An unlucky star is torn apart by the strong gravity of a black hole, leading to the launching…
A cosmic tango: this distant planet’s very strange orbit points to a violent and chaotic past
kevinmgill/flickr, CC BY Adriana Errico, University of Southern Queensland; Brad Carter, University of Southern Queensland, and Jonti Horner,…
Space debris is coming down more frequently. What are the chances it could hit someone or damage property?
Brad Tucker, Author provided Fabian Zander, University of Southern Queensland In the past week alone, we’ve seen two…
Here Are Our Top ‘Modern Sciences’ Stories This November
November has now come and gone, and the year is slowly closing. However, that doesn’t mean that we’re…
Artemis launch delay is the latest of many NASA scrubs and comes from hard lessons on crew safety
The space shuttle Atlantis was one of the last major launches aboard a NASA rocket. NASA Michael Dodge,…
Don’t look up: several asteroids are heading towards Earth – here’s how we deal with threats in real life
Could it happen? Triff/Shutterstock Monica Grady, The Open University Don’t look now – but we are currently experiencing…
James Webb: telescope uncovers chemical secrets of distant world – paving the way for studying Earth-like planets
Artist impression of WASP b and its star. NASA, ESA, CSA, and J. Olmsted (STScI) Joanna Barstow, The…
Artemis: Why It May Be the Last Mission For NASA Astronauts
A camera mounted on the tip of one of the Orion capsule’s solar array wings captured this footage…
The Very Best of Veritasium In Modern Sciences
Intrepid science enthusiasts from all around the world likely scour YouTube for quick and accessible science content that’s…