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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.
65 years of NASA – an astrophysicist reflects on the agency’s legacy
NASA’s missions have inspired generations of young people to pursue the sciences. Patrick Semansky/AP Stephen G. Alexander, Miami…
Research Paper Reveals Theoretical Model for Time Travel via “Ring Wormholes”
Scientists have delved into time travel with a recent groundbreaking study exploring the possibility of traversing time using…
Côte d’Ivoire is launching its first satellite for Earth observation – and it’s locally made
Illustration of a view of Africa from space. Getty Images David Baratoux, Institut de recherche pour le développement…
Astronomers see ancient galaxies flickering in slow motion due to expanding space
NASA / ESA / J. Olmsted (STScI) Geraint Lewis, University of Sydney According to our best understanding of…
Simulations and AI Are Now Transforming Space Debris Management in Low Earth Orbit
The growing presence of space debris in low Earth orbit (LEO) poses a significant threat to satellites and…
NASA’s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter Surpasses Communication Obstacles in Successful 52nd Flight
NASA‘s Ingenuity Mars Helicopter has completed its 52nd flight, marking a significant milestone in the mission. The flight…
Quasars: Galactic “Killers”
Quasars, the most powerful objects in existence, reside in the centers of some galaxies, shining with the power…
How should a robot explore the Moon? A simple question shows the limits of current AI systems
University of Alberta Sally Cripps, University of Technology Sydney; Alex Fischer, Australian National University; Edward Santow, University of…
Euclid space mission is set for launch – here’s how it will test alternative theories of gravity
NASA Robert Nichol, University of Surrey and Tessa Baker, Queen Mary University of London The European Space Agency’s…
Astronomers “Hear” Gravitational Waves Through the First-Ever Detection of a “Celestial Hum”
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by detecting the cosmic hum of gravitational waves generated by black hole…