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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.
Cosmology is at a tipping point – we may be on the verge of discovering new physics
X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO; Infrared: (Herschel) ESA/NASA/Caltech, (Spitzer) NASA/JPL/Caltech, (WISE) NASA/JPL/Caltech; Infrared: NASA/ESA/CSA/STScI/Webb ERO Production Team; Image processing: NASA/CXC/SAO/J. Major,…
A billionaire and an engineer have completed the first private spacewalk. But this isn’t just a vanity project
Gail Iles, RMIT University Two astronauts have carried out the first-ever commercial spacewalk, using new less-bulky spacesuits designed…
Small Asteroid to Orbit Earth for Two Months Before Returning to Space
At a Glance Researchers from Universidad Complutense de Madrid have discovered that a small asteroid will orbit the…
We’re Paying Europa a VIsit
NASA’s Europa Clipper, launching in October 2024, will embark on a five-and-a-half-year journey to explore Jupiter’s moon Europa.…
From Dinosaurs to Quantum Reality: A Reading Guide for Science Enthusiasts
Science is full of mysteries that challenge our understanding of the world, its origins, and even the fabric…
Meteorite strike in South Africa: scientists offer clues about what it is and where it came from
Roger Lawrence Gibson, University of the Witwatersrand and Deon van Niekerk, Rhodes University On a Sunday morning in…
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…