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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.
Somewhere Out In Space Lies an Exoplanet Shaped Like a Football
“Oblate spheroid”—and no, this isn’t a pop quiz from grade school science; the word has been tossed around…
The Universe May Be Hiding a Lot More Black Holes Than Previously Thought
Black holes have played a major role in science communication since their conceptualization and eventual discovery. These dark,…
Astronomers Found a New Type of Nebula Surrounding a Binary Star
Stars and planetary systems are born out of nebulae that swirl and contract out of their collective gravitational…
A Red Giant Exploded Into a Supernova In Front of Scientists’ Eyes
Securing yourself some “front-row seats” for a premiere takes a whole new meaning when we start talking about…
An Oddball Neutron Star Just Spit Out a Huge Amount of Energy—Even by Sun Standards
It’s no surprise that the stars in the sky are regulars when it comes to spitting out energy—and…
A Detailed Look Into the James Webb Space Telescope
YouTube channel Real Engineering, the brainchild of Brian James McManus, gives us a crash course into the technicals…
Neutron Stars: The Limits of Density
PBS Space Time is back, and Matt O’Dowd is here to take us on a trip through one…
James Webb Telescope—Now Fully Deployed—Sets Its Sights To the Stars
December 25, 2021, 7:20 a.m., UTC -5. Aboard the European Space Agency’s (ESA) heavy-lift space launch vehicle Ariane…
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe Dipped Through the Sun’s Atmosphere For the First Time
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe seems to be on a roll lately, as it’s been consistently delivering several firsts…
A Distant Star Unleashed the Most Massive Solar Storm We’ve Ever Seen
The Sun may look like just a bright ball of plasma from here on Earth, but ask any…