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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.
X-rays have revealed a mysterious cosmic object never before seen in our galaxy
Author provided Ziteng Wang, Curtin University In a new study published today in Nature, we report the discovery…
The 800-Page Proof That Took 30 Years to Write
Inspired by how a symphony breaks down into pure notes, a landmark 30-year proof finally reveals a hidden structure that connects mathematics's vast and disparate worlds.
Where is the center of the universe?
In space, there are four dimensions: length, width, height and time. scaliger/iStock/NASA via Getty Images Plus Rob Coyne,…
AI helps scientists clock spin of Milky Way’s supermassive black hole
By analyzing telescope data with a custom-built AI, scientists have discovered that the supermassive black hole at the center of the Milky Way is spinning at nearly its maximum possible speed.
A new observatory is assembling the most complete time-lapse record of the night sky ever
Noelia Noël, University of Surrey On 23 June 2025, the world will get a look at the first…
New Data from James Webb Space Telescope Settles Disagreement on Universe’s Expansion Rate
New simulations reveal that black holes absorb most gravitational wave energy, with only up to 20% scattering back, offering fresh insights into how spacetime resists deformation.
New Data from James Webb Space Telescope Settles Disagreement on Universe’s Expansion Rate
New Webb data finds that the universe’s expansion rate matches earlier predictions, easing tensions over conflicting measurements and reinforcing the current Standard Model of cosmology.
What If Dark Energy Is Changing? The Universe May Be Telling Us So
New data from DESI hints that dark energy may weaken over time, challenging the long-held assumption that it is constant across the universe.
What if the Big Bang wasn’t the beginning? Our research suggests it may have taken place inside a black hole
Vadim Sadovski/Shutterstock Enrique Gaztanaga, University of Portsmouth The Big Bang is often described as the explosive birth of…
James Webb Telescope Reveals Signs of Supermassive Black Hole in M83 Galaxy
At a Glance Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have made a discovery in the nearby…