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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.
New Study Explores Teleparallel Gravity to Unravel Universe Expansion Mysteries
At a Glance In a recent study, scientists have delved into teleparallel gravity, aiming to unravel the mysteries…
Scientists can’t agree on how fast the universe is expanding – why this matters so much for our understanding of the cosmos
James Webb Space Telescope, NASA Gemma Ware, The Conversation It’s one of the biggest puzzles in cosmology. Why…
Ancient Encounter with Interstellar Cloud Altered Earth’s Climate, Study Reveals
At a Glance Earth experienced a dramatic encounter with an interstellar cloud two million years ago that may…
There’s Something Previously Undiscovered In This Solar Eclipse Photo
During the 2024 total solar eclipse, Destin Sandlin attempted to capture a unique photo on a single piece…
There Might Have Been a Second “Big Bang”
Some scientists propose a “Dark Big Bang,” a separate event following the Big Bang, which created dark matter…
The Sun is reaching the peak of its activity – here’s how that could cause more auroras and solar storms
Ian Whittaker, Nottingham Trent University Many more people around the world than normal were recently able to see…
Measuring the Size of the Milky Way Galaxy
Determining the Milky Way’s size is challenging because we’re inside it. Estimates have varied greatly, from 100,000 to…
I’m an astrophysicist mapping the universe with data from the Chandra X-ray Observatory − clear, sharp photos help me study energetic black holes
NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory detects X-ray emissions from astronomical events. NASA/CXC & J. Vaughan Giuseppina Fabbiano, Smithsonian Institution…
Dyson spheres: astronomers report potential candidates for alien megastructures – here’s what to make of it
Simon Goodwin, University of Sheffield There are three ways to look for evidence of alien technological civilisations. One…
Astronomers Uncover Earth-like Exoplanet 40 Light-Years Away, Hinting at Potential Habitability
At a Glance Astronomers have recently made a groundbreaking discovery of an exoplanet 40 light-years away, Gliese 12…