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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.
Some ‘Star Wars’ stories have already become reality
Tatooine’s moisture farming equipment stands in the desert of Tunisia, where parts of the ‘Star Wars’ movie series…
The Viewpoint: Four small planets discovered around one of the closest stars to Earth – an expert explains what we know
Astronomers have discovered a system of four small, rocky planets orbiting Barnard’s Star, one of the closest stars to Earth. Confirmed by two independent teams, this finding highlights how common planets are around red dwarf stars. Learn how scientists detected these "unseeable" worlds and what it means for the ongoing search for exoplanets.
Why Matter Exists: LHC Uncovers New Clue in the Antimatter Mystery
A breakthrough at the Large Hadron Collider reveals that matter and antimatter baryons decay differently, offering a vital clue to why the universe exists.
Did the Earth Once Have Rings?
New research suggests Earth may have briefly had a ring system 466 million years ago—possibly triggering an ancient ice age and one of the planet’s biggest extinctions.
Twinkling star reveals the shocking secrets of turbulent plasma in our cosmic neighbourhood
Artist’s impression of a pulsar bow shock scattering a radio beam. Carl Knox/Swinburne/OzGrav Daniel Reardon, Swinburne University of…
Astronomers Use ‘Gravitational Microlensing’ to Discover Distant Super-Earth
Astronomers have discovered a distant super-Earth using gravitational microlensing, challenging old assumptions about the types of planets that form far from their stars.
Is the Universe Infinite? Exploring the Cyclic Universe Theory
Some theories suggest the universe may not have begun with a singular Big Bang—but could instead be part of an endless cycle of cosmic rebirths.
Scientists claim to have found evidence of alien life. But ‘biosignatures’ might hide more than they reveal
Artist’s impression of the exoplanet K2-18b. A. Smith/N. Madhusudhan (University of Cambridge) Campbell Rider, University of Sydney Whether…
NASA Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Carbon Cycle on Mars
NASA’s Curiosity rover has uncovered signs of an ancient carbon cycle on Mars, suggesting the planet once had a CO2-rich atmosphere and liquid water.
Mysterious objects from other stars are passing through our solar system. Scientists are planning missions to study them up close
NASA/ESA/STScI Billy Bryan, RAND Europe; Chris Carter, RAND Europe, and Theodora Ogden, RAND Europe In late 2017, a…