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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.
To build on Mars, scientists create self-sustaining ‘living’ material
Scientists have developed a self-sustaining material derived from microbes that can transform Martian dust into concrete for constructing future habitats.
Infrared search for hidden ‘Planet Nine’ reveals two new candidates
By searching for the faint heat signature of a hidden world, astronomers have identified two promising new candidates for the mysterious Planet Nine.
Astronomy has a major data problem – simulating realistic images of the sky can help train algorithms
A simulation of a set of synthetic galaxies. Photons are sampled from these galaxies and have been simulated…
The Viewpoint: NASA’s ‘Curiosity’ Rover Discovers Key Organic Molecules on Mars
NASA’s ‘Curiosity’ Rover Discovers Key Organic Molecules on Mars NASA’s ‘Curiosity’ Rover Discovers Key Organic Molecules on Mars…
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.