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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Just How Big is a Light Year? The Cosmic View

How can we conceive the astronomical distances in space? Maggie Ciskanik answers by explaining the light year and our cosmic view.
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Purposeful Universe< 1 min read

NASA Artemis Mission [VIDEOS]

Artemis 1 is the first of 3 rockets that NASA will use to establish human presence on the moon. Artemis 1 was launched the morning of November 16, 2022.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

The First 100 Days of the James Webb Space Telescope

Images from the First 100 Days of the James Webb Space Telescope continue to astound and delight scientists and astronomy enthusiasts alike.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Increasing Complexity in Evolution and the Universe [VIDEO]

Dan Kuebler discusses several concepts in biology and cosmology that demonstrate the idea of simple structures moving towards increasing complexity.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Cosmological Models [VIDEO]

In this video Dr. Karin Öberg offers an intriguing comparison between the Big Bang and previous cosmological models.
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Kevin Hottinger4 min read

Paul Davies: The Search For Biogenesis

Life’s origin is a great mystery of our universe. Paul Davies is one scientist that has devoted his life's work to searching for answers about biogenesis.
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How Did Life Begin? [VIDEO]

Earth is the only planet we know of that can support life. How did life begin? Could there be life on other planets? Watch these short videos to find out.
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Dr. Robert Kurland, Ph.D.10 min read

The 'Just Right' Anthropic Coincidences of Our Goldilocks Universe: Part I

A look into whether the anthropic coincidences are “special,” examining specific instances of the “just right” instances of these, and the cosmic evidence.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Raw Beauty: The Yuba River and the Webb Telescope’s First Images

The Yuba River and the James Webb Telescope’s first images show how technology can both reveal beauty and foster a sense of awe.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Scientific Surprises and Upset Expectations [VIDEO]

Science is always surprising us. Sometimes in scientific research, our expectations of what should be are rocked by what we discover to be true.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Awe and the Astronaut: The Science of Awe

What is the science of awe? The overview effect is generated by a unique viewpoint, and shares many similarities with an the experience of awe.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.2 min read

James Webb’s First Images: Light From the Early Universe

The first image from the James Webb Space Telescope was unveiled on July 11, 2022. It captures light from galaxies within 1 billion years of the Big Bang.
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