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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 Space 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

Although the overview effect is generated by a unique viewpoint, it shares many similarities with an experience available to earth-bound humans: 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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Purposeful Universe< 1 min read

Discovering Exoplanets & Their Potential For Life

Scientists have been discovering exoplanets for decades, but earth is still the only planet we know of that contains life.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Finding Meaning In The Vast Universe — Dr. Jennifer Wiseman

Dr. Wiseman explores finding meaning in the vast universe. In her eyes, being a participant in the universe gives our small lives a significant purpose.
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

12 Inspirational Science Quotes

9 best inspirational science quotes curated by The Purposeful Universe
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Purposeful Universe1 min read

Searching for the Origin of Life [VIDEO]

Dr. Karin Öberg looks to space for clues to the origin of life, including how life began on Earth and how to search for life elsewhere in the universe.
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Purposeful Universe< 1 min read

Telescopes: Looking Back in Time and Into the Future of Astronomy [VIDEO]

With telescopes like the James Webb, astronomers are learning more about the origin of our universe and whether life could possibly exist on other planets.
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Maggie Ciskanik, M.S., MSc.4 min read

Meet Natalie Batalha and Natasha Batalha, JWST’s Mother-Daughter Team [VIDEO]

Natalie Batalha will work with her daughter Natasha on data from the James Webb Space Telescope that may confirm if any of these planets show signs of life
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Purposeful Universe< 1 min read

A Conversation with Dr. Jennifer Wiseman [VIDEO]

Purposeful Universe interviewed Dr. Jennifer Wiseman about her perspective on the cosmos and the formation of stars and galaxies.
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