Hidden planets in gravitational waves: the LISA idea
Could a hidden planet leave a clue in gravitational waves? Explore the forecast and the vast scale of a future space observatory.
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Science news, with a sense of scale.
A science series connecting new research in space, the microscopic world and Earth to familiar sizes. Clear examples, original sources and the limits behind the numbers.
November 2026
Light from atomic defects: a 1–2 nm view
Different atomic defects affect light differently. A recent MoS₂ study links structure to emission; a shared magnification makes its tiny length scales tangible.
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Why the Moon moves away, and Earth without it
How can we measure 3.8 cm across space? Follow the exchange between Earth's spin and the Moon's orbit, then separate future forecasts from a Moonless thought experiment.
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From recent eruptions to Tambora: size and disaster
How big is the eruption behind the lava video? Compare recent observations, historic records and the ways volcanic hazards reach people.
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Making sense of Nankai earthquake risk
What does a 30-year probability mean? Connect the moving plates to tsunami waves, faster observations and practical preparation.
Read the storyHow big is the new world beyond Pluto?
An estimated diameter of 612–1,530 km spans a wide range. Shrink Earth to one metre and see what those numbers mean, alongside a recent Euclid comet discovery.
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