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==Modern times==
==Modern times==
The study of astronomy continued after Newton, and later technological devises and math models allowed to study objects that were undreamt of at the time. Although no actual extraterrestrial life has been found, either in the Solar System or elsewhere, science currently has a far greater understanding of the context of such life or lack thereof. [[Biology]] studies the nature of life, and [[chemistry]] and [[biochemistry]] the way it works. Chemistry and biochemistry also help to understand [[abiogenesis]], the process by which life can be generated by non-living things, which is not yet completely understood. [[Physics]] in general and [[planetary science]] in particular help to understand the conditions at places other than Earth and how they can be more beneficial or harmful for life. All those sciences are collectively studied under the umbrella science of [[astrobiology]].<ref>Bennet, p. 50</ref>
The study of astronomy continued after Newton, and later technological