The human mind is filled with a desire to find and explain the unknown. This is a practice which spawned with primitive humanity's exploration of land and that has evolved into the futuristic, almost sci-fi world of genetic modification and engineering. For instance, 12 years ago no one would have thought that we would now have cellphones with AI's programmed to answer our every question.

Despite the amazing world which scientific advancement has brought to humanity, there is still so much about our environment that is unknown to us. However, humanity is not known for focusing on only the visible world. As much exploration as we have left to accomplish on our own planet, we have always had a fascination with space.

Recently, a group of scientists collaborating from several universities across several countries accomplished what might have been deemed impossible in the eyes of the average citizen: they have determined how to measure the gravitational pull of distant stars.

This is done by using a Space Telescope to measure the brightness of a star as well as other factors such as vibration. You may think that gravitational pull is hardly the most important thing in the world to know, particularly about a star, but these researchers believe that the gravitational pull exerted by a star may be far more important than initially believed.

Our understanding of stars varies greatly because the data based off our own sun can prove highly fallible when compared to others. With greater knowledge on individual stars obtained through this new technique, it is easier to find planets which can support life in each individual solar system. In the future this new technique may be used to help exploration satellites pinpoint areas of space designated "goldilocks zones" (not too hot and not too cold, the perfect temperature to support life) and by doing so we will not only unlock the secrets of the universe, but also perhaps help humanity better understand the mystery of life.