Cosmology
New Simulation Models Galaxies Like Never Before
Astronomy is, by definition, intangible. Traditional laboratory-style experiments that utilize variables and control groups are of little use to the scientists who…
New Signal May Be Evidence of Dark Matter, Say Researchers
Dark matter is the architect of large-scale cosmic structure and the engine behind proper rotation of galaxies. It's an indispensable part…
- Astrobiology
- Astronomy
- Black Holes
- Cosmology
- Evolution
- Exoplanets
- Extrasolar Planets
- Gamma Ray Bursts
- milky way
- Natural Disasters
- Star Formation
- supernova
Gamma Ray Bursts Limit The Habitability of Certain Galaxies, Says Study
Gamma ray bursts (GRBs) are some of the brightest, most dramatic events in the Universe. These cosmic tempests are characterized…
A Universe of 10 Dimensions
When someone mentions "different dimensions," we tend to think of things like parallel universes - alternate realities that exist parallel…
New Cosmological Theory Goes Inflation-Free
The Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) radiation is one of the greatest discoveries of modern cosmology. Astrophysicist George Smoot once likened…
New Analysis Sets a Space & Time Zone for Complex Life
If too close to an environment harboring complex life, a gamma ray burst could spell doom for that life. But…
The Search for Dark Energy Just Got Easier
Since the early 20th century, scientists and physicists have been burdened with explaining how and why the Universe appears to…
Elusive Dark Matter Could Be Detected with GPS Satellites
You know the old saying: "if you want to hide something, put it in plain sight?" Well, according to a…
Higgs Boson Threatened The Early Universe, But Gravity Saved The Day
All the physical properties of our Universe - indeed, the fact that we even exist within a Universe that we can…
Macro View Makes Dark Matter Look Even Stranger
We know dark matter exists. We know this because without it and dark energy, our Universe would be missing 95.4%…