The James Webb Space Telescope blasted off from a launchpad in French Guiana in 2021, before reaching a spot in orbit a million miles away. It soon began breaking cosmology.

The universe has no brain. It has no gray matter, no nervous system, no neurons firing electrical impulses—and yet, that physical structure may not be where intelligence and consciousness actually ...

If true (and it’s a pretty big “if”), Vopson’s new gravitational study would shake the foundations of the currently accepted view of the universe. In his paper, Vopson writes that his new work could ...

Another batch of the ‘impossible’ galaxies turned out not to be standard galaxies at all, but a new type of object that ...

The shape of the universe is not something we often think about. But my colleagues and I have published a new study suggests ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When the universe first began about 13 billion years ago, all of the ...

The notion that we live as characters in someone else’s video game is irresistible to many, even outside of science fiction bookshelves. Googling the term “simulation hypothesis” returns numerous ...

The article chronicles the evolution of astronomy from astrology and alchemy to modern astrophysics, highlighting significant advancements like the development of spectroscopy and Einstein's theory of ...

PBS viewers have a chance to go on a brilliant journey through the universe as the network launches a new, five-part NOVA series titled "NOVA Universe Revealed." Premiering Oct. 27 at at 9 p.m. EDT ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The universe is expanding—but astronomers can’t agree how fast ...

Sept. 28, 2024: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

Micháel McCormick ’s poems and short stories have appeared in more than 80 journals and anthologies. He holds a degree in mathematics and takes inspiration from math and science for much of his work.