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1 month ago

How humans could travel millions of light years to distant planets

Wormholes could allow humanity to travel across vast distances in space almost instantaneously.
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fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Could this particle 'clean up' a cosmic mystery?

Dark matter, making up over a quarter of the universe, is a crucial but unseen component influencing celestial motion.
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Lisa Randall, the theoretical physicist nominated for a Nobel Prize who wrote an opera about the fifth dimension

Lisa Randall's theories on extra dimensions and dark matter significantly impact cosmology and propose ideas complementing Einstein's theory.
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fromInverse
7 months ago

The Most Powerful Telescopes Suggest the Cosmos Is Surprisingly Simple

Current observations suggest the universe is simpler and more predictable than theories predicting complexity and chaos.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

How humans could travel millions of light years to distant planets

Wormholes could allow humanity to travel across vast distances in space almost instantaneously.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Could this particle 'clean up' a cosmic mystery?

Dark matter, making up over a quarter of the universe, is a crucial but unseen component influencing celestial motion.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Lisa Randall, the theoretical physicist nominated for a Nobel Prize who wrote an opera about the fifth dimension

Lisa Randall's theories on extra dimensions and dark matter significantly impact cosmology and propose ideas complementing Einstein's theory.
OMG science
fromInverse
7 months ago

The Most Powerful Telescopes Suggest the Cosmos Is Surprisingly Simple

Current observations suggest the universe is simpler and more predictable than theories predicting complexity and chaos.
#dark-energy
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fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: Why do galaxies still collide in the expanding Universe?

Galaxies can merge and collide despite the Universe's accelerating expansion due to the influence of local gravitational forces.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Could Einstein's Abandoned Theory of Teleparallelism Rescue Modern Cosmology?

Dark matter and energy's mysteries may be addressed by revisiting Einstein's teleparallel gravity theory instead of introducing new concepts.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Astronomers Get More Than a Hint' That Dark Energy Isn't What They Thought

Dark energy may evolve over time, challenging current cosmological models and potentially leading to a stable universe or Big Crunch.
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fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Five ways the universe could end

The Universe's accelerating expansion due to dark energy may lead to a future where galaxies drift beyond our observable horizon, ultimately resulting in cosmic isolation.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study says

Dark energy, previously thought constant, is weakening, influencing potential universe collapse over billions of years.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago

An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic Puzzle

The Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: Why do galaxies still collide in the expanding Universe?

Galaxies can merge and collide despite the Universe's accelerating expansion due to the influence of local gravitational forces.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

Could Einstein's Abandoned Theory of Teleparallelism Rescue Modern Cosmology?

Dark matter and energy's mysteries may be addressed by revisiting Einstein's teleparallel gravity theory instead of introducing new concepts.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Astronomers Get More Than a Hint' That Dark Energy Isn't What They Thought

Dark energy may evolve over time, challenging current cosmological models and potentially leading to a stable universe or Big Crunch.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
4 months ago

Five ways the universe could end

The Universe's accelerating expansion due to dark energy may lead to a future where galaxies drift beyond our observable horizon, ultimately resulting in cosmic isolation.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study says

Dark energy, previously thought constant, is weakening, influencing potential universe collapse over billions of years.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago

An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic Puzzle

The Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.
#milky-way
#astronomy
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

New NASA Space Telescope Will See the Universe in 102 Colors

NASA's SPHEREx mission will launch a new infrared space telescope designed to survey the entire sky, enhancing our understanding of cosmic history.
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fromFuturism
1 month ago

Astronomers Confused to Discover That a Bunch of Nearby Galaxies Are Pointing Directly at Us

Andromeda's satellite galaxies are uniquely lopsided, challenging current theories of galaxy formation.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Webb Telescope reveals amazing images of galaxy that shouldn't exist

A massive galaxy, the Big Wheel, has been discovered, raising new questions about galaxy formation in the early universe.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week ago

JWST won't find the very first stars, but a new telescope can

JWST has revolutionized our understanding of distant galaxies, surpassing Hubble's discoveries in just months.
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fromFuturism
7 months ago

The Early Universe Was Absolutely Littered With Black Holes, Scientists Find

Early universe black holes are more numerous than previously estimated, reshaping our understanding of cosmic formation and evolution.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 months ago

New NASA Space Telescope Will See the Universe in 102 Colors

NASA's SPHEREx mission will launch a new infrared space telescope designed to survey the entire sky, enhancing our understanding of cosmic history.
OMG science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

Astronomers Confused to Discover That a Bunch of Nearby Galaxies Are Pointing Directly at Us

Andromeda's satellite galaxies are uniquely lopsided, challenging current theories of galaxy formation.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Webb Telescope reveals amazing images of galaxy that shouldn't exist

A massive galaxy, the Big Wheel, has been discovered, raising new questions about galaxy formation in the early universe.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week ago

JWST won't find the very first stars, but a new telescope can

JWST has revolutionized our understanding of distant galaxies, surpassing Hubble's discoveries in just months.
OMG science
fromFuturism
7 months ago

The Early Universe Was Absolutely Littered With Black Holes, Scientists Find

Early universe black holes are more numerous than previously estimated, reshaping our understanding of cosmic formation and evolution.
#astrophysics
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fromBig Think
3 months ago

How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for free

Dark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbidden

The Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The most distant galaxy has oxygen, and that's no surprise

Before stars formed, the Universe lacked oxygen; only after nuclear fusion did heavier elements emerge.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Scientists Just Moved Up the Death Date of the Universe

The universe's decay rate is significantly faster than previously predicted, now estimated at 10 to the power of 78 years.
OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?

JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for free

Dark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbidden

The Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

The most distant galaxy has oxygen, and that's no surprise

Before stars formed, the Universe lacked oxygen; only after nuclear fusion did heavier elements emerge.
OMG science
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Scientists Just Moved Up the Death Date of the Universe

The universe's decay rate is significantly faster than previously predicted, now estimated at 10 to the power of 78 years.
OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?

JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
#dark-matter
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientist says Big Bang theory is actually wrong

A new theory suggests the universe began through multiple rapid bursts of energy rather than a single Big Bang explosion.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

A new collider can teach us about the origin of matter

Despite our advancements in cosmology and particle physics, significant mysteries, especially regarding matter-antimatter asymmetry and dark matter, remain unsolved.
OMG science
fromBig Think
7 months ago

10 thoughtful insights about the great cosmic unknowns

Modern science has explained vast aspects of the Universe, yet significant mysteries, including dark matter and fundamental constants, remain unresolved.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientist says Big Bang theory is actually wrong

A new theory suggests the universe began through multiple rapid bursts of energy rather than a single Big Bang explosion.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

A new collider can teach us about the origin of matter

Despite our advancements in cosmology and particle physics, significant mysteries, especially regarding matter-antimatter asymmetry and dark matter, remain unsolved.
OMG science
fromBig Think
7 months ago

10 thoughtful insights about the great cosmic unknowns

Modern science has explained vast aspects of the Universe, yet significant mysteries, including dark matter and fundamental constants, remain unresolved.
#physics
Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: Does the multiverse explain our fundamental constants?

The Universe's structure is shaped by physics, initial conditions, and fundamental constants, leaving questions about different possible realities.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Why does physics break down at the Planck scale?

The laws of physics remain consistent across all times and locations despite complex interactions and limitations at the Planck scale.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientist uncovers a major clue that we're all living in a simulation

Gravity may indicate we are living in a virtual simulation, according to physicist Melvin Vopson.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Neutrinos Are Shrinking, and That's a Good Thing for Physics

Researchers have precisely measured the maximum mass of neutrinos, advancing understanding of subatomic physics and the universe's expansion.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Is our Universe fundamentally unstable, and will it decay?

The Universe's fundamental properties may be inherently unstable, leading to the potential decay of its structure.
Science
fromBig Think
2 months ago

Ask Ethan: Does the multiverse explain our fundamental constants?

The Universe's structure is shaped by physics, initial conditions, and fundamental constants, leaving questions about different possible realities.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Why does physics break down at the Planck scale?

The laws of physics remain consistent across all times and locations despite complex interactions and limitations at the Planck scale.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Scientist uncovers a major clue that we're all living in a simulation

Gravity may indicate we are living in a virtual simulation, according to physicist Melvin Vopson.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Neutrinos Are Shrinking, and That's a Good Thing for Physics

Researchers have precisely measured the maximum mass of neutrinos, advancing understanding of subatomic physics and the universe's expansion.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Is our Universe fundamentally unstable, and will it decay?

The Universe's fundamental properties may be inherently unstable, leading to the potential decay of its structure.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 months ago

palazzo grassi in venice exhibits tatiana trouve's sculptures and drawings in major solo show

The exhibition 'The Strange Life of Things' presents a journey through space and time, linking past, present, and future through sculptures and drawings.
Arts
#galaxies
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nasa's new Spherex telescope lifts off to map cosmos in unprecedented detail

NASA's Spherex telescope will map the entire sky to study the evolution of galaxies and the universe's expansion.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Nasa's new Spherex telescope lifts off to map cosmos in unprecedented detail

NASA's Spherex telescope will map the entire sky to study the evolution of galaxies and the universe's expansion.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

New 'baby pictures' of the cosmos show the universe in its infancy

New images reveal detailed visualizations of the universe as a newborn, enhancing our understanding of cosmic development.
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