(Nanowerk News) A top goal in cosmology is to precisely measure the total amount of matter in the universe, a daunting exercise for even the most mathematically proficient. A team led by scientists at ...

An illustration of the 14 pairs of binary pulsars used to measure our galactic acceleration. In a new study just published here in early 2021, the orbital periods and changes in the orbital periods of ...

Studying the mysterious form of matter around ancient quasar galaxies could have profound implications for our understanding of how the cosmos evolved. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

Most matter in the universe cannot be seen — but its influence on the largest structures in space can. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

The universe shouldn’t be here. Everything scientists know about particle physics, summed up in a theory called the Standard Model, suggests that the big bang should have created equal quantities of ...

This article was originally published at The Conversation. The publication contributed the article to Space.com's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights. Why didn’t the universe annihilate itself moments ...

A top goal in cosmology is to precisely measure the total amount of matter in the universe, a daunting exercise for even the most mathematically proficient. A team led by scientists at the University ...