Unraveling Dark Energy and Cosmic Expansion With an 11-Ton Time Machine
The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), mounted on a telescope in Arizona, has created the largest 3-D map of the cosmos, mapping over 30 million…
Cosmology News
Cosmology is the study of the universe as a whole, including its origins, evolution, and ultimate fate. Our Cosmology category covers the latest research and discoveries in this exciting field, including the latest observations of cosmic phenomena, the study of the large-scale structure of the universe, and the latest theories and models of the universe’s creation and evolution. We also provide insights into the latest advances in observational and theoretical cosmology, including the study of dark matter and dark energy, the search for gravitational waves, and the latest efforts to understand the nature of black holes and other exotic phenomena. Our coverage includes articles from experts in the field and showcases the fascinating scientific debates surrounding the study of cosmology. Whether you are a scientist, student, or just someone interested in the latest discoveries in cosmology, our Cosmology category has everything you need to stay informed and engaged in this fascinating field of study.
Dark Energy Revealed Through Largest 3D Map of the Universe Ever Made
Researchers have used the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument to make the largest 3D map of our universe and world-leading measurements of dark energy, the mysterious…
Peeling Back Layers of the Universe – Chilean Observatory Maps 75% of the Sky
The findings demonstrate a novel strategy to explore the physics and history of the universe. Equipped with unique capabilities to track microwave energy fluctuations, a…
Challenging Conventional Wisdom – Astronomers Discover the Dual Nature of Galaxy Groups and Clusters
A common belief among astronomers is that galaxy groups and clusters differ mainly in the number of galaxies they contain – there are fewer galaxies…
The Iron-60 Enigma: Decoding Cosmic Explosions on Earth
Search for witnesses of near-Earth astrophysical events. When large stars or celestial bodies explode near Earth, their debris can reach our solar system. Evidence of…
Galactic Collision Captured in Stunning Detail: NASA’s Webb & Hubble Unite To Create Most Colorful View of Universe
The result: A vivid landscape of galaxies along with more than a dozen newfound, time-varying objects. When two flagship observatories unite, they reveal a wealth…
Rewriting the Past and Future of the Universe – New Research Sheds Light on the Fate of Our Cosmos
New research has improved the accuracy of the parameters governing the expansion of the Universe. More accurate parameters will help astronomers determine how the Universe…
“Should Not Have Happened” – Titanic Galaxy Cluster Collision Defies Cosmology Theories
A collision of two massive clusters of galaxies when the Universe was half its current age should not have happened according to the standard theory…
Cambridge Researchers Discover New Way To Measure Dark Energy
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have discovered a new way to measure dark energy – the mysterious force that makes up more than two-thirds…
Universe Defies Einstein’s Predictions: Cosmic Structure Growth Mysteriously Suppressed
Scientists have discovered that cosmic structures grow slower than Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity predicts, with dark energy playing a more dominant inhibitory role than…
On the Trail of a Mysterious Force in Space – Scientists Shed New Light on Dark Energy
An initial study of dark energy using eROSITA suggests that it is evenly dispersed across both space and time. Edwin Hubble’s observation of distant galaxies…
Cosmic Paradigm Shift: New Research Doubles Universe’s Age to 26.7 Billion Years
A new study proposes that the universe may be 26.7 billion years old, challenging the widely accepted estimate of 13.7 billion years based on the…
Dark Matter Discrepancy: A Cosmic Conundrum in the Standard Cosmological Model
An international team of scientists used advanced techniques and the Hyper Suprime-Cam to study dark matter’s “clumpiness,” finding an S8 value of 0.76, conflicting with…
Space Explosions Just Got More Interesting: Challenging Conventional Understanding of Classical Novae
A researcher has discovered non-thermal emissions from the classical nova V1674 Herculis, challenging the conventional understanding of these celestial objects as simple heat-induced explosions. This…
Scientists Discover First Evidence of Symmetry Violation – And It Could Explain Why You Exist
Parity symmetry violation detected in the orientation of galactic formations could explain the abundance of matter. For generations, physicists were confident that the laws of…
Invisible Architects: New Link Discovered Between Dark Matter and Clumpiness of the Universe
Researchers propose in a new study that the universe’s lack of clumpiness suggests dark matter is composed of hypothetical, ultra-light particles called axions. If confirmed,…
Galaxy Clusters Unveil New Evidence for Prevailing Theory of Universe
Physicists from SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University have found fresh evidence supporting the Lambda-CDM model of the universe, using data derived from the…
Unraveling the Universe: Groundbreaking Measurement Shakes Up Physics
When it comes to measuring how fast the Universe is expanding, the result depends on which side of the Universe you start from. An EPFL…