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The universe may be lopsided, new research says
By Subir Sarkar published
The shape of the universe is not something we often think about.

Most normal matter in the universe isn't found in planets, stars or galaxies – an astronomer explains where it's distributed
By Chris Impey published
While space is often referred to as a vacuum, it isn't completely empty.

How will the universe end?
By Stephen DiKerby published
Depending on how you look at it, the universe might not have an "end," after all.

Scientists may have finally 'seen' dark matter for the 1st time
By Robert Lea published
The NASA gamma-ray spacecraft Fermi may have enabled scientists to "see" dark matter, the universe's most mysterious stuff, for the first time.

Does the universe have extra dimensions hiding in plain sight?
By Paul Sutter published
While the existence of extra dimensions is a cool idea, it's currently not supported by any evidence

James Webb Space Telescope spots a gassy baby galaxy throwing a tantrum in the early universe
By Paul Sutter published
The astronomers estimate that this galaxy will deplete itself of gas in only a few hundred million years.

This is the largest-ever galaxy cluster catalog. Could it reveal clues about the dark universe?
By Samantha Mathewson published
Astronomers have unveiled a new catalog of massive galaxy clusters, revealing new insight on the evolution of the universe.

Is the universe infinite, or does it have a limit?
By Paul Sutter published
If the universe is expanding, then what is it expanding into, and what is it expanding from? Where's the edge of the universe, and where is its center?
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