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The physics of the universe appear to be fine-tuned for life. Why?
The physical constants of the universe appear to favor the existence of life. So why are we here?
Scientists calculate when the universe will end — it's sooner than expected
New calculations suggest that the universe's most enduring celestial objects, such as white dwarf stars, are decaying faster than previously thought.
What happens inside neutron stars, the universe's densest known objects?
Neutron stars are some of the weirdest cosmic objects, and the greatest mysteries lie deep in their hearts.
Astronomers discover 'Quipu,' the single largest structure in the known universe
Newly discovered Quipu, a superstructure in which galaxies group together in clusters and clusters of clusters, is the largest known structure in the universe in terms of length, scientists claim.
100 years ago, Edwin Hubble proved our Milky Way galaxy isn't alone
A century ago, humans didn't know other galaxies existed. Here's how Edwin Hubble changed that view.
Was 2024 the year we finally started to understand dark energy?
2024 was a big year for the study of the universe's most troubling and mysterious "ingredient," dark energy. Here's what scientists found.
These 5 particles are so strange, we're not sure they exist
Scientists theorize there could be subatomic particles we have yet to discover. Here are five of the weirdest, rarest hypothetical particles in the universe.
World's 2nd fastest supercomputer runs largest-ever simulation of the universe
A new frontier has been reached in simulations of the universe, with the powerful exascale supercomputer called "Frontier" performing the most detailed simulation yet of the cosmos.
James Webb Space Telescope finds galaxies pointing toward a dark matter alternative
A new study suggests galaxies in the early universe appear much larger and brighter than expected, precisely as predicted by modified Newtonian dynamics, or MOND.
Euclid 'dark universe' telescope reveals 1st breathtaking images from massive 'cosmic atlas' map
The "first page" of an incredible cosmic atlas being built by the Euclid Space Telescope has been released. The millions of stars and galaxies represent just 1% of the 3D map the mission will create.
