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Do we live in a rotating universe? If we did, we could travel back in time
By Paul Sutter published
A rotating universe would be capable of rotating your future into your own past, allowing you to travel back in time.

New cosmic map reveals the universe isn't as 'clumpy' as it should be
By Robert Lea published
Scientists have released one of the most accurate maps of the universe's matter ever created, featuring precise measurements of its distribution throughout the cosmos.

The universe is slightly hotter than it should be. 'Dark photons' could be to blame.
By Paul Sutter published
Intergalactic gas clouds are slightly hotter than they should be, new research claims, and theoretical particles called 'dark photons' could explain it.

'The Short Story of the Universe' fits a big topic into your pocket
By Elizabeth Howell published
The latest book from All About Space editor Gemma Lavender is 'The Short Story of the Universe.' It rounds up our complicated cosmic history in an engaging guide.

How was the universe created?
By Paul Sutter published
We don't really know how the universe was created, though most astrophysicists believe it started with the Big Bang.

Confirmed! James Webb Space Telescope has bagged the oldest known galaxies
By Tereza Pultarova published
Astronomers confirmed that four ancient galaxies detected by the James Webb Space Telescope in the early months of its operations are the oldest ever seen, nearly as old as the universe itself.

How much of the universe is dark matter?
By Paul Sutter published
There simply isn't enough normal matter to account for the amount of gravitational force needed to hold the universe together, meaning dark matter must be prevalent.

Beautiful interactive map of the universe lets you journey through space-time almost to the Big Bang
By Robert Lea published
A new interactive map of the cosmos allows users to journey from our galaxy to the most distant sources of light that existed just after the Big Bang.
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