We know something more about dark energy: it isn’t a fundamental force
We still don't know what dark energy *is*, but we found out another thing it isn't.
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Oxford scientist may have finally solved dark matter riddle — the universe might be made out of a ‘negative mass’ fluid
If proven right, this theory could be one of the most important developments in 21st-century physics.
Dark matter may be a manifestation of extremely advanced alien life, researchers suggest
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This is what a simulation of the universe looks like
The image above is a timeline with each frame showcasing a stage in our Universe's evolution, from humble beginning to ...
First dark matter map spots the invisible substance that might help form galaxies
This is the first map in a series of maps that will be stitched together to form a grand picture ...
Surprising Link Found Between Dark Matter and Black Holes
Dark matter and black holes are some of the most mysterious things in the Universe, so a connection between the ...
New study suggests Big Bang never occurred, Universe existed forever
Climate change is a threat to all life and vegetation here on Earth, but some places are worse off than ...
Study shows Dark Energy is erasing Dark Matter
A newly published study has revealed that dark matter is being swallowed up by dark energy, offering valuable data not only ...
Researchers create a remarkably accurate model of our Universe and its evolution
The Illustris project took 5 years of software development and 3 months running on 8000 processors - but it sure was ...
Most convincing evidence for Dark Matter found – still not conclusive
Scientists have been analyzing high-energy gamma rays originating from the center of our galaxy and they've reported that there's a ...
The most accurate map of the Universe suggests it’s ‘flat’ and infinite
Artist impression of BOSS map, complete with a view of the intergalactic 'ruler'. (c) BOSS A ...
MIT ‘DarkLight’ experiment seeks to create dark matter in the lab
Mysterious and elusive, dark matter has escaped scientists time and time again; yet confirming its existence is quintessential to current ...
Massive dark energy survey launched set to probe its secrets
Dark energy is the mysterious force that drives the Universe's expansion at an ever increased pace. Probing and understanding this ...
Bono’s thoughts on outer space lead to thoughts on inner space
Bono of U2 recently let it be known that he was a student of astrophysics (yes, truly!). Upon meeting the ...
A simple theory explains what dark matter might be made of
Most certainly, one of the top goals in physics today is proving the existence of dark matter - the elusive ...
Extremely rare double Einstein ring imaged by Hubble
(c) NASA/ESA Hubble just never ceases to surprise. The latest astronomical find discovered using the ever ...
The Big Bang didn’t need God to happen, says Stephen Hawking @ Caltech. Also, dark matter discovery seen as most immediate goal
Renowned physicist, famous for his study of black holes, galaxies and for authoring a popular book on the origin of the ...
Antimatter excess in space hints of tangible evidence of dark matter
A $1.6 billion cosmic ray experiment on the International Space Station has come across evidence of antimatter in space, a remarkable ...
Map of the earliest recorded light paints broad picture of the ancient Universe
Cosmic microwave background seen by Planck. (c) ESA Using the incredible Planck cosmology probe astronomers at the European ...
NASA teams up with ESA to discover dark matter
The American (NASA) and European (ESA) space agency have teamed up to create a new spacecraft that will hold a ...
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