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fromBig Think
1 month ago

How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for free

Dark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Could Einstein's Abandoned Theory of Teleparallelism Rescue Modern Cosmology?

Dark matter and energy's mysteries may be addressed by revisiting Einstein's teleparallel gravity theory instead of introducing new concepts.
fromMail Online
3 days ago
OMG science

Scientist says Big Bang theory is actually wrong

A new theory suggests the universe began through multiple rapid bursts of energy rather than a single Big Bang explosion.
fromBig Think
6 months ago
OMG science

Does dark matter interact non-gravitationally at all?

Dark matter and dark energy are essential components to explain discrepancies between observations and traditional cosmic models.
fromBig Think
5 months ago
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Could dark matter be the same thing as dark energy?

Theories and observations must align to deepen our understanding of the Universe, especially concerning dark matter and dark energy.
fromBig Think
5 months ago
OMG science

Einstein wins again: Exotic gravity theories take a blow from new observations

Astronomers are challenged by observations that suggest the universe operates under principles not fully explained by current physics.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for free

Dark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Could Einstein's Abandoned Theory of Teleparallelism Rescue Modern Cosmology?

Dark matter and energy's mysteries may be addressed by revisiting Einstein's teleparallel gravity theory instead of introducing new concepts.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Scientist says Big Bang theory is actually wrong

A new theory suggests the universe began through multiple rapid bursts of energy rather than a single Big Bang explosion.
OMG science
fromBig Think
6 months ago

Does dark matter interact non-gravitationally at all?

Dark matter and dark energy are essential components to explain discrepancies between observations and traditional cosmic models.
OMG science
fromBig Think
5 months ago

Could dark matter be the same thing as dark energy?

Theories and observations must align to deepen our understanding of the Universe, especially concerning dark matter and dark energy.
OMG science
fromBig Think
5 months ago

Einstein wins again: Exotic gravity theories take a blow from new observations

Astronomers are challenged by observations that suggest the universe operates under principles not fully explained by current physics.
more#dark-matter
#physics
Science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Ask Ethan: Does the multiverse explain our fundamental constants?

The Universe's structure is shaped by physics, initial conditions, and fundamental constants, leaving questions about different possible realities.
OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

The 16 stories that shaped physics and astronomy in 2024

Basic science has been steadily advancing throughout 2024, contradicting the perception of stagnation.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 days ago

Why does physics break down at the Planck scale?

The laws of physics remain consistent across all times and locations despite complex interactions and limitations at the Planck scale.
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fromMail Online
2 days ago

Scientist uncovers a major clue that we're all living in a simulation

Gravity may indicate we are living in a virtual simulation, according to physicist Melvin Vopson.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Neutrinos Are Shrinking, and That's a Good Thing for Physics

Researchers have precisely measured the maximum mass of neutrinos, advancing understanding of subatomic physics and the universe's expansion.
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fromBig Think
1 week ago

Is our Universe fundamentally unstable, and will it decay?

The Universe's fundamental properties may be inherently unstable, leading to the potential decay of its structure.
Science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Ask Ethan: Does the multiverse explain our fundamental constants?

The Universe's structure is shaped by physics, initial conditions, and fundamental constants, leaving questions about different possible realities.
OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

The 16 stories that shaped physics and astronomy in 2024

Basic science has been steadily advancing throughout 2024, contradicting the perception of stagnation.
OMG science
fromBig Think
2 days ago

Why does physics break down at the Planck scale?

The laws of physics remain consistent across all times and locations despite complex interactions and limitations at the Planck scale.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Scientist uncovers a major clue that we're all living in a simulation

Gravity may indicate we are living in a virtual simulation, according to physicist Melvin Vopson.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

Neutrinos Are Shrinking, and That's a Good Thing for Physics

Researchers have precisely measured the maximum mass of neutrinos, advancing understanding of subatomic physics and the universe's expansion.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 week ago

Is our Universe fundamentally unstable, and will it decay?

The Universe's fundamental properties may be inherently unstable, leading to the potential decay of its structure.
more#physics
#interstellar-travel
fromMail Online
3 days ago
OMG science

How humans could travel millions of light years to distant planets

Wormholes could allow humanity to travel across vast distances in space almost instantaneously.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
OMG science

Intergalactic Aliens: No Little Green Men-Just Cosmic USB Drives on a Mission | HackerNoon

The vast distances and timing challenges render encounters with extraterrestrial civilizations highly improbable.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

How humans could travel millions of light years to distant planets

Wormholes could allow humanity to travel across vast distances in space almost instantaneously.
fromHackernoon
1 year ago
OMG science

Intergalactic Aliens: No Little Green Men-Just Cosmic USB Drives on a Mission | HackerNoon

The vast distances and timing challenges render encounters with extraterrestrial civilizations highly improbable.
more#interstellar-travel
#astronomy
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

New NASA Space Telescope Will See the Universe in 102 Colors

NASA's SPHEREx mission will launch a new infrared space telescope designed to survey the entire sky, enhancing our understanding of cosmic history.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Astronomers Get More Than a Hint' That Dark Energy Isn't What They Thought

Dark energy may evolve over time, challenging current cosmological models and potentially leading to a stable universe or Big Crunch.
OMG science
fromBig Think
7 months ago

10 insights about the expanding Universe from a Nobel Laureate

The expansion of the Universe has accelerated, prompting the introduction of dark energy, creating a significant ongoing debate known as the Hubble tension.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Shocking Dark Energy Findings Challenge the Standard Model of the Universe

New findings challenge long-held beliefs about dark energy and the cosmos' expansion, signaling potential revisions to the standard cosmological model.
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fromFuturism
2 days ago

Astronomers Confused to Discover That a Bunch of Nearby Galaxies Are Pointing Directly at Us

Andromeda's satellite galaxies are uniquely lopsided, challenging current theories of galaxy formation.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

New NASA Space Telescope Will See the Universe in 102 Colors

NASA's SPHEREx mission will launch a new infrared space telescope designed to survey the entire sky, enhancing our understanding of cosmic history.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago

Astronomers Get More Than a Hint' That Dark Energy Isn't What They Thought

Dark energy may evolve over time, challenging current cosmological models and potentially leading to a stable universe or Big Crunch.
OMG science
fromBig Think
7 months ago

10 insights about the expanding Universe from a Nobel Laureate

The expansion of the Universe has accelerated, prompting the introduction of dark energy, creating a significant ongoing debate known as the Hubble tension.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Shocking Dark Energy Findings Challenge the Standard Model of the Universe

New findings challenge long-held beliefs about dark energy and the cosmos' expansion, signaling potential revisions to the standard cosmological model.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Astronomers Confused to Discover That a Bunch of Nearby Galaxies Are Pointing Directly at Us

Andromeda's satellite galaxies are uniquely lopsided, challenging current theories of galaxy formation.
more#astronomy
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
3 weeks ago
Arts

palazzo grassi in venice exhibits tatiana trouve's sculptures and drawings in major solo show

Tatiana Trouvé's exhibition merges imaginative worlds with real-life reflections, exploring themes of navigation, constellations, and the continuum of time.
#dark-energy
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Ask Ethan: Why do galaxies still collide in the expanding Universe?

Galaxies can merge and collide despite the Universe's accelerating expansion due to the influence of local gravitational forces.
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fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Five ways the universe could end

The Universe's accelerating expansion due to dark energy may lead to a future where galaxies drift beyond our observable horizon, ultimately resulting in cosmic isolation.
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fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study says

Dark energy, previously thought constant, is weakening, influencing potential universe collapse over billions of years.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic Puzzle

The Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Einstein called it his biggest blunder. Now a Berkeley Lab breakthrough is shedding light on the mysteries of dark energy and cosmic expansion

Berkeley Lab's findings suggest dark energy may be an evolving form of matter, challenging the concept of it as a universal constant.
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fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Cosmologists intrigued by signs the universe might stop expanding

The universe's fate may change as dark energy appears to be weakening, possibly leading to varied future scenarios.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

Ask Ethan: Why do galaxies still collide in the expanding Universe?

Galaxies can merge and collide despite the Universe's accelerating expansion due to the influence of local gravitational forces.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
3 months ago

Five ways the universe could end

The Universe's accelerating expansion due to dark energy may lead to a future where galaxies drift beyond our observable horizon, ultimately resulting in cosmic isolation.
OMG science
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study says

Dark energy, previously thought constant, is weakening, influencing potential universe collapse over billions of years.
OMG science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
6 months ago

An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic Puzzle

The Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Einstein called it his biggest blunder. Now a Berkeley Lab breakthrough is shedding light on the mysteries of dark energy and cosmic expansion

Berkeley Lab's findings suggest dark energy may be an evolving form of matter, challenging the concept of it as a universal constant.
OMG science
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Cosmologists intrigued by signs the universe might stop expanding

The universe's fate may change as dark energy appears to be weakening, possibly leading to varied future scenarios.
more#dark-energy
#galaxies
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nasa's new Spherex telescope lifts off to map cosmos in unprecedented detail

NASA's Spherex telescope will map the entire sky to study the evolution of galaxies and the universe's expansion.
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fromInverse
7 months ago

Look! Astrophysicists Spotted A Supermassive Black Hole Slowly Starving a Galaxy to Death

The James Webb Space Telescope identifies a supermassive black hole as the cause of Pablo's Galaxy's decline, halting its star formation.
OMG science
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Scientists Access "Settings" of the Universe

AI can significantly improve the analysis of cosmic structures by estimating parameters with fewer galaxies than traditional methods.
fromAeon
6 months ago
philosophy

Mathematics is the only way we have of peering into a black hole | Aeon Essays

Black holes are both common and extraordinary, crucial in understanding the universe's structure and future.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Nasa's new Spherex telescope lifts off to map cosmos in unprecedented detail

NASA's Spherex telescope will map the entire sky to study the evolution of galaxies and the universe's expansion.
OMG science
fromInverse
7 months ago

Look! Astrophysicists Spotted A Supermassive Black Hole Slowly Starving a Galaxy to Death

The James Webb Space Telescope identifies a supermassive black hole as the cause of Pablo's Galaxy's decline, halting its star formation.
OMG science
fromFuturism
8 months ago

Scientists Access "Settings" of the Universe

AI can significantly improve the analysis of cosmic structures by estimating parameters with fewer galaxies than traditional methods.
fromAeon
6 months ago
philosophy

Mathematics is the only way we have of peering into a black hole | Aeon Essays

Black holes are both common and extraordinary, crucial in understanding the universe's structure and future.
more#galaxies
#big-bang
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

New 'baby pictures' of the cosmos show the universe in its infancy

New images reveal detailed visualizations of the universe as a newborn, enhancing our understanding of cosmic development.
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fromBig Think
1 month ago

The most distant galaxy has oxygen, and that's no surprise

Before stars formed, the Universe lacked oxygen; only after nuclear fusion did heavier elements emerge.
OMG science
fromBig Think
5 months ago

5 coincidences that make our existence possible

The Universe's development depended on five essential coincidences that made life possible, from photon abundance to proton stability.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
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How does cosmic inflation fare when put to the ultimate test?

The Universe began from a hot, dense state and has expanded over time, supported by substantial evidence.
fromBig Think
4 months ago
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The Big Bang: a series of steps down an energy staircase

The Universe began as a hot, dense mixture of particles and forces, which cooled and evolved to allow for star and galaxy formation.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

New 'baby pictures' of the cosmos show the universe in its infancy

New images reveal detailed visualizations of the universe as a newborn, enhancing our understanding of cosmic development.
OMG science
fromBig Think
1 month ago

The most distant galaxy has oxygen, and that's no surprise

Before stars formed, the Universe lacked oxygen; only after nuclear fusion did heavier elements emerge.
OMG science
fromBig Think
5 months ago

5 coincidences that make our existence possible

The Universe's development depended on five essential coincidences that made life possible, from photon abundance to proton stability.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
OMG science

How does cosmic inflation fare when put to the ultimate test?

The Universe began from a hot, dense state and has expanded over time, supported by substantial evidence.
fromBig Think
4 months ago
OMG science

The Big Bang: a series of steps down an energy staircase

The Universe began as a hot, dense mixture of particles and forces, which cooled and evolved to allow for star and galaxy formation.
more#big-bang
#astrophysics
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbidden

The Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
OMG science
fromInverse
6 months ago

Research Shows The Early Universe Had Way More Black Holes Than We Thought

Early universe housed more black holes than previously estimated, aiding understanding of their growth and formation. Supermassive black holes existed sooner than thought.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?

JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
OMG science

What's hotter than the hottest stars in the Universe?

Stars emit most luminous radiation and have diverse temperatures, from 2700 K to beyond 10^24 K in extreme cases.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbidden

The Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
OMG science
fromInverse
6 months ago

Research Shows The Early Universe Had Way More Black Holes Than We Thought

Early universe housed more black holes than previously estimated, aiding understanding of their growth and formation. Supermassive black holes existed sooner than thought.
OMG science
fromBig Think
3 months ago

Ask Ethan: What are the biggest JWST discoveries so far?

JWST has significantly advanced our understanding of cosmic phenomena, revealing unprecedented properties of the Universe that previous telescopes could not.
fromBig Think
3 months ago
OMG science

What's hotter than the hottest stars in the Universe?

Stars emit most luminous radiation and have diverse temperatures, from 2700 K to beyond 10^24 K in extreme cases.
more#astrophysics
OMG science
fromBig Think
4 months ago

How we discovered we're all made of "star stuff"

Humans are biologically connected to the universe, being 13.8 billion years in the making.
The understanding of our connection to stars evolved from historical skepticism to recognition.
#big-bang-theory
fromBig Think
5 months ago
OMG science

Ask Ethan: Does the CMB really "prove" the Big Bang?

The CMB is considered strong evidence for the Big Bang theory, despite contrarian views that challenge its cosmological origin.
fromBig Think
5 months ago
OMG science

The Steady-State Universe: A viable alternative to the Big Bang?

The Big Bang theory remains uncontested due to its successful predictive power compared to alternative theories that fail to align with observational data.
fromBig Think
5 months ago
OMG science

Ask Ethan: Does the CMB really "prove" the Big Bang?

The CMB is considered strong evidence for the Big Bang theory, despite contrarian views that challenge its cosmological origin.
fromBig Think
5 months ago
OMG science

The Steady-State Universe: A viable alternative to the Big Bang?

The Big Bang theory remains uncontested due to its successful predictive power compared to alternative theories that fail to align with observational data.
more#big-bang-theory
fromNature
5 months ago
OMG science

Cosmic connections: our changing vision of the heavens

The exhibition 'Mapping the Infinite' highlights human perceptions of the cosmos across cultures and eras.
#universe-expansion
fromWashington Post
5 months ago
OMG science

The ultimate cosmic question: How fast is the universe expanding?

The universe's expansion rate, known as the Hubble Constant, is disputed among astronomers, highlighting a significant ongoing challenge in cosmology.
fromenglish.elpais.com
6 months ago
OMG science

Black holes are killing our universe

Supermassive black holes are believed to inhibit star formation and influence the universe's expansion.
OMG science
fromWashington Post
5 months ago

The ultimate cosmic question: How fast is the universe expanding?

The universe's expansion rate, known as the Hubble Constant, is disputed among astronomers, highlighting a significant ongoing challenge in cosmology.
more#universe-expansion
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
OMG science

Opinion | Cosmic Voids in Space Taught Me to Find Meaning in Life

The universe's vast voids, while daunting, offer a choice: succumb to nihilism or illuminate the uniqueness of our existence.
OMG science
fromInverse
5 months ago

The Most Powerful Telescopes Suggest the Cosmos Is Surprisingly Simple

Current observations suggest the universe is simpler and more predictable than theories predicting complexity and chaos.
OMG science
fromBig Think
7 months ago

Ask Ethan: Is Earth the center of the Universe?

The Universe is isotropic and homogeneous, challenging the idea of a central location like Earth.
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fromwww.npr.org
7 months ago

Ghost particles are blasting through you. Can they solve an antimatter mystery?

Matter has prevailed over antimatter in the universe, leaving scientists to investigate why this asymmetry occurred.
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