Life May Have Emerged a Cosmic Eyeblink after the Big BangLife could have arisen very early in the universe's history, potentially within 200 million years after the Big Bang.
How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for freeDark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
Five ways the universe could endThe 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.
Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study saysDark energy, previously thought constant, is weakening, influencing potential universe collapse over billions of years.
The CMB: the most important discovery in cosmic historyThe cosmic microwave background (CMB) is a crucial discovery that shaped our understanding of the early Universe and validated the Big Bang theory.
The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbiddenThe Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
Life May Have Emerged a Cosmic Eyeblink after the Big BangLife could have arisen very early in the universe's history, potentially within 200 million years after the Big Bang.
How JWST puts the squeeze on light dark matter, for freeDark matter exists but remains undetectable, prompting researchers to explore specific candidate properties to identify its nature.
Five ways the universe could endThe 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.
Dark energy is weakening and the universe could (eventually) collapse, study saysDark energy, previously thought constant, is weakening, influencing potential universe collapse over billions of years.
The CMB: the most important discovery in cosmic historyThe cosmic microwave background (CMB) is a crucial discovery that shaped our understanding of the early Universe and validated the Big Bang theory.
The quantum reason that ultra-massive stars are forbiddenThe Universe's evolution and structure formation are time-limited, as mass accumulation requires billions of years.
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.
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.
Astronomers Get More Than a Hint' That Dark Energy Isn't What They ThoughtDark energy may evolve over time, challenging current cosmological models and potentially leading to a stable universe or Big Crunch.
An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic PuzzleThe Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.
10 insights about the expanding Universe from a Nobel LaureateThe expansion of the Universe has accelerated, prompting the introduction of dark energy, creating a significant ongoing debate known as the Hubble tension.
Shocking Dark Energy Findings Challenge the Standard Model of the UniverseNew findings challenge long-held beliefs about dark energy and the cosmos' expansion, signaling potential revisions to the standard cosmological model.
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.
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.
Astronomers Get More Than a Hint' That Dark Energy Isn't What They ThoughtDark energy may evolve over time, challenging current cosmological models and potentially leading to a stable universe or Big Crunch.
An Odd Form of Dark Energy Might Solve a Pesky Cosmic PuzzleThe Hubble tension challenges the standard model of cosmology, suggesting potential fundamental issues with our understanding of the universe's expansion.
10 insights about the expanding Universe from a Nobel LaureateThe expansion of the Universe has accelerated, prompting the introduction of dark energy, creating a significant ongoing debate known as the Hubble tension.
Shocking Dark Energy Findings Challenge the Standard Model of the UniverseNew findings challenge long-held beliefs about dark energy and the cosmos' expansion, signaling potential revisions to the standard cosmological model.
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.
New 'baby pictures' of the cosmos show the universe in its infancyNew images reveal detailed visualizations of the universe as a newborn, enhancing our understanding of cosmic development.
Do We Live in a Special Part of the Universe?The universe's structure is homogeneous, emphasizing humanity's lack of cosmic significance.
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.
Our Universe has more galaxies than Carl Sagan ever imaginedThe Universe may contain between 6 trillion to 20 trillion galaxies, vastly exceeding previous estimates.
Why Is the Night Sky Dark? You Can Thank the Big BangThe darkness of the night sky reveals profound insights about the universe and challenges conventional beliefs about its structure.
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.
New 'baby pictures' of the cosmos show the universe in its infancyNew images reveal detailed visualizations of the universe as a newborn, enhancing our understanding of cosmic development.
Do We Live in a Special Part of the Universe?The universe's structure is homogeneous, emphasizing humanity's lack of cosmic significance.
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.
Our Universe has more galaxies than Carl Sagan ever imaginedThe Universe may contain between 6 trillion to 20 trillion galaxies, vastly exceeding previous estimates.
Why Is the Night Sky Dark? You Can Thank the Big BangThe darkness of the night sky reveals profound insights about the universe and challenges conventional beliefs about its structure.
Einstein wins again: Exotic gravity theories take a blow from new observationsAstronomers are challenged by observations that suggest the universe operates under principles not fully explained by current physics.
Physicist Says There's Another Universe Hiding Behind the Big BangThe concept of a 'mirror' universe could simplify and explain many cosmic mysteries, challenging existing theories in cosmology.
How do we know dark matter exists if it can't be detected?Dark matter, making up 85% of the universe's mass, profoundly influences the gravitational dynamics of visible matter across multiple scales.Rubin's observations in the 1970s provided crucial evidence for dark matter's existence through the constant rotation speeds of distant stars.
10 thoughtful insights about the great cosmic unknownsModern science has explained vast aspects of the Universe, yet significant mysteries, including dark matter and fundamental constants, remain unresolved.
Dark Matter Might Lurk in Its Own Shadow WorldDark matter may consist of a hidden spectrum of particles, rather than a single particle, affecting the universe's evolution differently than we currently understand.
The Phenomenology of Dark Matter Explained | HackerNoonDark matter relic abundance is evaluated using contributions from scalar and fermion components, highlighting constraints from various experiments.
Einstein wins again: Exotic gravity theories take a blow from new observationsAstronomers are challenged by observations that suggest the universe operates under principles not fully explained by current physics.
Physicist Says There's Another Universe Hiding Behind the Big BangThe concept of a 'mirror' universe could simplify and explain many cosmic mysteries, challenging existing theories in cosmology.
How do we know dark matter exists if it can't be detected?Dark matter, making up 85% of the universe's mass, profoundly influences the gravitational dynamics of visible matter across multiple scales.Rubin's observations in the 1970s provided crucial evidence for dark matter's existence through the constant rotation speeds of distant stars.
10 thoughtful insights about the great cosmic unknownsModern science has explained vast aspects of the Universe, yet significant mysteries, including dark matter and fundamental constants, remain unresolved.
Dark Matter Might Lurk in Its Own Shadow WorldDark matter may consist of a hidden spectrum of particles, rather than a single particle, affecting the universe's evolution differently than we currently understand.
The Phenomenology of Dark Matter Explained | HackerNoonDark matter relic abundance is evaluated using contributions from scalar and fermion components, highlighting constraints from various experiments.
New NASA Space Telescope Will See the Universe in 102 ColorsNASA's SPHEREx mission will launch a new infrared space telescope designed to survey the entire sky, enhancing our understanding of cosmic history.
Study sheds light on mystery of giant galaxies in the early universeDiscovery of unexpected massive stars in early universe challenges existing cosmological models, revealing insights into the role of black holes in galaxy formation.
The 16 stories that shaped physics and astronomy in 2024Basic science has been steadily advancing throughout 2024, contradicting the perception of stagnation.
NASA makes surprising discover at the end of our universeDiscovery of 'Red Monster' galaxies challenges existing galaxy formation models and suggests early star formation was more efficient than previously believed.
What do JWST's "red monster" galaxies mean for cosmology?JWST's discoveries of ultra-distant galaxies challenge existing cosmic models, leading to new questions about early Universe star formation and galaxy formation.
Webb Telescope reveals amazing images of galaxy that shouldn't existA massive galaxy, the Big Wheel, has been discovered, raising new questions about galaxy formation in the early universe.
New NASA Space Telescope Will See the Universe in 102 ColorsNASA's SPHEREx mission will launch a new infrared space telescope designed to survey the entire sky, enhancing our understanding of cosmic history.
Study sheds light on mystery of giant galaxies in the early universeDiscovery of unexpected massive stars in early universe challenges existing cosmological models, revealing insights into the role of black holes in galaxy formation.
The 16 stories that shaped physics and astronomy in 2024Basic science has been steadily advancing throughout 2024, contradicting the perception of stagnation.
NASA makes surprising discover at the end of our universeDiscovery of 'Red Monster' galaxies challenges existing galaxy formation models and suggests early star formation was more efficient than previously believed.
What do JWST's "red monster" galaxies mean for cosmology?JWST's discoveries of ultra-distant galaxies challenge existing cosmic models, leading to new questions about early Universe star formation and galaxy formation.
Webb Telescope reveals amazing images of galaxy that shouldn't existA massive galaxy, the Big Wheel, has been discovered, raising new questions about galaxy formation in the early universe.
Nasa's new Spherex telescope lifts off to map cosmos in unprecedented detailNASA's Spherex telescope will map the entire sky to study the evolution of galaxies and the universe's expansion.
The Most Powerful Telescopes Suggest the Cosmos Is Surprisingly SimpleCurrent observations suggest the universe is simpler and more predictable than theories predicting complexity and chaos.
Intergalactic Aliens: No Little Green Men-Just Cosmic USB Drives on a Mission | HackerNoonThe vast distances and timing challenges render encounters with extraterrestrial civilizations highly improbable.
The Most Powerful Telescopes Suggest the Cosmos Is Surprisingly SimpleCurrent observations suggest the universe is simpler and more predictable than theories predicting complexity and chaos.
Intergalactic Aliens: No Little Green Men-Just Cosmic USB Drives on a Mission | HackerNoonThe vast distances and timing challenges render encounters with extraterrestrial civilizations highly improbable.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cosmic connections: our changing vision of the heavensThe exhibition 'Mapping the Infinite' highlights human perceptions of the cosmos across cultures and eras.
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.
Black holes are killing our universeSupermassive black holes are believed to inhibit star formation and influence the universe's expansion.
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.
Black holes are killing our universeSupermassive black holes are believed to inhibit star formation and influence the universe's expansion.
Ask Ethan: Is Earth the center of the Universe?The Universe is isotropic and homogeneous, challenging the idea of a central location like Earth.
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.
Angels in Ancient JudaismAngels in ancient Judaism served as messengers, conveying divine will, and reflect broader cultural views on the cosmos and divine communication.
The Architecture of Life | HackerNoonLife is defined as a non-equilibrium, self-reproducing chemical reaction system characterized by collective autocatalysis and various closure properties.
The Limitations of Set Theory in Understanding Biological Evolution | HackerNoonThe emergence of life is anticipated as a phase transition in an evolving universe.
The Architecture of Life | HackerNoonLife is defined as a non-equilibrium, self-reproducing chemical reaction system characterized by collective autocatalysis and various closure properties.
The Limitations of Set Theory in Understanding Biological Evolution | HackerNoonThe emergence of life is anticipated as a phase transition in an evolving universe.
How Many Holes Does the Universe Have?The shape of the universe may be more complex than previously assumed.
James Webb space telescope photographs most distant known galaxyThe James Webb space telescope captured the most distant known galaxy, suggesting a different early universe brightness and rapid star formation.
NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope has found the most distant galaxy ever observedNASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant known galaxy, challenging existing theories on early galaxy formation.
James Webb space telescope photographs most distant known galaxyThe James Webb space telescope captured the most distant known galaxy, suggesting a different early universe brightness and rapid star formation.
NASA'S James Webb Space Telescope has found the most distant galaxy ever observedNASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovered the most distant known galaxy, challenging existing theories on early galaxy formation.
Dark universe telescope shares first space data and new imagesEuclid telescope by ESA offers unprecedented insights into celestial bodies with high-quality images.