Tag: Cosmology
New Class of Ancient Star System Discovered Hiding in Our Galaxy
New simulations suggest globular clusters form in multiple ways and point to a mysterious new type of star system...
Does Space-Time Really Exist?
Is time something that flows — or just an illusion? Exploring space-time as either a fixed “block universe” or...
Universe’s First Magnetic Fields Were As Weak as Human Brain Waves
The early Universe hosted ultra-weak magnetic fields that still shaped cosmic structures. New simulations establish stricter limits on their...
Astrophysicists Zero In on Source of Strange Gamma-Ray Signals
Millisecond <span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>pulsar</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>A pulsar is a rapidly spinning neutron star that emits beams of electromagnetic...
DESI Hints Dark Energy Isn’t What We Thought
<span class="glossaryLink" aria-describedby="tt" data-cmtooltip="<div class=glossaryItemTitle>DESI</div><div class=glossaryItemBody>The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is a cutting-edge survey project designed to map...
New Measurements Show We May Live in a Giant “Cosmic Void”
New data on baryon acoustic oscillations strengthen the case for a local cosmic void. The finding offers a possible...