Conflict between theory and observational evidence suggests a missing ingredient in our understanding of the early Universe.
Evolution of the Universe simulated in a lab
Using the motion of sound waves through a superfluid liquid, scientists can model the Universe’s evolution on a reasonable time scale.
Is the Universe running out of stars?
Astronomers are discovering that the rate of star formation in the universe is dropping, and they want to know why.
String theory used to describe the expanding universe
To address unknown quantum gravitational effects in the early universe, physicists have recruited string theory to help solve the problem.
“Cosmic vine” discovered by the James Webb Space Telescope
The twenty gravitationally connected galaxies extend through the early Universe for millions of light years.
Scientists detect water and carbon monoxide in far away galaxy
Water and carbon detected in a galaxy 13 billion light-years away provide a glimpse into how these elements impacted the development of the early universe.
Hidden dark matter stars and where to find them
While dark matter’s enigmatic nature persists, Proca stars made of dark photons could help shed light on this cosmic mystery.
New JWST data challenges our understanding of supermassive black holes
The new findings contradict most observations of supermassive black holes, making this an unprecedented discovery.
Astronomers might have a shot at imaging primordial black holes
Gravitational waves could be the key to imaging elusive primordial black holes born in the first moments of our Universe.
Breaking the quantum limit in gravitational wave detectors
Physicists working on LIGO have surpassed the quantum limit to enhance gravitational wave detectors and revolutionize astrophysical observations.