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When discussing the scale of the universe, we’re immediately faced with an intriguing question: are we tiny beings, or is the ...

No one can say with scientific confidence why we exist or what happens when we die. In fact, scientists have a tenuous grasp ...

We all need some space sometimes—but it's harder to find than you might think. How far into our universe do we have to go to ...

The Big Bang Theory remains the most accepted explanation for how the universe began. This documentary explores the science, discoveries, and unanswered questions behind the origin of everything. Top ...

The universe is approaching the midpoint of its 33-billion-year lifespan, a Cornell physicist calculates with new data from dark-energy observatories. After expanding to its peak size about 11 billion ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Our vast universe might not be infinitely expanding after all. Some ...

In 1992, three physicists began an argument about how many numbers we need to fully describe the universe. Their surprisingly ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

In Rai Marìa’s “The Big Rip” (“El gran desgarro”), an upcoming film from the Madrid Film School (ECAM) incubator program, aspiring writer Lorena is racing to finish her first novel in time for a ...

The Habitable Worlds Observatory is poised to tell us whether Earth-like planets are common—if it can get off the ground ...