New map covers all the matter in the universe

Scientists have released a new survey of all the matter in the universe, which could shed light on the forces that shaped its evolution.

Louise Lerner-Chicago • futurity
Feb. 23, 2023 ~7 min

Black holes may be the source of mysterious dark energy that makes up most of the universe

Astronomers have found that mysterious dark energy may originate in black holes.

Dave Clements, Reader in Astrophysics, Imperial College London • conversation
Feb. 15, 2023 ~8 min


Arrakhis: the tiny satellite aiming to reveal what dark matter is made of

By spotting and counting tiny galaxies, we can work out how much dark matter is hiding in the cosmos.

Andreea Font, Reader in Theoretical Astrophysics, Liverpool John Moores University • conversation
Dec. 9, 2022 ~7 min

Most precise accounting yet of dark matter and dark energy

Analyzing more than two decades’ worth of supernova explosions, astrophysicists now have the most precise limits yet on the composition and evolution of the universe.

Adam Hadhazy • harvard
Oct. 19, 2022 ~9 min

Physicists harness quantum “time reversal” to measure vibrating atoms

A new technique could improve the precision of atomic clocks and of quantum sensors for detecting dark matter or gravitational waves.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News Office • mit
July 14, 2022 ~8 min

Dark matter: our review suggests it's time to ditch it in favour of a new theory of gravity

Recent results cast doubt on dark matter.

Indranil Banik, Postdoctoral Research Fellow of Astrophysics, University of St Andrews • conversation
July 7, 2022 ~8 min

Dark matter: should we be so sure it exists? Here's how philosophy can help

There’s a perfectly good alternative to dark matter, but most scientists aren’t keen on the idea.

Antonis Antoniou, PhD candidate in Philosophy of Science, University of Bristol • conversation
June 6, 2022 ~8 min

Galaxies without dark matter might be possible after all

Simulations show some galaxies lose their dark matter in collisions. They show how galaxies can exist without dark matter, once thought impossibe.

UC Irvine • futurity
March 8, 2022 ~7 min


Curious Kids: will time ever stop?

Time ends when the universe does.

Or Graur, Senior Lecturer in Astrophysics, University of Portsmouth • conversation
Jan. 24, 2022 ~5 min

The most powerful space telescope ever built will look back in time to the Dark Ages of the universe

The James Webb Space Telescope is set to launch into orbit in December 2021. Its mission is to search for the first light to ever shine in the universe.

Chris Impey, University Distinguished Professor of Astronomy, University of Arizona • conversation
Oct. 12, 2021 ~8 min

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