Physicists have modelled a quantum mechanism that can result in the end of the universe through the mechanism of false vacuum decay, which is a process based on the theories of quantum field mechanics ...

Across physics, biology and philosophy, a once-fringe idea is gaining new intellectual weight: the possibility that the cosmos behaves less like a dead machine and more like a living system. Instead ...

There's a central crisis in cosmology: Different measurements yield different values for the expansion rate of the universe. Now, a comprehensive analysis combining ...

A major international effort has produced an ultra-precise measurement of the Universe’s expansion rate, confirming it’s faster than early-Universe models predict. By linking multiple ...

We are learning how the universe truly puts itself together, one subtle thread at a time. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The ...

An international team led by researchers at the Institute of Cosmos Sciences of the University of Barcelona (ICCUB) has developed a new method that could significantly improve our understanding of the ...

The largest magnetic map of the universe ever produced—five times larger than all previous efforts combined—marks the beginning of a new generation of research into intergalactic magnetism. Magnetic ...

Humans have spent thousands of years trying to explain the origin of the universe through mythology, religion, and science. So for this week’s Cosmically Curious, we checked with Nicole Gugliucci from ...

The conclusion of DESI's first survey marks an important milestone for cosmology, which finds itself in a bind for the best reasons. Reading time 5 minutes Last week, the Dark Energy Spectroscopy ...

The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we dive into fascinating ideas from around the universe. You can sign up for Lost in Space-Time here. Cosmic inflation ...