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Simulation creates a universe with galaxies like the real deal
Posted in Software on 31st Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
Astronomers have created a simulation of the universe that includes realistic galaxies enabling better research into how the cosmos evolved over the past 14 billion years.
Study finds possible alternative explanation for dark energy
Posted in Science on 30th Dec, 2014
by Alex Muller
Dark energy is an unknown form of energy that is proposed to drive the accelerated expansion of the universe.
Complex life may be possible in only 10% of all galaxies
Posted in Science on 24th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
Stellar explosions called gamma ray bursts emit beams of radiation that could render 90% of galaxies barren of complex life.
Why didn't the universe collapse after the Big Bang?
Posted in Featured, Science on 19th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
Gravity may soon get the credit for saving the whole universe.
Background light suggests many stars 'outside galaxies'
Posted in Featured, Science on 10th Nov, 2014
by Alex Muller
A new study of the universe's background light has suggested that as many as half its stars might be hidden in the space between galaxies.