galaxy
Is the universe infinite?
Determining if the universe is infinite pushes the limits of our knowledge.
Scientists find dark matter “bridges” that may reveal future of our galaxy
A new AI-generated map of dark matter shows previously undiscovered filamentary structures connecting galaxies.
The universe works like a huge human brain, discover scientists
A new study found similarities between the human brain and the cosmic network of galaxies.
Astrophysicists reconstruct the Milky Way’s family tree
A team of astrophysicists used AI to figure out which clusters of stars merged to become our galaxy.
New Hubble images add to the dark matter puzzle
The images and our best computer models don't agree.
Space travel could create language unintelligible to people on Earth
A new study looks at what would happen to human language on a long journey to other star systems.
We Are “Extragalactic Immigrants” from Faraway Galaxies, Discover Astrophysicists
Northwestern University researchers discover the unexpected origins of half the atoms in our bodies.
Scientists Discover Fast-Moving Galaxies That May Contradict Einstein’s Theory of Gravity
Scientists discover unusual galaxies that raise questions about Einstein's theory of gravity and the existence of dark matter.
Astronomers Discover a Massive Galaxy Made Mostly of Dark Matter
Astronomers find a galaxy made almost entirely of dark matter.