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The Higgs particle could break physics throughout the universe. Here's why it hasn't.
The elusive Higgs particle has the power to undo physics as we know it. The fact that it hasn't could have big implications about the nature of the universe.
How many galaxies are in the universe?
If we can see at most 3% of the universe, how can we estimate the total number of galaxies in it?
Minerals evolve under pressure in the same way life does, researchers find
Researchers say they've discovered evidence for the recently proposed 'law of increasing functional information' by proving that minerals evolve as life does.
The unexpected behavior of pulsing stars could help us measure the universe
New research offers the most precise measurements yet of pulsating Cepheid stars, which could reveal new clues about the immense size and scale of our universe.
5 space discoveries that scientists are struggling to explain
From "runaway" black holes shooting across the cosmos to secret planets in our own backyard, space is overrun with mysterious objects that scientists are clamoring to explain. Here are five of the strangest sights in the universe, as well as their possible origins.
Scientists may have finally solved the problem of the universe’s 'missing' black holes
Primordial black holes are one of the strongest candidates for the universe's missing dark matter. But a new theory suggests that not enough of the miniature black holes formed for this to be the case.
Euclid space telescope reveals more than 300,000 new objects in 1st 24 hours of observations (photos)
The Euclid space telescope has released five mesmerizing new photos of our universe, kicking off a six-year campaign to unveil the secrets of dark matter, dark energy and other cosmological mysteries.
Tweak to Schrödinger's cat equation could unite Einstein's relativity and quantum mechanics, study hints
Physicists have proposed modifications to the infamous Schrödinger's cat paradox that could help explain why quantum particles can exist in more than one state simultaneously, while large objects (like the universe) seemingly cannot.
Largest 3D map of our universe could 'turn cosmology upside down'
Scientists using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument have unveiled the largest 3D map of the universe ever. The results suggest that dark energy, the mysterious force pulling the universe apart, may be weakening, challenging prevailing theories of cosmology.
James Webb telescope finds origins of the biggest explosion since the Big Bang — revealing a new cosmological mystery
Seen in 2022, a gamma-ray burst nicknamed the BOAT is believed to be the brightest explosion ever witnessed by humanity. But the James Webb Telescope's search for its origins has only thrown up more questions.
