Who owns the universe?
With many countries, companies and individuals intensifying their space exploration programs, questions about rights, ownership and the feasibility of manned space missions are coming to the fore of public debate......»»
Researchers predict a large population of ultra-diffuse local galaxies
Using the most accurate and detailed cosmological simulations available, an international team has made an exciting prediction that may shed new light on our understanding of the universe: a large population of faint galaxies in our cosmic neighborho.....»»
Fast radio bursts used as "searchlights" to detect gas in Milky Way
University of Toronto researcher Amanda Cook has found a way to use bright signals coming from across the universe to weigh the atmosphere of the Milky Way galaxy......»»
The first JWST spectrum of the GRB 221009A afterglow
Gamma-ray bursts are the most energetic and luminous events known to occur in the Universe. Short-lived flashes of gamma rays that typically last from a a tenth of a second to less than an hour, gamma-ray bursts may for a brief period of time outshin.....»»
"Taffy Galaxies" collide, leave behind bridge of star-forming material
Galaxy collisions are transformative events, largely responsible for driving the evolution of the universe. The mixing and mingling of stellar material is an incredibly dynamic process that can lead to the formation of molecular clouds populated with.....»»
Most powerful Marvel Cinematic Universe characters, ranked
Who are the most powerful characters in the MCU? We rank Marvel's mightiest including heroes like Thor and Scarlet Witch and villains like Kang and Thanos......»»
How football-shaped molecules occur in the universe
For a long time it has been suspected that fullerene and its derivatives could form naturally in the universe. These are large carbon molecules shaped like a football, salad bowl or nanotube. An international team of researchers using the Swiss SLS s.....»»
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum: release date, trailers, gameplay, and more
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum is set to arrive in the near future, offering a unique take on the Tolkien universe. Here's what we know about the stealth game......»»
Artificial intelligence finds the first stars were not alone
By using machine learning and state-of-the-art supernova nucleosynthesis, a team of researchers have found the majority of observed second-generation stars in the universe were enriched by multiple supernovae. Their findings are reported in The Astro.....»»
Samsung Introduces the “Odyssey Universe” in Fortnite
The Odyssey Universe is a custom map that will be accessible to players on Fortnite. Samsung recently announced that it’ll be giving gamers a taste of what to expect with its “Odyssey” line of smart gaming monitors with th.....»»
Most popular DCEU movies, ranked by box-office gross
As the DC Extended Universe nears its end, now is a good time to rank the most popular movies in this cinematic universe......»»
8 actors who should star in Superman: Legacy (and who they should play)
Who will star in James Gunn's upcoming DC Universe film, Superman: Legacy? We pick who could be the next Clark Kent, Lois Lane, Lex Luthor, and more......»»
The Brave and the Bold: How the DC movie could work as a Batman anthology series
The Brave and the Bold will introduce the cinematic DC Universe's incarnation of Batman and has a unique opportunity to differentiate itself as an anthology......»»
What Lit the Lamps That Let Humanity Measure the Universe
Type Ia supernovas are astronomers’ best tools for measuring cosmic distances. In a first, researchers recreated one on a supercomputer to learn how they form......»»
NASA instrument bound for Titan could reveal chemistry leading to life
A new NASA mission to Saturn's giant moon, Titan, is due to launch in 2027. When it arrives in the mid-2030s, it will begin a journey of discovery that could bring about a new understanding of the development of life in the universe. This mission, ca.....»»
Star Citizen still hasn’t launched, but it’s facing server failures
RSI apologizes for "super rough start" to "persistent universe" alpha update. A trailer for the server-melting Alpha 3.18 "Lasting Legacies" update to Star Citizen. We're now firmly ensconced in the second decade of Star Citizen's c.....»»
The Electron Is Having a (Magnetic) Moment. It’s a Big Deal
A new experiment pulled off the most precise measurement of an electron’s self-generated magnetic field—and the universe’s subatomic model is at stake......»»
The multiverse: Our universe is suspiciously unlikely to exist—unless it is one of many, says physicist
It's easy to envisage other universes, governed by slightly different laws of physics, in which no intelligent life, nor indeed any kind of organized complex systems, could arise. Should we therefore be surprised that a universe exists in which we we.....»»
Fundamental constants: Is the universe fine-tuned for life?
Imagine a universe with extremely strong gravity. Stars would be able to form from very little material. They would be smaller than in our universe and live for a much shorter amount of time. But could life evolve there? It took human life billions o.....»»
Oppo’s highly-anticipated flagship might not see a global launch
According to a tweet by tipster Ice Universe, the upcoming Oppo Find X6 Pro might be a China exclusive. The post Oppo’s highly-anticipated flagship might not see a global launch first appeared on Phandroid. We have been hearing rumors tha.....»»
Quantum mechanics: How the future might influence the past
In 2022, the Physics Nobel prize was awarded for experimental work showing that the quantum world must break some of our fundamental intuitions about how the universe works......»»