Neutrino particles have extremely small masses, yet there are so many of them that they carve out the large-scale structure ...

Is the whole universe just a simulation? – Moumita B., age 13, Dhaka, Bangladesh ...

The latest generation of astronomy algorithms is not just cataloguing stars and galaxies, it is learning the hidden rules that shape the cosmos. By fusing telescope images, physics based simulation ...

The simulation hypothesis is an impressive logical and philosophical argument that has challenged our fundamental notions of reality.

The sharpest dark matter map ever reveals the invisible cosmic scaffolding that built galaxies, stars, and ultimately life itself.

Just as ocean waves shape our shores, ripples in space-time may have once set the Universe on an evolutionary path that led to the cosmos as we see it today. A new theory suggests gravitational waves ...

Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Mathematical evidence indicates that our universe is flat, but it could be infinitely big, as well. You can figure out if an object is flat with a ...

When you gaze up at the night sky, it’s easy to feel as though you're looking into an endless, empty canvas sprinkled with ...

Sure, they're not your typical baby pictures. But a global team of researchers says new images published this week show some of the clearest visualizations yet of the universe in its infancy. If our ...

The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we hand over the keyboard to a physicist or mathematician to tell you about fascinating ideas from their corner of the ...