A new theory for the origin and nature of dark matter resolves some inconsistencies between cosmological predictions and astronomical data.
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Physicists identify a quantum membrane in merging black holes
The existence of a quantum membrane is predicted by some theories of gravity, and scientists might be one step closer to identifying one.
NASA’s James Webb Telescope successfully deploys sunshield
Webb team successfully deploys 70ft sunshield in key launch milestone for the spacecraft’s operations.
Large impacts created a toxic planet
New research on Venus reveals how large impacts from rocky bodies may have altered its development during planetary infancy.
What scientists hope to learn with the new James Webb Space Telescope
The new James Webb Space Telescope will collect infrared light from distant corners of the cosmos, enabling scientists to see further than ever before.
A doomed alien planet has a 16-hour orbit around its star
TOI-2109b is the second hottest exoplanet discovered so far, with a year lasting just 16 hours.
What is a black hole?
Regions of spacetime where gravity is so strong that nothing, not even light, can escape!
Fuel for thought — The future of Martian colonization
A biorefinery built on the Red Planet could help produce rocket fuel required for a return journey, but some snags need to be worked through first.
Scientists detect water and carbon monoxide in far away galaxy
Water and carbon detected in a galaxy 13 billion light-years away provide a glimpse into how these elements impacted the development of the early universe.
Screw-propelled robots could enable mining in space
Robots that drive on screws can simultaneously dig up space regolith while anchoring the craft in low-gravity environments.
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