A collision between two black holes allowed for the first detection of gravitational waves.
A Big Ring in the sky challenges modern cosmology
The discovery of colossal structures like the Big Ring is reshaping established theories about the physics of the Universe.
Neutron stars could be the gateway to dark matter
Could neutron stars hold the key to observing dark matter? Researchers believe studying them might one day reveal this elusive substance.
Exploring quantum gravity with a simple pendulum experiment
Even tiny deviations in pendulum behavior caused by quantum gravity could be clearly noticeable, say researchers.
Hidden dark matter stars and where to find them
While dark matter’s enigmatic nature persists, Proca stars made of dark photons could help shed light on this cosmic mystery.
New test could help detect effects of quantum gravity
Gaining an understanding of quantum gravity could help scientists uncover some of the Universe’s deepest mysteries.
LISA gravitational wave detector could help scientists see the birth of the Universe
ESA greenlights LISA, a space-based observatory poised to detect gravitational waves across space and time.
Neutron stars may be hiding quark matter in their cores
Massive neutron stars have such enormous pressure in their cores that neutrons residing there lose their integrity and become a new type of matter.
Breaking the quantum limit in gravitational wave detectors
Physicists working on LIGO have surpassed the quantum limit to enhance gravitational wave detectors and revolutionize astrophysical observations.
Faster-than-light quasiparticles to power super-bright light sources
A team of international scientists has unveiled a solution to the age-old challenge of generating high-energy radiation.