Exploring the interface between classical and quantum physics and where it breaks down to provide answers for some long-standing mysteries.
Understanding gravitational waves: Ripples in spacetime explained
The universe is ringing with gravity, but humanity is only just beginning to hear the nuance of this cosmic symphony.
Could axions be the missing piece in the dark matter puzzle?
Using the galactic glow of dwarf galaxies, researchers investigate a hypothetical particle called an axion as a possible contender for dark matter.
Time ran slowly in the early Universe, just as Einstein predicted
Using quasars as ticking cosmic clocks, scientists took a journey back in time, discovering time progressed five times slower just after the Big Bang.
New theory of gravity rethinks the Big Bang
A new approach to understanding gravity helps eliminate some discrepancies inherent in general relativity.
Dark energy telescope reveals early look at almost two million cosmic objects
Galaxies, quasars, and stars… oh my! Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) first data is a small fraction of the huge cosmic survey it will conduct.
Atoms vs apples: How quantum effects challenge gravity’s rules
New research reveals that quantum effects defy the universality of free fall, providing a potential experimental pathway to test quantum gravity.
Searching for the true theory of electromagnetism
Scientists probe cosmic microwave background and black hole radiation to test our understanding of electromagnetism.
What is quantum gravity?
Quantum gravity seeks to describe gravity according to the principles of quantum mechanics, but can it be done?
A quark star may have just been discovered
More confirmation needed to see if recently discovered object is a quark star.