Dark matter may come from a hidden ‘mirror world,’ study finds
Dark matter is one of the biggest mysteries in science.
We know it exists—because it makes up about 80% of all matter in the universe...
How star-making clouds survive in the harsh outer regions of the Milky Way
The far edges of our galaxy might seem like quiet, empty places, but astronomers have discovered that even in these remote areas, massive clouds...
Cosmic crash in the Milky Way sparks new stars
A dramatic event in our galaxy may be giving birth to new stars.
A recent study led by Ph.D. student Dilda Berdikhan from the Xinjiang...
Lonely giant planets may build their own mini solar systems
A new study from the University of St Andrews has found that giant, starless planets drifting alone through space may be able to form...
Spinning water tornado in a tank sheds light on how planets are born
Scientists in Germany have created a simple but powerful experiment that uses a swirling water tornado in a tank to mimic how planets form...
Scientists create tiny devices that can bend light and change on command
In a major step toward the future of light-based technology, researchers at MIT have created incredibly small optical devices that can change how they...
Scientists find a star that defies physics—and it’s speeding up
Astronomers have found a strange and fascinating object in space that may change what we know about stars.
Named CHIME J1634+44, this object gives off...
The catalyst of the future is here—and it’s only one atom big
In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Politecnico di Milano have created a tiny, powerful catalyst that can adjust its chemical behavior depending on...
Why could there still be something massive at the edge of the solar system
Is there a massive undiscovered planet on the outer reaches of the solar system? The idea has been around since before the discovery of...
Cockroach robots built by AI could help save lives after disasters
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University (NTU) in Singapore have created the world’s first robot-powered assembly line for making “cyborg insects”—real cockroaches fitted with tiny...