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James Webb telescope could have spotted controversial 'dark stars' in the far universeUsing observations from the James Webb Space Telescope, astrophysicists have spotted what they say is compelling evidence of a new type of cosmic object called a 'dark star.'
By Sophie Berdugo Published
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The universe's first magnetic fields were 'comparable' to the human brain — and still linger within the 'cosmic web'New computer simulations suggest the first magnetic fields that emerged after the Big Bang were much weaker than expected — containing the equivalent magnetic energy of a human brain.
By Harry Baker Published
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Astronomers find bizarre 'Cosmic Grapes' galaxy in the early universe. Here's why that's a big deal (photo)A distant galaxy nicknamed "Cosmic Grapes" is bursting with massive star-forming clumps — far more than expected — offering fresh clues about how galaxies grew in the early universe.
Partner Content Created With Space.By Samantha Mathewson Published
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The universe may start dying in just 10 billion years, alarming new model predictsA surprising new paper suggests that the universe's expected lifespan is just 33 billion years, and that the cosmos will start dying in less than a third of that time. However, this is only one possible theory.
By Harry Baker Published
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100 undiscovered galaxies may be orbiting the Milky Way, supercomputer simulations hintOur Milky Way could have many more satellite galaxies than we've detected so far. They're just too faint to be seen.
By Ben Turner Published
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'Time machine' reveals hidden structures in the universe's first galaxiesUsing the ALMA telescope, astronomers have revealed the internal structure of the first galaxies in the universe, hinting at how our cosmos took shape.
Partner Content Created With Space.By Robert Lea Published
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Echoes from the Big Bang suggest Earth is trapped inside a giant cosmic void, scientists claimAstronomers claim to have found new evidence supporting a controversial observation that our galaxy is residing in an unusually sparse region in space. If it's correct, it could rewrite cosmology.
By Ben Turner Published
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Giant radio telescope in the Nevada desert could reveal hidden corners of the cosmos — and brand-new physicsScientists say that the construction of a vast new radio telescope array in the Nevada desert — known as the Deep Synoptic Array 2000 — could uncover some of the biggest outstanding mysteries in astronomy.
By Paul Sutter Published
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Did light exist at the beginning of the universe?Was it dark after the Big Bang, or did light shine immediately?
By Charles Q. Choi Published
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