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First data from Euclid space telescope reveals 26 million galaxies — and another 1.4 billion are on the wayThe Euclid space telescope has spotted 26 million galaxies in just one week of observations.
By Skyler Ware Published
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Supercomputer runs largest and most complicated simulation of the universe everFrontier, the second fastest supercomputer in the world, used dark matter and the movement of gas and plasma rather than just gravity to model the observable universe.
By Drew Turney Published
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Astronomers catch black holes 'cooking' their own meals in bizarre, endless feeding cycleBlack holes can actively regulate the material they consume, using powerful jets of gas blasted into space, according to a new study. It suggests many such cosmic beasts effectively "cook" their own meals.
By Sharmila Kuthunur Published
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What is the universe expanding into if it's already infinite?The universe is constantly expanding, but how do scientists think about what it's expanding into?
By Nicole Granucci Published
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James Webb Space Telescope discovers mysterious 'red monster' galaxies so large they shouldn't existThe James Webb telescope has spotted three gigantic "red monster" galaxies that were spawned soon after the Big Bang. They're so large they could rewrite the laws of galactic evolution.
By Ben Turner Published
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Black holes could be driving the expansion of the universe, new study suggestsAn artist's rendering of a black hole
By Ben Turner Published
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The universe may end in a 'Big Freeze,' holographic model of the universe suggestsNew research suggests holographic dark energy could stop the universe's expansion.
By Paul Sutter Published
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Are we wrong about the age of the universe? The James Webb telescope is raising big questions.Some of the earliest galaxies found with JWST are also the brightest. That's a problem for our ideas about the universe.
By Sandro Tacchella Published
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Record-breaking ancient spinning galaxy challenges cosmic evolution theoriesAstronomers have discovered the earliest strongly rotating galaxy ever seen that's well-organized rather than chaotic, challenging theories of cosmic evolution.
By Robert Lea Published
