Even if all of the 3-torus shapes are ruled out, there are 18 mathematically possible shapes that are consistent with a flat universe, and perhaps one of them is the true shape of our universe ...

Cosmologists explore whether the universe is flat, closed, or open. New data challenges long-held beliefs, but the true shape ...

For decades, cosmologists have wondered if the large-scale structure of the universe is a fractal: if it looks the same no ...

The true origin and shape of the universe are among the most intriguing mysteries in science. Despite numerous hypotheses, none have yielded conclusive or irrefutable results. But what if Homer ...

It has a smooth-looking, armless shape, like an elliptical galaxy ... black holes, and early universe cosmology. Based in India, she works as a writer and research specialist at The Secrets ...

A new paper suggests the anthropic principle—that the universe is fine-tuned for life—can be tested. It would be falsified if ...

Precise measurements of CMB anisotropies can determine with a high degree of accuracy the shape of the Universe. The data, generated by the Planck satellite, strongly suggests a Universe with positive ...

NASA's findings reveal the universe's future. Discover Voyager's billion-year journey, dark energy enigmas, and humanity's ...

What was the Milky Way like billions of years ago? One way we can find out is by looking at the most distant galaxies in the ...