Gigantic deserts of almost complete nothingness that make up most of the universe may be causing the expansion of the universe to speed up, new research suggests. That means these vast tracts of ...

This strategy of looking at what's not there (as opposed to what's actually present) might help solve cosmic mysteries such as the nature of dark matter and dark energy, and whether or not extra ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover aerospace, astronomy & hosted The Cosmic Controversy Podcast. Cosmic voids that stretch across millions even billions of ...

Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum Fields and Fundamental Forces from Imperial College London.View full profile Alfredo has a PhD in Astrophysics and a Master's in Quantum ...

Illustris simulates a cube of space in the universe, measuring some 350 million light years on each side. (Representational Image) London: Massive cosmic voids, regions of the space thought to be ...

Hidden voids in the Great Pyramid of Giza could be the secret chambers of a pharaoh's tomb, a high-powered scan has revealed more than 4,000 years after it was built. The ultra-powerful scan has ...

If Barbara Ryden is right, in a few years she’ll know the answer to one of nature’s greatest riddles: How will the universe end? What lies ahead for the universe? Will it expand forever, all its ...

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