Life
The human universe: Should we take responsibility for the cosmos?
We are the most powerful species in the known universe, and with great power comes great responsibility. We ask the experts what our role should be
Opinion
Space
Milky Way’s quiet life leaves it with no dark matter skeleton
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Physics
Biggest dark matter detector lies in wait for antisocial WIMPs
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Space
Stars throw out a lifetime’s waste carbon in just 1000 years
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Space
Looking into the voids could help explain dark energy
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Physics
Einstein puts a ring on distant galaxy
Regulars
Space
Baby star before-and-after shows how it gets massive
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Life
Alien FAQ: 6 questions about strange cosmic radio bursts
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Life
Is this ET? Mystery of strange radio bursts from space
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Physics
Dark energy could signal collapse of the universe
The dark energy thought to be behind the accelerating expansion of space since the big bang might also trigger the universe's demise 鈥� in a big crunch
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Life
Twin Earths may lurk in our nearest star system
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Physics
Galaxy smash-ups show dark matter wants to be alone
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Space
Black holes devour stars in gulps and nibbles
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Space
Wrecking ball Jupiter paved way for Earth
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