"Dark matter remains one of the biggest mysteries in physics, and this work shows that we may have been overlooking its subtle chemical effects on the cosmos." When you purchase through links on our ...

A mysterious object has been detected at the edge of the universe, sparking curiosity and debate within the scientific community. As researchers scramble to understand its origins and purpose, ...

New theoretical research suggests that a mysterious form of matter called "unparticles" could be the driving force behind the expansion of the universe. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Physicists have deduced subtle hints that the mysterious “dark” energy that drives the universe to expand faster and faster may be ...

New theoretical research suggests that a mysterious form of matter called "unparticles" could be the driving force behind the expansion of the universe. When you purchase through links on our site, we ...

Artist’s impression of a black hole star (not to scale). Mysterious tiny pinpoints of light discovered at the dawn of the universe may be giant spheres of hot gas that are so dense they look like the ...