The Universe
Coverage of The Universe in the Nexus archive.
- The universe's 'most relaxed' galaxy cluster was shaped by cosmic violence, new study finds
The galaxy cluster Abell 2029 was shaped by a violent collision that occurred 4 billion years ago, according to new Chandra observations. This collision has left scars on the cluster. The study reveals the history of the universe's 'most relaxed' galaxy cluster.
- Discovery of new alien worlds rewrites understanding of the cosmos
The discovery of new alien worlds has rewritten our understanding of the cosmos, revealing new insights into the universe's formation and evolution. This breakthrough has significant implications for the field of astronomy and our knowledge of extraterrestrial life. The findings are based on recent observations and data analysis.
- Discovery of new alien worlds rewrites understanding of the cosmos
The discovery of new alien worlds has rewritten our understanding of the cosmos, revealing new insights into the universe's formation and evolution. This breakthrough has significant implications for the field of astronomy. The findings are based on recent observations and data analysis.
- The Universe’s biggest black holes may be forged in violent mergers
The Universe's biggest black holes are formed through repeated smashups inside crowded star clusters, creating a distinct class of rapidly spinning black holes. Scientists analyzing gravitational-wave signals found evidence of this process. These black holes are likely 'cosmic recyclers' formed through violent mergers.
- Scientists created one of the largest simulations of our universe ever — about the size of 500,000 HD movies
Scientists have created a massive simulation of the universe, equivalent in size to about 500,000 HD movies. The simulation involves the Cold Dark Matter surface density in a slice of the cosmos. This achievement marks a significant milestone in understanding the universe.