Cosmic Queries is a new book written by Neil DeGrasse Tyson and James Trefil and published by National Geographic. Find out how this book balances education and entertainment in a highly readable volume.
Category: Cosmos
Discoveries concerning the orderly nature of the universe on large scales such as origin, fate, other universes, infinity, space and time.
Hubble Tension May Be Loosening
Hubble tension is the difference in results that scientists get when they try to measure the rate at which our Universe expands. Find out how a new study may have split the difference and loosened the tension between two camps of researchers. (4:00 min read)
Dark Energy: Dark Matter Magnetism?
Dark energy is a hypothetical force that scientists rely on to explain why the Universe expands at an accelerating rate. Discover how a new theory challenges dark matter’s existence based on magnetism. (4:30 min read)
‘Lost in Math: How Beauty Leads Physics Astray’ – A Review
Lost in Math is Sabine Hossenfelder's book challenging physicists' preference for elegant theories over experimental results. Discover how this can lead to dead end research that misleads the public.(5:30 min read)
Universe’s Expansion Rate Still Hard to Pin Down
The Universe’s expansion rate, the Hubble constant, is vital to understanding the Cosmos’ origin and fate. Discover how the latest technique for measuring the Hubble constant sheds new light on the past and future. (5:15 min read)
Gravitomagnetism: Does It Explain Away Dark Matter?
Gravitomagnetism is the energy created by spinning objects in the fabric of spacetime. Discover why it may explain away the mysterious Dark Matter for which scientists have been searching unsuccessfully. (4:30 min read)
Last Journey Simulation Follows Matter Through Universe
The Last Journey Simulation used Mira, one of the world’s most powerful supercomputers, to model how mass flows through our Universe. Discover how it breaks ground for future cosmological studies.(4:00 min read)
Age of the Universe Challenged Again
The age of the Universe is crucial in cosmology. Find out how a new study casts doubt on the conventional wisdom concerning when the Big Bang took place. (4:30 min read)
Cosmic Microwave Background Tells Story of the Universe
The Cosmic Microwave Background yielded new information to researchers. Find out why this helps us to better understand the origin and fate of our Universe. (4:30 min read)
Measuring Dark Energy Just Got Way More Precise
Measuring dark energy has always relied on supernovas. Find out about a more accurate technique and how it sheds light on this and other mysteries. (4:30 read time)