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)
Tag: Galaxy
Quasar Discovery Challenges Black Hole Theories
A quasar discovery suggests that stars existed much earlier than scientists thought. Find out why this challenges our understanding of black hole formation. (5:00 min read)
Three Black Holes Colliding in Galaxy’s Core
Three black holes were discovered in the core of the nearby galaxy NGC 6240 by scientists at the University of Gottingen. Find out how they did it, and what it means for our understanding of the story of our universe. (3:30 min read)
Dark Matter: Is That What’s at the Centre of the Milky Way?
Dark Matter has been detected at the centre of the Milky Way galaxy. Or has it? Catch up on the debate and find out why it matters in the story of the universe. (4:00 min read)
Ancient Galaxies and Even Older Dark Matter
Read about the latest discoveries about the oldest known galaxies, dark matter and the Big Bang.
Unfolding the Milky Way
L​earn how human understanding of the Milky Way has evolved, as well as some new insights into the formation of the Milky Way Galaxy
Not All Black Holes Emerge From Collapsed Stars
​Learn how researchers at the University of Western Ontario have discovered a new explanation for the formation of Supermassive Black Holes
Are Supermassive Black Holes Collapsed Stars?
​Learn how researchers at the University of Western Ontario have discovered a new explanation for the formation of Supermassive Black Holes