Vera C. Rubin Observatory to Unlock the Mysteries of the Universe

The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory promises to transform our understanding of the cosmos by unraveling the secrets of dark energy and more. A New Era in Cosmic Exploration Perched on the remote Cerro Pachón mountaintop in Chile, the Vera C. Rubin Observatory is poised to change our understanding of the universe. Over the next …

Quantum Foam and the Early Universe: Rethinking Cosmic Inflation

The early universe underwent a period of rapid expansion known as cosmic inflation, which shaped the large-scale structure of the cosmos. For decades, scientists have theorized that this inflation was powered by an unknown force called the inflaton field. However, new research suggests that inflation might have occurred without introducing a new entity, relying instead …

New Research Suggests Moon Has a Molten Layer Beneath Its Surface

Recent research suggests that the moon may have a molten layer of rock deep within its interior. This new evidence is based on how the moon reacts to the gravitational pull of Earth and the sun. The findings strengthen the hypothesis that a hidden, molten layer lies between the moon’s core and its solid exterior. …

Astronomers Capture First Detailed Image of Galactic Gas Halo

A team of astronomers took a $150,000 gamble by pointing the Keck telescope, one of the world’s largest optical telescopes, at what appeared to be empty space in the universe. This high-stakes risk paid off spectacularly, revealing the first-ever detailed image of a galactic gas shroud extending 100,000 light years beyond its galaxy. The breakthrough, …

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