The question of whether the cosmos goes on forever is no longer just a late night thought experiment, it is a live research problem that cuts to the heart of modern physics. Astrophysicists are using ...

Scientists at the University of Waterloo have uncovered a bold new way to explain how the universe began—one that could ...

In the beginning, there was nothing. Then bang. Our Universe emerged in an explosion of light and energy. Current theories say that it all began 13.7 billion years ago. Or did it? Let's shed some ...

"It's not every day that you come up with an entirely new tool for cosmology." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Breaking space ...

The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we hand over the keyboard to a physicist or mathematician to tell you about fascinating ideas from their corner of the ...