Dark matter is an essential element of galaxy formation and physics, according to the standard theory of how the universe formed, but a new study suggests that might not be the case.

Recent measurements of the distribution of matter in the universe (so-called large-scale structure) appear to be in conflict with the predictions of the standard model of cosmology, our best ...

Astronomers close to solving mystery of how universe's giant galaxies formed Date: December 5, 2024 Source: University of Southampton Summary: Astrophysicists find the birth sites of gigantic ...

The new study of galaxies, centered around a value for cosmic lumpiness known as S8, could join the Hubble tension in dethroning our best picture of how the universe evolved.

Everything CCEA students need to know about how the Universe formed and why it is still expanding for GCSE Physics.

What created all the planets, stars and galaxies? BBC Future presents a four-minute animated guide to one of the greatest questions we’ve tried to solve.

The mystery of how the brightest galaxies in the universe form may soon be solved, as research now suggests they may be powered by prodigious flows of gas.

See, the early universe is thought to have been riddled with supermassive black holes, which were able to accrete gas and dust that molded up into stars and planets that eventually aggregated into ...

The Universe was born with equal amounts of matter and antimatter. How did matter win?