New research suggests that dark energy isn't needed to explain the acceleration in the expansion of the universe — instead suggesting giant voids in space are creating an illusion. When you ...

What is the structure of our physical reality? Physicists have long imagined space and time interweaving into “space-time”, the metaphorical fabric that underlies the cosmos. But there may be ...

Observations suggest that galaxies are moving apart at a higher rate than scientists have long expected. Many now wonder if the standard model of cosmology can fully explain what’s going on. Dan ...

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Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A percolation model has been proposed to explain the phenomenon of sudden insight in word puzzle solving. This model draws parallels between the breakthrough ...

There's a significant imbalance between matter and antimatter in our universe, but a strange particle called "the Majoron" could finally explain it, an audacious new study suggests. When you ...

From more vegetation to flying embers, the BBC Earth team look at why the fires in LA have been so intense and why they've grown so rapidly. The flames spread with terrifying speed. As residents ...

I\u2019m a Chicago Cubs fan. I grew up in Libertyville, Illinois and attended my first game at Wrigley Field when I was four. My dear Aunt Isabelle, who got me into the Cubs, lived 82 years and never ...