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Within modern astrophysics, dark matter is considered a critical component influencing the formation and structure of the universe. This report reviews the data, theoretical frameworks, and ongoing ...

He led a team of scientists who helped confirm that a Big Bang was the source of the universe. The discovery earned him a ...

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Dark-energy evidence suggests the universe will end in a “big crunch” roughly 20 billion years from now. The universe is nearing the halfway point of what may be a 33-billion-year lifespan, according ...

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Even as race-conscious cultural programming is under attack, this San Francisco museum is celebrating its 20th anniversary ...