cosmology

The Observable Universe has 2 trillion galaxies which is 10x more than previous estimates

Posted in Science on 14th Oct, 2016
by Alex Muller

The remaining 90% will be only seen once bigger and better telescopes are developed.

Research shows the universe is expanding uniformly

Posted in Featured, Science on 23rd Sep, 2016
by Alex Muller

The universe is expanding uniformly according to research led by UCL which reports that space isn't stretching in a preferred direction or spinning.

The Universe is expanding faster than physics can explain

Posted in Featured, Science on 18th Apr, 2016
by Alex Muller

The most precise measurement ever made of the current rate of expansion of the Universe has been achieved by physicists, and theres a problem:

Einsteins Gravitational Waves Detected For The First Time

Posted in Featured, Science on 12th Feb, 2016
by Alex Muller

Gravitational waves are created when masses accelerate. The gravitational wave signal detected matches the exact signal expected from two merging black holes.

DIAS teams up with Japan for space telescope mission

Posted in Featured, Hardware on 31st Jan, 2016
by Alex Muller

The Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies (DIAS) has teamed up with the Japanese Space Agency (JAXA) to launch a new powerful space telescope into orbit.