A simulation of the cosmic sheet as seen from the side, with voids above and below. (Wempe et al., Nat. Astron., 2026) The Milky Way isn't just drifting through a giant void in space untethered, but ...

New research suggests that the Milky Way is embedded in a sheet-like structure of dark matter, akin to a blueberry in a pancake.

For decades, astronomers wondered why most nearby galaxies are speeding away from the Milky Way instead of being pulled in by its gravity. New simulations reveal the answer: our galaxy sits in a ...

Astronomers from the University of Groningen have discovered that the Milky Way does not move in the cosmic void, but is embedded in a flat "sheet" of dark matter. This was reported on March 11 in the ...

Billionaire Alex Gerko is funding the development of a telescope that aims to unravel the mysteries of the universe. The British founder of trading group XTX Markets is funding the creation of the ...

Holyoke Community College will host an open house at its Center for Health Education & Simulation on Thursday, March 26, for anyone interested in exploring educational programs and careers in ...

Every year, AIP awards physical scientists for their leadership and excellence. In recognition of women in the physical ...

The computer-generated "ideal glass" solves a 75-year-old physics paradox and promises revolutionary materials.

Astronomers have created the largest and most detailed 3D map yet of a glowing signal from the early universe, revealing hidden galaxies and gas from 9-11 billion years ago. By analyzing faint ...

My academic path studying physics at Tsinghua University began in 1981 where I completed a Bachelor’s and Master’s before earning a PhD in 1992. I then did a postdoc at the Central Iron & Steel ...

What was your favorite toy growing up? This paradox claims that memory—and every other one—is just a random fluctuation.

Using the 10-meter Hobby-Eberly Telescope in the US, astronomers have detected a subtle, hidden glow from 9 to 11 billion ...