The universe began with a vast explosion that generated space and time, and created all the matter and energy in the universe. Exactly what triggered this sudden expansion remains a mystery.

If the observations of cosmic acceleration featured in the NOVA program "Runaway Universe" are correct, then the universe will probably continue to expand forever. Does this mean that the universe ...

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) is a cutting-edge telescope that captures the light from millions of galaxies ...

Physicists have long grappled with the question of why the universe was able to support the evolution of intelligent life.

Many women made history at the 73rd Miss Universe competition on Saturday, including the oldest woman to compete and the ...

Only nine American women have won the Miss Universe pageant in its 73-year history. R'Bonney Gabriel from Texas most recently ...

Giant filaments crisscross the universe, connecting galaxy clusters like superhighways between cities. But due to their ...