Strange matter only occurs under very specific circumstances -- and astrophysicists are getting closer to understanding what ...

By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, June 16 (Reuters) - Taking a fresh look at data involving a specific type of stellar explosion, a ...

After its "birth" in the Big Bang, the universe consisted mainly of hydrogen and a few helium atoms. These are the lightest elements in the periodic table. More-or-less all elements heavier than ...

The expansion of the universe is still accelerating under the influence of dark energy, despite recent claims to the contrary ...

Scientists confirm the universe is still expanding faster, refuting a recent challenge that questioned the existence of dark energy.

Once charted as a 'guest star' in ancient China, dreaded as a harbinger of ill omens in medieval Europe, and preserved in the narratives and artworks of Indigenous cultures, these cosmic spectacles ...

The Earth was impacted by the largest explosion in the universe. This video explores the event, detailing its significance and the scientific implications of such a monumental occurrence. #space #nasa ...