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Cosmic Mysteries

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science2 months ago

Global Collaboration Advances Understanding of Neutrinos and the Universe

Neutrinos, the most mysterious particles in the universe, have been pivotal in uncovering fundamental physics, from their initial proposal in 1930 to their confirmed mass and oscillation between flavors, which could hold answers to major cosmic mysteries like dark matter, dark energy, and matter-antimatter asymmetry. Ongoing experiments aim to measure their properties more precisely, potentially revealing new physics beyond the Standard Model.

science3 months ago

Scientists Detect Potential Signal from Parallel Universe, Suggesting Wormholes and Multiverse Reality

The detection of GW190521, a massive black hole merger with an unusual 'bang' signal, challenges existing black hole models and raises the possibility that it could be an echo from another universe via a collapsing wormhole, potentially providing indirect evidence of a multiverse and prompting a reevaluation of spacetime physics.

science1 year ago

Mini Black Holes: Ancient Visitors Passing Through Earth and Our Bodies

New research suggests that primordial black holes (PBHs), remnants from the early universe, could be key to understanding dark matter and other cosmic mysteries. These tiny black holes might form hollow celestial bodies or leave microscopic tunnels in materials on Earth. While the chances of detecting PBHs are slim, their discovery could revolutionize our understanding of the universe. The study emphasizes the need for innovative approaches beyond traditional astrophysical models.

space-science2 years ago

"Join NASA in Unraveling Cosmic Mysteries"

NASA is enlisting amateur astronomers to help decode the origins of gamma-ray bursts through the Burst Chaser project, where volunteers classify and submit findings of these cosmic events detected by the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory telescope. These bursts, among the most energetic explosions in the universe, remain a mystery in terms of their characteristics and origins. The project has garnered over 1,200 volunteers and aims to provide insights into extreme cosmic environments and the formation of the universe.

space-science2 years ago

"Join NASA in Unraveling Cosmic Mysteries"

NASA is enlisting citizen scientists to join the "Burst Chaser" project and help interpret gamma-ray bursts, which could provide insights into the universe's formation. Amateur astronomers may contribute to discoveries like an unexpected gamma-ray signal outside our galaxy, challenging previous theories about the cosmic microwave background's movement and suggesting unidentified sources are producing energetic cosmic rays.