The standard model for how galaxies formed in the early universe predicted that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would see dim signals from small, primitive galaxies. But data are not confirming ...

Gravitational distortions produced by distant galaxies show a slight—but notable—disagreement with Einstein's predictions.

A group of astronomers analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope ( JWST) say some of the oldest galaxies in our ...

Dark matter is an essential element of galaxy formation and physics, according to the standard theory of how the universe ...

The standard model for how galaxies formed in the early universe predicted that the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) would ...

If another gravity theory is correct, "then the broader implications are enormous," astrophysicist Stacy McGaugh told ...

As we gaze into the cosmos, we’re not just pondering our place among the stars; we’re also witnessing a burgeoning frontier that intertwines science and investment like never before. The universe is ...

The origins of life in the universe have been a topic of scientific inquiry for centuries. Despite significant progress in ...

Why is the expansion of our Universe accelerating? Twenty-five years after its discovery, this phenomenon remains one of the greatest scientific mysteries. Solving it involves testing the fundamental ...

Why is the expansion of our universe accelerating? Twenty-five years after its discovery, this phenomenon remains one of the greatest scientific mysteries. Solving it involves testing the fundamental ...

A father-daughter duo has decoded an alien-like signal beamed from a spacecraft in 2023. Now, citizen scientists are trying ...