Scientists have created the most detailed map yet of dark matter—the mysterious substance that makes up most of the universe and quietly shapes...

Astronomers may have solved a long-standing mystery about how galaxies near the Milky Way move through space. New computer simulations suggest that...

A newly detected gravitational wave, GW250114, is giving scientists their clearest look yet at a black hole collision—and a powerful way to test...

NEW YORK — A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand a mysterious invisible substance that helps hold the...

NEW YORK — A new high-resolution map of distant galaxies may help scientists understand a mysterious invisible substance that helps hold the...

A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which is earlier than...

By LAURA UNGAR A new study suggests that babies are able to distinguish between the different objects they see around them at 2 months old, which is...

Researchers at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have demonstrated a surprising new way to compute—by using heat instead of electricity. In a...

The biggest sky survey shows the universe is slightly smoother than expected, prompting new questions about dark energy and gravity.

The biggest sky survey shows the universe is slightly smoother than expected, prompting new questions about dark energy and gravity.