Groundbreaking technology helps scientists trap dark matter
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This incredible 2,000-year-old device is the world's first computer
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- 1 day ago
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Could dark matter be made of black holes?
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- Jun 9
Comprehensive study reveals the origins of life in the universe
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- Jun 6
The universe is significantly older than scientists previously imagined
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- May 28
The Milky Way may reside at the center of a cosmic void 2 billion light-years wide
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- May 6
Groundbreaking discovery could redefine our understanding of time, study finds
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- May 2
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- Apr 26
Novel 'Assembly Theory' connects physics, chemistry, biology and evolution
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- Mar 20
Dark matter doesn't exist in our universe, study finds
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- Mar 19
The universe is significantly older than scientists previously thought