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Physics

Knotty network could have powered universe’s early growth spurt

The theory behind why cables get tangled could explain both cosmic inflation and why we experience only three dimensions of space

Life

More than 100 billion billion Earth-like planets might exist

Space

Small stars may keep planets in line with magnetic harnesses

Space

Listen to the world’s first duet for piano and pulsating star

Environment

Distant worlds could be sheltering in a bubble around their star

Mind

What if … The universe is an illusion?

Space

Giant old galaxies, not Milky Ways, are best for life to thrive

Space

Philae may have moved – and Rosetta will start to look south

Physics

Vibrating stars could reveal elusive ripples in space-time

Space

3D map of space dust is a galactic selfie of the Milky Way

The best-yet map of dust in the Milky Way will help decipher our galaxy's structure and show where stars are born

Space

Record-breaking super bright supernova spotted in southern sky

Mystery plasma blobs lurk in deep space and no one knows why

Space

Mystery plasma blobs lurk in deep space and no one knows why

Hoped-for dark matter flash might be dead stars instead