Life
Bright black hole may have blasted early Earth life
The black hole at the centre of our galaxy may have been more active in the past, hurling X-rays at ancient life forms
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Space
Hubble’s new view of iconic ‘Pillars of Creation’
Regulars
Physics
After a century of relativity, a new view of gravity
Opinion
Life
The search for ET: how close are we?
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Humans
The piste at the end of the universe
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Life
Is the answer to life, the universe and everything 37?
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Physics
How to make an origami universe
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Space
Cosmic collision sparks blinding x-ray light show
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Physics
How to think about… The big bang
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Space
How to think about… Fields
Gravity, electromagnetism, the Higgs field – even empty space isn't empty space because of these invisible webs that permeate reality
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Physics
How to think about… Relativity
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Physics
How to think about… Space-time
Features
Space
Cosmic rays drive the galactic pottery wheel
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Physics
The sun and Jupiter could reveal space-time ripples
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