News tagged with origins of the universe

Space astronomy archive, distant supernova, named in honor of U.S. Senator

(Phys.org) -- One of the world's largest astronomy archives, containing a treasure trove of information about myriad stars, planets, and galaxies, has been named in honor of the United States Senator from ...

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Apr 06, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Exploring space burps

(PhysOrg.com) -- Forget the Big Bang theory on the origins of the universe. University of Alberta physicist Greg Sivakoff is looking to find the secrets of the Big Burp theory.

Physics / General Physics

created Jan 16, 2012 | popularity 4.1 / 5 (10) | comments 7

LHC to narrow search for Higgs boson

Scientists at the world's largest atom smasher have new data that shows with greater certainty where to find a long-sought theoretical particle that would help explain the origins of the universe.

Physics / General Physics

created Dec 08, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (6) | comments 1

Astronomers fret over Webb Telescope's future

Congressional wrangling over the future of the overdue, over-budget James Webb Space Telescope has split astronomers in a struggle over billions in funding.

Space & Earth / Space Exploration

created Oct 10, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Officials break ground for the world's most advanced neutrino experiment

(PhysOrg.com) -- Construction begins this month on a cutting-edge physics laboratory in northern Minnesota, supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Congressman James Oberstar of Minnesota ...

Physics / General Physics

created May 01, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (10) | comments 15