Eclipse 2017

If you just got here … it’s almost time… and what is time anyway?

Stay tuned.

What If the Universe Had No Beginning? Part 1: A Wave Function for the Universe May 16, 2026
The equations of general relativity give up at the singularity. Decades before Stephen Hawking dared to guess what came before, John Wheeler and Bryce DeWitt built the strange mathematical machinery that would make the question askable in the first place.
A New Theory of Dark Matter Could Solve Three Cosmic Mysteries May 15, 2026
A study led by UC Riverside physicist Hai-Bo Yu suggests that a new type of dark matter could explain three astrophysical puzzles across vastly different environments.
Bizarre Venus Surface Formations Puzzle Planetary Scientists May 15, 2026
Enigmatic crownlike surface formations on Venus hold keys to understanding our twin planet’s deep interior. Or so says a new paper presented at the recent European Geosciences Union 2026 general assembly in Vienna.
NASA Captures Volatile Changes in Earth's Artificial Light May 15, 2026
A study of NASA's Black Marble data reveals a pattern of regional volatility in nighttime illumination across the planet.
A Galaxy Cluster's Wild Youth May 15, 2026
The galaxy cluster Abell 2029 is sometimes described as “the most relaxed cluster in the Universe.” This moniker does not arise from some sort of mellow vibe, but rather because of how calm and undisturbed the superheated gas that pervades the cluster appears to be. But new Chandra X-ray observations of the massive cluster highlight […]