Our Universe Might Be a Hall of Mirrors, Scientists Say

To explore this long-standing mystery, an international team of scientists formed a group known as the Collaboration for ...

What if the universe is 'lopsided"? This new study changes everything we know

New research suggests the universe may be lopsided. Cosmic microwave background and galaxy data hint at directional differences, challenging cosmology’s assumption of uniformity and standard ...
Astronomy

Infinity & Beyond — Episode 18: The Cosmic Microwave Background

A glow undetectable to the human eye permeates the universe. This light is the remnant signature of the cosmic beginning — a dense, hot fireball that burst forth and created all mass, energy, and time ...
Scientific American

Next-Generation Cosmic Observatory Hits South Pole Stumbling Block

Scientists are reeling from an unexpected blow after news that a much anticipated future observatory—designed to decipher the earliest moments of cosmic history—won’t be able to proceed with its ...
Forbes

Next Generation Probe Of The Cosmic Microwave Background May Prove Inflation Theory

Full-Sky Map Of Cosmic Background Radiation, A Full-Sky Map Produced By The Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (Wmap) Showing Cosmic Background Radiation, A Very Uniform Glow Of Microwaves Emitted ...
Symmetry Magazine

Cosmic microwave background

Cosmic microwave background is the oldest light in the universe. Cosmic microwave background is the oldest light in the universe. It was set free when the universe was a mere 380,000 years old and ...