The latest generation of astronomy algorithms is not just cataloguing stars and galaxies, it is learning the hidden rules ...

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Positive curvature, like that on a sphere, implies a finite universe, while zero curvature, as on a flat plane or negative ...

The universe may be vast, but researchers have multiple points of evidence that reveal its shape.

The shape of the universe is not something we often think about.

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In an unprecedented step, researchers crafted a detailed model compatible with the universe’s accelerated expansion.

For measuring curvature of 3D (hyper) surface we need solid angles instead of plane angles. General relativity (GR), which explains events on the greatest cosmological scale, and quantum mechanics (QM ...

There is a set of very special numbers, known as the fundamental constants of nature, that cannot be explained. Where do they come from? Finding out if they are, in fact, constant is the key to ...

Mathematics and physics share a close, reciprocal relationship. Mathematics offers the language and tools to describe physical phenomena, while physics drives the development of new mathematical ideas ...

When you look at your surrounding environment, it might seem like you’re living on a flat plane. After all, this is why you can navigate a new city using a map: a flat piece of paper that represents ...