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Cosmological Inconsistencies: Bruised Bubbles and Russian Dolls

Cosmological Inconsistencies: Bruised Bubbles and Russian Dolls

Cosmologists are finding circles in the sky—specifically, in the pattern of microwave background radiation, the echo of the Big Bang. Some think they’re traces of a time before time; others argue that they’re the “bruises” left by collisions with universes other than our own. Continue reading

Cosmic zettapan gives a whirlwind tour of the observable universe

Cosmic zettapan gives a whirlwind tour of the observable universe

An animated tour of the known universe gives a glimpse of cosmic structure—and hints at our limited view. Continue reading

Technical Difficulties Shut Down The Large Hadron Collider

Remember that Large Hadron Collider, which was supposed to figure out all the unsolved mysteries of existence or something? Less than two days after it was started up last week, the $10 billion atom smasher was damaged when a faulty electrical connection cause a mechanical failure. Oops. Repairs will take a few months because scientists have to carefully warm the damaged area past the particle collider’s normal operating temperature of absolute zero. The hadron collider is located in a 17-mile... Continue reading