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The study of the cosmos has always been a fascination for humanity. Among the many tools astronomers use to explore the universe, spectroscopy has proven to

Just as Darwin used the fossil record to piece together the evolution of life on Earth, scientists can use a "cosmic fossil," the universe's first light, to understand how the cosmos evolved.

Just as Darwin used the fossil record to study life on Earth, scientists can use a "cosmic fossil," the universes first light, to understand how the cosmos evolved.

The Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) is the cooled remnant of the first light that could ever travel freely throughout the Universe.This fossil radiation, the furthest that any telescope can see, was released soon after the Big Bang.

As surveys monitor large parts of the sky at a time, they are more likely to observe short-lived events.

The dominating form of energy in the cosmos dark energy is driving the accelerating expansion of the universe, but its nature remains a mystery.

The first-of-its-kind vibrant map allows you to scroll through 200,000 galaxies dating back 12.5 billion years.

The first-of-its-kind vibrant map allows you to scroll through 200,000 galaxies dating back 12.5 billion years.

The group tapped the city’s artists and art collectives to install 13 works on building facades, in lobbies, and cafes downtown.

James Strait was named project director for Cosmic Microwave Background project, or SMB-S4, a project seeking to detect photons released from the Big Bang.