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.

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

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

Scientists are relatively certain that the observable universe is relatively flat, but in terms of the cosmos’s global topography, uncertainty reigns. A new study from an international scientific ...

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

About a century ago, scientists were struggling to reconcile what seemed a contradiction in Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity. Published in 1915, and already widely accepted worldwide by ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. About a century ago, scientists were struggling to reconcile what seemed a contradiction in Albert Einstein’s theory of general ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Rob Coyne, University of Rhode Island (THE CONVERSATION) About a century ago, ...