Posts Tagged ‘dark energy’
Dim supernovae are likely stars that didn’t detonate
U. CHICAGO (US) — Supercomputer simulations have revealed that a type of oddly dim, exploding star is probably a class of duds—that could nonetheless help explain the mysterious nature of dark energy. Continue…
Tuesday, November 20, 2012 17:33 - 0 Comments
Science & Technology - Aug 8, 2012 12:16 - 3 Comments
3D galaxy map may solve dark matter mystery
NYU / U. PITTSBURGH / JOHNS HOPKINS (US) — Astronomers have constructed the largest-ever 3D map of massive galaxies and distant black holes. (more…)
Science & Technology - Jun 5, 2012 12:12 - 0 Comments
2-layer graphene lets device see more light
U. MARYLAND (US) — A new device that features two layers of graphene is able to detect a broad range of light energies and could help scientists study dark energy and the structure of the universe. (more…)
Top Stories - Apr 3, 2012 11:56 - 1 Comment
South Pole Telescope hunts down dark energy
U. CHICAGO (US) — Astronomers are beginning to unravel the modern mystery of dark energy based on data from the South Pole Telescope. (more…)
Science & Technology - Dec 27, 2011 12:53 - 0 Comments
‘Shadow state’ boosts solar cells by 40%
U. TEXAS (US) — Recent experiments show it’s possible to double the number of electrons harvested from one photon of sunlight using an organic plastic semiconductor material. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 29, 2011 18:10 - 0 Comments
Physicists set limit on dark matter mass
BROWN (US) — Physicists have set the strongest limit for the mass of dark matter, the mysterious particles believed to make up nearly a quarter of the universe. (more…)
