A new theory of quantum gravity could explain the biggest puzzle in cosmology, a study suggests

A variation on the theory of quantum gravity—the unification of quantum mechanics and Einstein general relativity - could help solve one of the biggest puzzles in cosmology, new research suggests.Scientists…

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Discovery of super fluffy ‘cotton candy’ exoplanet shocks scientists – ‘We can’t explain how this planet formed’

Astronomers have discovered a giant, low-density planet called WASP-193b, which is 50% larger than Jupiter but has the density of cotton candy. This discovery challenges existing theories of planet formation.…

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