The space between galaxies is not empty. In a new map of the early universe, those “blank” stretches take on a faint, ...

Astronomers have created the largest and most detailed 3D map yet of a glowing signal from the early universe, revealing hidden galaxies and gas from 9-11 billion years ago. By analyzing faint ...

Astronomers working with data from the Hobby-Eberly Telescope Dark Energy Experiment, known as HETDEX, say they have produced ...

Scientists are championing a relatively new technique as a method to understand the structure of the early universe in three dimensions. With enough time and magnifying power, a telescope can gather ...

The Nature Index 2025 Research Leaders — previously known as Annual Tables — reveal the leading institutions and countries/territories in the natural and health sciences, according to their output in ...