Big Think Science

The Earth isn't flat, but the Universe is.

The Universe is flat. Here's what that teaches us.

They may help solve the problem of global vaccine distribution.

Plant-based vaccines can change the vaccine landscape Vaccines can be grown in and extracted from the leaves of plants.

Empty, intergalactic space is just 2.725 K: not even three degrees above absolute zero. But the Boomerang Nebula is even colder.

What is the coldest place in the Universe?

This is a catastrophe

A new nova disappeared faster than ever, and an even bigger cosmic catastrophe is coming If you think you know how an astronomical nova works, buckle up. You're in for a ride like you never expected.