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Symmetry: Is this the only universe?
Our universe could be just one small piece of a bubbling multiverse.
Symmetry: What is Dark Energy
Dark energy is everywhere. It will determine the fate of our universe. And we still have no idea what it is.
Symmetry: Seeing in Gamma Rays
The Fermi Gamma-ray Space Telescope creates maps of the gamma-ray sky.
Dwarf Galaxies Loom Large in the Quest for Dark Matter
A batch of newly discovered satellite dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way should help scientists better grasp the evolution of the universe while also honing in on dark matter's identity.
Construction of LSST Clean Room at SLAC Completed
SLAC scientists and engineers celebrated the completion of a new clean room, where the lab will assemble the camera of the future Large Synoptic Survey Telescope.
Symmetry: LSST Construction Begins
The Large Synoptic Survey Telescope will take the most thorough survey ever of the Southern sky.
Researchers Create a New Map of Invisible Dark Matter
Dark Energy Survey scientists have released a detailed map of dark matter – crucial information for a better understanding of galaxy formation and dark energy.
Symmetry: Seeing Dark Matter Without Seeing
Indirect detection experiments might be the key to discovering invisible dark matter.
Possible Rare Dwarf Galaxies Found Orbiting Milky Way
Reports by groups including Dark Energy Survey and Large Area Telescope scientists may provide new clues about the properties of mysterious dark matter.
Scientists Gather at SLAC to Prepare for Large Synoptic Survey Telescope
Two recent meetings at SLAC brought together experts working on computer hardware and software for LSST – a future telescope that will provide unprecedented views of the sky and may solve some of the biggest mysteries of the universe.
