It was astronomers who taught humans the tough lesson that we are not the center of the universe, at least not literally.

SLAC research explores nature on all scales, from the unseen realms of fundamental particles and unbelievably fast processes to astrophysical phenomena of cosmic dimensions that unfold over the age of the universe. Our research opens new windows to the natural...

Simulation of the formation of the dark matter structure surrounding the Milky Way, from the early universe to today.