Why The Andromeda Galaxy Is 100 Years Old Today—And How To See It

M31, the spiral galaxy in Andromeda, with its two companion elliptical galaxies, the very small M32 … [+] below, and larger M110 above. (Photo by: Alan Dyer/VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) VW Pics/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Andromeda, also called M31, is the closest giant neighboring galaxy at just 2.5 million light […]

How to wrap your mind around the real multiverse

Science fiction’s visions of multiple universes differ from the real theory Science Photo Library / Alamy The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we hand over the keyboard to a physicist or mathematician to tell you about fascinating ideas from their corner of the universe. You can sign up […]