Researchers have drawn up plans for the next-generation gravitational-wave observatory that will be 100 times more sensitive than current instruments. The Einstein Telescope, which is estimated to cost around €790m and be complete by 2025, will seek to directly detect gravitational waves and attempt to work out their origin and nature. It will differ from existing gravitational-wave detectors in being built underground.

Researchers will now begin carrying out a detailed technical des...

First results from a major astronomical survey using a cutting-edge technique appear to have confirmed the existence of mysterious dark energy!

Dark energy makes up some 74% of the Universe and its existence would explain why the Universe appears to be expanding at an accelerating rate.

The finding was based on studies of more than 200,000 galaxies.

Scientists used two separate kinds of observation to provide an independent check on previous dark energy results.

Two papers by an intern...