Physicists have introduced quadratic quantum gravity (QQG), a theoretical extension of Einstein’s general relativity, that could eliminate the Big Bang singularity. This model envisions the universe ...

Can we do away with the troublesome singularity at the heart of black holes? A new paper in JCAP reimagines these extreme objects in light of current knowledge. “Hic sunt leones,” remarks Stefano ...

The Big Bang is often described as the explosive birth of the universe—a singular moment when space, time and matter sprang into existence. But what if this was not the beginning at all? What if our ...

This article was published in Scientific American’s former blog network and reflects the views of the author, not necessarily those of Scientific American The singularities at the centers of ...

Space holds terrifying secrets, with black holes standing out as unfathomable cosmic entities. These celestial objects ...