Supercomputer Model “Lumina” Creates Massive Simulations of the Early Universe Christopher Plain·October 26, 2026Harvard Smithsonian researchers have unveiled "Lumina," one of the largest, most powerful simulations of the early universe ever created.
A Problem in the ‘Pits of Eternal Darkness’? Scientists Pour Cold Water on Future Moon Colony Plans Christopher Plain·September 14, 2026A new study of water ice stored within the Moon's so-called 'pits of eternal darkness' has cast doubt on large, sci-fi sounding lunar cities.
More Than 100 New “Irregular” Moons Orbiting Saturn Have Been Discovered by Astronomers Christopher Plain·March 13, 2025Harvard astronomers have announced the discovery of over 100 previously undiscovered moons orbiting the planet Saturn.