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Ripples in a galactic pond

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Astronomers are realizing that the beautiful shapes of galaxies are essential to the galaxies' growth and development. Spiral galaxies are some of the most beautiful sights in the night sky as it consist of flattened, rotating disk of stars, gas and dust.

Author: Combes, Francoise
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2005
Observations, Galaxies, Astronomical research

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Primordial deuterium and the Big Bang

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The hydrogen isotope called deuterium is believed to be present in huge quantities before the Big Bang. Therefore, traces of deuterium which can be detected in space are remnants of the Big Bang and can provide clues to the origin of the universe.

Author: Hogan, Craig J.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1996
Deuterium

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Echoes from the big bang; scientists may soon glimpse the universe' beginnings by studying the subtle ripples made by gravitational waves

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It is possible that many questions about the origin of the universe may be answered as scientists begin studying the cosmic microwave background. It is expected that this radiation will provide clues in the form of gravitational waves.

Author: Caldwell, Robert R., Kamionkowski, Marc
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
Cover Story, Cosmogony, Cosmic background radiation

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Subjects list: United States, Research, Big bang theory
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