Computer simulations gave new life yesterday to a theory that has intrigued astronomers for years: the idea that one big collision between the Earth and a Mars-sized planet gave birth to the moon. The ...

The question 'how was the moon formed?' has intrigued astronomers for many years. In recent years, the giant impact theory, which claims that a planet called Theia, which was about the same size as ...

The mystery of the Earth and Moon’s similarity Early models of the Moon’s formation predicted that the Moon should mostly consist of Theia’s material. But scientists noticed a puzzle: Earth and the ...

There is an idea called the ' simulation hypothesis ' that believes that 'the real world in which we live is actually nothing more than a simulation by someone with an advanced civilization.' ...

For more than a quarter of a century since its release, 'The Matrix' has fueled modern fears that life is not all it seems. But according to a scientist, the classic movie's premise may not be ...