Astronomers find clouds of primordial gas from the early universe, just moments after Big Bang
Thursday, November 10, 2011 - 16:32
in Astronomy & Space
For the first time, astronomers have found pristine clouds of the primordial gas that formed in the first few minutes after the Big Bang. The composition of the gas matches theoretical predictions, providing direct evidence in support of the modern cosmological explanation for the origins of elements in the universe.