The First Stars Have Been Detected

Josh Welch

IllustrationWith the twenty-four-hour news cycle that we live in, it can be easy to miss some of the news that doesn't get much airtime. 

Even though it is not as "sexy", some news can be a lot more interesting than the latest celebrity gossip or political twitter rant. 

This piece of news is one that you probably did not hear about, but you really should have. 

Scientists have detected a signal from the first stars to form in our universe which may lead to new physics that can help explain the nature of dark matter. 

Check out this interesting and informative video from PBS Space Time and then leave a comment below to let me hear your thoughts!