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The universe may be lopsided, new research says

The shape of the universe is not something we often think about.
Need a reminder of what's up in the farthest frontier of 'Star Trek' before 'Starfleet Academy'? Class is now in session.
In the bigger picture, "down" could be defined as being below the plane of the solar system, which is known as the ecliptic.
The subtitle of The Romance of Reality gives a sense of its scope and premise: How the Universe Organizes Itself to Create Life, Consciousness, and Cosmic Complexity. A key goal, writes the author, ...