In 1960, British theoretical physicist Freeman Dyson published a one-page paper in the journal Science that offered perhaps the most hopeful vision ever conceived of humanity’s technological future.

Is it possible to build a Dyson sphere that isn't catastrophically unstable? New research says yes, but only in one type of star system. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an ...

Dyson spheres are hypothetical artificial megastructures built around a star to collect all of its radiant energy. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.