Meanwhile, the even more mysterious dark energy works to drive the expansion of the Universe - to draw things apart.

BBC: 'El Gordo' is largest distant galaxy cluster ever seen

In MLS expansion club Montreal loses their opener away to the Vancouver Whitecaps but draw their first home match 1-1 with the Chicago Fire.

FORBES: March 2012 Revisited - New MLS Season Kicks-Off; Canada & US Fall At Olympic Hurdle; Muamba Collapses