By tweaking different aspects of their simulation, astronomers can see how things such as dark matter and dark energy play a role in our universe.

The Uchuu team has their raw data on skiesanduniverses.org, so you can explore their virtual universe all you want.

In addition to being a detailed cosmic simulation, the Uchuu simulation can be used by researchers working on scientific data mining.

As large sky surveys and more simulations are created, the data will become so large data mining will play a crucial role in astronomical research.

Until that data becomes available, data miners can hone their skills on a pocket universe.