Scientists discovered dark energy over two decades ago and since then have been studying what they thought was an invisible substance that appeared to be pulling the universe apart. But a large 3D map may have highlighted a major flaw — dark energy might not even be a substance. "If this is true,” one scientist said, “this just turns cosmology upside down." And quell some of those fears about the destruction of the universe. Space.com has more: https://flip.it/-xfySS #Science#Universe#Space#DarkMatter
First Results from DESI Make the Most Precise Measurement of Our Expanding Universe
Researchers have used the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument to make the largest 3D map of our universe and world-leading measurements of dark energy, the mysterious cause of its accelerating expansion
Could the cosmos be conscious? …might the universe be “god”? - Sounds more plausible to me than most ‘major religions’. #CosmicConsciousness#Universe#Religion
It’s now thought that they could illuminate fundamental questions in #physics, settle questions about #Einstein’s theories, & even help explain the #universe.
…In recent yrs, the amt of data that scientists have discovered about black holes has grown exponentially.
The Cosmic Machine: The Science That Runs Our Universe and the Story Behind It by Scott Bembenek
Energy, Entropy, Atoms, and Quantum Mechanics form the very foundation of our universe. But how do they govern the world we live in? What was the difficult path to their discovery? Who were the key players that struggled to shape our current understanding?
The Unity of the Universe 1959 by Dennis William Sciama
Does the universe consist of independent objects, or is it a single unit? Are some of its features accidental, or can they all be explained in theoretical terms? This accessible book on cosmology addresses profound questions about the universe, and it offers elegant answers in simple, straightforward terms.
"Controversial new theory of #gravity rules out need for dark matter.
Paper by UCL professor says ‘wobbly’ space-time could instead explain expansion of universe and galactic rotation.
Dark matter is supposed to account for 85% of the mass in the #universe, according to conventional scientific wisdom. But proponents of a radical new theory of gravity, in which space-time is “wobbly”, say their approach could render the elusive substance obsolete."
Join renowned physicist Nassim Haramein for an extraordinary event. Get ready to dive into a captivating evening of thought-provoking discussions and groundbreaking insights.
Last night I did a tutorial for my #introductory#astronomy class looking at stellar evolution and how the chemical composition of the #stars has changed over the history of the #universe. Then I wake up to hear Prof Catherine Heymans (Astronomer Royal for Scotland) talking about one of the youngest and most distant #galaxies ever found, thanks to #JWST and why it might be so bright. Here’s the story: https://esawebb.org/news/weic2406/?lang
📷 a simulation of the density contours of the #Universe when it was a million years old (produced by J. Silk, A. Szalay and Ya. B. Zeldovich). This distribution later evolves into a large-scale distribution of #galaxies.