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A new study led by the University of Southampton re-evaluated observational data and found that the expansion of the universe is still accelerating, contrary to claims made in late 2025.
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University of Southampton
Who
astronomers, University of Southampton, Professor Adam Riess, Professor Brian Schmidt, Dr Phil Wiseman, Professor Mark Sullivan, Dr Brodie Popovic
What
A new study led by the University of Southampton re-evaluated observational data and found that the expansion of the universe is still accelerating, contrary to claims made in late 2025.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:10:00 GMT · 4h 5m ago
Where
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Why
The new study disproved claims from late 2025 that suggested the evidence of dark energy was weakening and the universe's expansion was no longer accelerating.
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This new research confirms the established understanding of the universe's expansion and dark energy, preventing the dismantling of decades of astronomical progress and allowing scientists to focus on understanding what dark energy is.
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