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A new study re-evaluated existing data and confirmed that the expansion of the universe is still accelerating, as previously found.
University of Southampton
Who
astronomers from the University of Southampton, including Dr Phil Wiseman, Professor Adam Riess, Professor Brian Schmidt, Professor Mark Sullivan, and Dr Brodie Popovic
What
A new study re-evaluated existing data and confirmed that the expansion of the universe is still accelerating, as previously found.
When
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 08:22:00 GMT · 1h 32m ago
Where
University of Southampton ·
Why
The study debunked claims from late 2025 suggesting that evidence of dark energy was weakening and methods for measuring expansion were flawed, attributing the discrepancy to a scientific misunderstanding.
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This new study averts a crisis in astrophysics by affirming the robustness of current understanding regarding the universe's fate and the existence of dark energy, allowing scientists to focus on understanding what dark energy is.
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