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A fresh analysis of Type Ia supernovae by Dr. Phil Wiseman and colleagues overturns a controversial 2025 claim that cosmic expansion is slowing.
University of Southampton, Yonsei University
Who
Dr. Phil Wiseman, Professor Young-Wook Lee, Professor Adam Riess, Professor Mark Sullivan, Dr. Brodie Popovic
What
A fresh analysis of Type Ia supernovae by Dr. Phil Wiseman and colleagues overturns a controversial 2025 claim that cosmic expansion is slowing.
When
Wed, 17 Jun 2026 16:05:01 GMT · 3h 3m ago
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University of Southampton, Yonsei University ·
Why
The new study disproved the 2025 claim by demonstrating that the methods used to measure the Universe's expansion using supernovae were not fundamentally flawed, as previously suggested.
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This new study reinforces the established understanding of the Universe's accelerating expansion, dispelling recent doubts and allowing scientists to refocus on understanding dark energy rather than questioning its existence.
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4 events in this thread- Currently Reading3h 3m agoA fresh analysis of Type Ia supernovae by Dr. Phil Wiseman and colleagues overturns a controversial 2025 claim that cosmic expansion is slowing.
- Health & Science3h 3m agoA fresh analysis of Type Ia supernovae by a team including University of Southampton researchers overturns a controversial 2025 claim that cosmic expansion is slowing, reaffirming the Universe's accelerating expansion.Open article
- Health & Science3h 3m agoA fresh analysis of Type Ia supernovae overturns a controversial 2025 claim that cosmic expansion is slowing.Open article
- Health & Science3h 3m agoA new study by Dr. Phil Wiseman and colleagues published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society confirms the universe’s expansion is still accelerating, overturning claims by Professor Young-Wook Lee.Open article
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