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A new University of Southampton study has reaffirmed that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate.
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University of Southampton, Dr. Phil Wiseman, Professor Adam Riess
What
A new University of Southampton study has reaffirmed that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate.
When
Fri, 12 Jun 2026 07:18:03 GMT · 2h 1m ago
Where
Southampton ·
Why
The finding overturns a 2025 challenge to supernova measurements while leaving dark energy unexplained.
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This study reinforces the scientific understanding of the universe's expansion, which has been a cornerstone of modern cosmology for nearly three decades. It resolves a recent controversy but leaves the mystery of dark energy's true nature unsolved.
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