Science'A frankly embarrassing result': We still know hardly anything...

‘A frankly embarrassing result’: We still know hardly anything about 95% of the universe


In this excerpt from “Matter: The Magnificent Illusion” (Polity, 2025, translated by Edward Williams), author and physicist Guido Tonelli delves into the discovery of dark energy, and the multiple attempts to explain this strange phenomenon that appears to be driving the ever increasing expansion of the universe.


The discovery of dark energy was a real surprise for everyone, including those working on it. When it happened, in 1998, the astronomers who were the first to find themselves in the presence of such surprising data, couldn’t believe their eyes. And yet the results left no doubt.



Original Source Link

Latest News

Chinese EV maker BYD unveils a "God's Eye" self-driving system and aims to install it on its entire lineup, including its ~$9,600 Seagull hatchback...

Gloria Li / Financial Times: Chinese EV maker BYD unveils a “God's Eye” self-driving system and aims to...

Hakeem Jeffries Goes Off On The House Floor And Rips The Mask Off Republicans

PoliticusUSA is an ad-free voice of the people. Please support us by becoming a subscriber.House Democratic Leader Rep....

A fungus named after Sir David Attenborough zombifies cave spiders

The new fungus species Gibellula attenboroughii forces reclusive cave spiders to exposed areas, likely to benefit spore dispersal. Original...

Kidder Mathews expands multifamily team to Tacoma market with 2 new hires

The company calls the placement of a dedicated team of multifamily brokers in Tacoma "a natural next step." Original...

Must Read

Emergency Crews Deployed On Popular Greek Island As Earthquake Swarm Worries Experts

SANTORINI, Greece (AP) — Schools were closed and...
- Advertisement -

You might also likeRELATED
Recommended to you