Cather Simpson
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Cather Simpson
@ptolemytortoise.bsky.social
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An international team of astronomers on Wednesday unveiled the most compelling evidence to date that dark energy — a mysterious phenomenon pushing our universe to expand ever faster — is not a constant force of nature but one that ebbs and flows through cosmic time.
Astronomers Get ‘More Than a Hint’ That Dark Energy Isn’t What They Thought
New data further challenge the best scientific theory of the history and the structure of the universe. But a separate recent result reinforces it.
www.nytimes.com
March 20, 2025 at 2:35 AM
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Congratulations to Physics Professor @nicgaston.bsky.social, who was awarded the Thomson Medal by the @royalsocietynz.bsky.social for transformative leadership for the research, science & innovation sector, and as a ‘driver of change’ towards equity for women in science.
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November 10, 2023 at 12:27 AM