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  • TECHNOLOGYAug 5 · 12:10 UTCMIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
    The Download: NASA’s new telescope and Chinese tech import curbs

    NASA is set to launch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope to study dark energy and dark matter, which may also aid in detecting potentially hazardous asteroids. The U.S. is considering banning Chinese data center components as part of broader tech import curbs.

  • SCIENCEJul 29 · 22:04 UTCKOAA NBC5 COLORADO SPRINGS
    NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope is set to explore dark matter and potential alien worlds

    NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Telescope is set to launch in late August, aiming to study dark matter, dark energy, and discover exoplanets. The telescope was completed early and under budget, marking a significant advancement in astrophysics.

  • SCIENCEJul 23 · 14:53 UTCQUANTA MAGAZINE
    How Fast Is the Universe Really Expanding?

    The universe's expansion, known since the 1930s, was discovered to be accelerating in the 1990s, leading to the proposal of dark energy as the cause. This acceleration remains a major mystery in cosmology.

  • SCIENCEJul 23 · 13:00 UTCNEW SCIENTIST
    Dark energy doesn’t exist, claims controversial paper

    A controversial paper challenges the existence of dark energy, claiming analysis of supernovae data shows the universe's expansion is not accelerating, eliminating the need for dark energy as an explanatory force.

  • SCIENCEJul 22 · 09:00 UTCMIT TECHNOLOGY REVIEW
    Shape-shifting mirrors on NASA’s new space telescope could unveil Jupiters like our own

    NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, launching soon, will use an active coronagraph to block starlight and capture images of exoplanets similar to those in our solar system. It features a 300-megapixel camera for wide-field imaging and aims to study dark matter, dark energy, and detect thousands of new exoplanets.

  • SCIENCEJul 20 · 14:30 UTCCROSSCUT SEATTLE
    The Universe Has Been Expanding Since the Big Bang. Just Not How We Thought.

    The Dark Energy Survey (DES) has released final results following the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) study, which suggested dark energy might not be constant. The article highlights the importance of combining scientific studies to strengthen understanding of cosmic expansion and dark energy.

  • SCIENCEJun 30 · 15:02 UTCWDIV CLICKONDETROIT
    The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, housing the largest digital camera ever built, has begun a decade-long survey of the southern sky from a Chilean mountaintop. The project aims to map billions of stars and galaxies, study dark matter and dark energy, and capture repeated images to detect faint celestial objects.

  • SCIENCEJun 30 · 15:02 UTCWPLG LOCAL 10 MIAMI
    The largest digital camera ever built begins decade-long survey of the universe

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, the largest digital camera ever built, has begun a decade-long survey of the universe from a Chilean mountaintop. It aims to map billions of stars and galaxies, study dark matter and dark energy, and capture repeated images of the southern sky to detect faint celestial objects.

  • SCIENCEJun 29 · 21:57 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Millions of exploding stars could soon reveal dark energy's secrets

    A new AI-powered framework is set to enhance astronomers' ability to measure the Universe's expansion by analyzing Type Ia supernovae with high accuracy. The method is tailored for data from the upcoming Vera C. Rubin Observatory and aims to improve understanding of dark energy.

  • SCIENCEJun 24 · 11:09 UTCCBS NEWS
    Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart

    Euclid has captured the most detailed photo yet of the Milky Way's heart as part of a mission to map one-third of the sky. The mission aims to investigate the mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.

  • SCIENCEJun 22 · 18:02 UTCSPACE.COM
    Dark energy is still accelerating the expansion of the universe, and astronomers are relieved. 'Thankfully, we have averted this crisis'

    Dark energy is still accelerating the expansion of the universe, and astronomers are relieved. They express gratitude for having averted a potential crisis related to cosmic expansion.

  • SCIENCEJun 22 · 14:52 UTCQUANTA MAGAZINE
    A Dark Dimension Could Link Two of the Universe’s Great Unknowns

    The article explores the possibility of a dark dimension connecting dark energy and dark matter, which together account for approximately 95% of the universe. Dark energy, making up about 70%, drives cosmic expansion, while dark matter, comprising 25%, helps maintain galaxy structure.

  • SCIENCEJun 14 · 08:08 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    A dying star could create a new universe instead of a black hole

    A new theoretical study suggests that collapsing massive stars might create tiny new universes driven by dark energy, forming exotic objects called gravastars instead of black holes. The collapse could generate a miniature cosmos that expands and resists gravitational collapse.

  • SCIENCEJun 4 · 14:12 UTCQUANTA MAGAZINE
    More Conversations, Complex Questions, and Bold Ideas in Season Five of ‘The Joy of Why’

    Season Five of 'The Joy of Why' explores bold scientific questions, including the future of CRISPR gene editing, AI's impact on mathematics, the search for extraterrestrial civilizations, and potential misunderstandings about dark energy. Mathematician Steven Strogatz and physicist Janna Levin return as hosts.

  • SCIENCEJun 2 · 10:00 UTCSCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
    Questioning everything

    The article explores the origins of stars and light, and questions whether dark energy, a hidden sector of particles and forces, influences the cosmos.

  • SCIENCEMay 12 · 18:00 UTCSPACE.COM
    'Cannibal stars,' AI and the Rubin Observatory could shed light on the mystery of dark energy. Here's how

    The mystery of dark energy may be shed light on by 'cannibal stars,' AI and the Rubin Observatory. This phenomenon involves a white dwarf star feeding on a stellar companion prior to a Type 1a supernova. The study of these events could provide insights into dark energy.

  • SCIENCEApr 28 · 07:33 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    This massive 3D map of 47 million galaxies could unlock dark energy

    Scientists have completed the largest high-resolution 3D map of the universe using data from 47 million galaxies and quasars, potentially revealing new insights into dark energy. The DESI collaboration overcame challenges like wildfire disruptions to create this dataset, which suggests dark energy may behave unexpectedly.

  • SCIENCEApr 24 · 14:16 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    NASA scientist says a "fifth force" may be hiding in our solar system

    Scientists are investigating why the Universe behaves differently on massive scales compared to the solar system, with theories pointing to dark energy or a hidden 'fifth force'. Observations of distant galaxies suggest gravitational anomalies not seen locally, where Einstein's laws remain consistent.

  • SCIENCEApr 16 · 14:00 UTCSPACE.COM
    3D dark energy map is mind-blowing | Space photo of the day for April 16, 2026

    Researchers have created a massive 3D map of dark energy using DESI, with Earth at the center and each point representing a galaxy. This map is being used to study the mysterious force of dark energy.

  • SCIENCEApr 15 · 16:25 UTCSPACE.COM
    A dark energy tool just created the most comprehensive 3D map of our universe ever: 'This is a major paradigm shift'

    Researchers have created the most comprehensive 3D map of the universe using DESI's tool, enabling detailed study of dark energy. The map centers on Earth with each point representing a galaxy, marking a significant advancement in cosmological research.

  • SCIENCEApr 15 · 15:00 UTCARS TECHNICA
    New 3D map of Universe could solve dark energy mystery

    The DESI collaboration completed a high-resolution 3D map of the Universe, offering new insights into dark energy's potential variability. The map, built using advanced spectroscopic techniques, may help confirm or refute earlier hints of time-varying dark energy properties.

  • SCIENCEApr 13 · 15:20 UTCDAILY MAIL
    The universe is expanding 'too fast' - and scientists have no idea why

    Scientists have found the universe's expansion rate to be faster than predicted, yet the cause remains unknown. This discovery challenges existing cosmological models and highlights a major unresolved mystery in astrophysics.