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Dark Energy Controversy

Updated 2026-07-23 13:10 UTC 1 source Negative

A controversial paper claims dark energy does not exist, arguing that the universe’s expansion can be explained without it. This challenges decades of astronomical theory.

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New Scientist
An analysis of supernovae argues that the universe’s expansion is not speeding up, so there is no need for dark energy to exist to explain it
2026-07-23 13:00 UTC
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