The universe appears to be expanding at a staggering speed, much faster than expected. A recent study reinforces this observation, confirming an expansion that contradicts current theoretical models.

The Universe really seems to be expanding fast. Too fast, even. A new measurement confirms what previous -- and highly debated -- results had shown: The Universe is expanding faster than predicted ...

Extremely precise measurements of the distance between the Earth and the Coma cluster of galaxies provide new evidence for the Universe’s faster-than-expected rate of expansion. (Photo courtesy ...

This illustration depicts NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory capturing light from supernovae, the explosive deaths of massive stars. These cosmic beacons are important for studying the expansion of the ...

Citation: Turning the Hubble tension into a crisis: New measurement confirms universe is expanding too fast for current models (2025, January 17) retrieved 9 February 2025 from https://phys.org ...

The Hubble tension grows: new data shows the Universe’s expansion defies current physics models, suggesting our understanding of cosmology may need a major overhaul. Credit: SciTechDaily.com New ...

Is it possible to understand the Universe without understanding the largest structures that reside in it? In principle, not ...

Mathematical equations have shaped our understanding of the universe, and these nine have played a key role in changing the world.

The expansion rate of the Universe has befuddled and concerned researchers for decades. Recent measurements have only added to the mystery and heightened the alarm within the scientific community, ...

DURHAM, N.C. — Our cosmic neighborhood is revealing an uncomfortable and unexplainable truth: the universe seems to be breaking the speed limit set by our best physics models. By precisely measuring ...