A new map offers clues about the beginning of the universe

Last month, scientists created a new, more detailed map of that low background rumble of radiation in our universe. The U.S. National Science Foundation's Cosmology Large Angular Scale Surveyor—or CLASS—a collaboration led by Johns Hopkins University astrophysicists, created the maps.  Joseph Eimer is a senior scientist on the CLASS project and the lead author of the study published in The Astrophysical Journal. Links: 'Wiggles' of energy waves over Earth could hold the universe's history New measurement captures clearer picture of our galaxy and beyond Do you have a question or comment about a show or a story idea to pitch? Contact On the Record at: Senior Supervising Producer, Maureen Harvie she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1903 Senior Producer, Melissa Gerr she/her/hers [email protected] 410-235-1157 Producer Sam Bermas-Dawes he/him/his [email protected] 410-235-1472