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Dark Energy Still Accelerating Universe | Science News

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New analysis confirms the universe’s expansion is still accelerating, countering recent claims it might be slowing down — and reaffirming dark energy as the dominant force behind cosmic growth. Scientists revisited data from Type Ia supernovae, the cosmic lighthouses that first revealed this acceleration, and found earlier doubts stemmed from flawed assumptions about stellar ages and galaxy masses. Led by Nobel laureates, the new study validates the standard model of cosmic expansion, while underscoring how scientific debates refine our understanding — even as the true nature of dark energy remains one of cosmology’s greatest mysteries. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b54228bf074da13e

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