The expansion of the universe could be a mirage, new theoretical study suggests (68k.news)

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The expansion of the universe could be a mirage, a potentially controversial new study suggests.

This rethinking of the cosmos also suggests solutions for the puzzles of dark energy and dark matter, which scientists believe account for around 95% of the total energy and matter in the universe but remain shrouded in mystery.

The novel new approach is detailed in a paper published June 2 in the journal Classical and Quantum Gravity, by University of Geneva professor of theoretical physics Lucas Lombriser.

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[-] PabloDiscobar@kbin.social 5 points 1 year ago

However, García urged caution in assessing the paper's findings, saying it contains elements in its theoretical model that likely can't be tested observationally, at least in the near future.

[-] Xeelee@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

That makes the whole thing rather pointless, doesn't it?

[-] DrYes@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

at least in the near future.

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