Mapping the universe may reveal secrets of dark energy
The nature of dark energy remains one of the biggest mysteries in modern physics. Dark energy is thought to make up about 68% of the universe. However, its true nature is still unknown. To shed light on this puzzle, an ambitious mission is underway. The European Space Agency (ESA), armed with essential contributions from NASA, has embarked on a mission named Euclid. The scientists are eager to understand why the universe is expanding at an accelerating pace - a phenomenon that is attributed to dark energy. Euclid surveys the dark universe The Euclid mission will explore both dark energy and dark matter. To...
'Long freeze' could bring an end to the universe, scientists discover
There are a number of hypothetical scenarios for the future of the universe, but scientists have been looking at how a “long freeze” could bring an end to it all.More specifically, how a form of dark energy can lead to this circumstance in which everything simply slows down.But what would happen if this situation hypothetically arose?The universe would grow to a certain point and then get so cold it would stop all activity (brr…).Back in the 1990s, dark energy was first discovered which is the force behind the expansion of the universe, and 20 years later it still proves to...
Dark Universe Detecting Telescope Shows A New Side Of The Universe
The first section of images from the Euclid mission have been made available, allowing scientists to study the mystery of dark energy. Equipped with advanced cameras and light-detecting equipment, the space telescope is allowing scientists to study distant space in ways that were previously impossible. This is useful for a variety of reasons, but it’s particularly important for scientists trying to understand the expansion of the universe.