Dark Energy
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Elusive Dark Energy Is Real, Study Says
By Space.com Staff published
But scientists still don't know what the mysterious stuff is.
Distant Galaxies Confirm Accelerating Growth of Universe, Dark Energy
By Clara Moskowitz published
New observations through cosmic magnifying glasses support the idea that the universe's expansion is accelerating.
Dark Energy Search Needs Research Funding Boost, Nobel Winners Say
By Clara Moskowitz published
Two winners of the 2011 Nobel prize in physics stressed the importance of science funding.
New Map of Distant Galaxies May Reveal Dark Energy History
By Clara Moskowitz published
Between 5 and 7 billion years ago, dark energy began making its presence felt.
Nobel Winners Keep Eyes on the Real Prize: Solving Dark Energy Riddle
By Denise Chow published
Three astrophysicists hope that breakthroughs in dark energy studies will come within the next decade.
European Space Missions Target the Sun, Dark Energy
By Space.com Staff published
The missions, called Solar Orbiter and Euclid, will launch in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
Bizarre Dark Energy Theory Gets Boost From New Measurements
By Clara Moskowitz published
The most accurate measurements yet of the expansion of the universe suggest dark energy may be here to stay.
Quest for Dark Energy Grows Brighter with Special Camera
By Space.com Staff published
An advanced camera on a South American telescope will search for clues to why the universe's expansion is speeding up.
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