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Latest James Webb data hints at new physics in Universe’s expansion | These latest findings further support the Hubble Space Telescope's prior expansion rate measurements.


These latest findings further support the Hubble Space Telescope’s prior expansion rate measurements.

Physicists have been puzzling over conflicting observational results pertaining to the accelerating expansion rate of our Universe—a major discovery recognized by the 2011 Nobel Prize in Physics. “And there are other ideas, like funny dark matter properties, exotic particles, changing electron mass, or primordial magnetic fields that may do the trick. Jennifer is a senior reporter at Ars Technica with a particular focus on where science meets culture, covering everything from physics and related interdisciplinary topics to her favorite films and TV series.

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