"Our research definitely does not mean that General Relativity is wrong, but it does show that it does not have to be the only way to explain gravity's role in the evolution of the universe."

New "Chameleon Theory" could explain dark energy, how galaxies formed

Alternative Explanations

Chameleon Theory provides an alternative explanation for galaxy formation and the universe's expansion from Einstein's General Relativity.

New “Chameleon Theory” Could Explain Dark Energy, How Galaxies Formed

Chameleon Theory provides a possible alternative to General Relativity.

The spaces between galaxies may be the best place to find dark energy.

Dark energy could be hiding in the "cosmic void" between galaxies

Cosmic Hunt

The universe is speckled with voids that are totally empty, except for the dark energy that's pushing galaxies apart. That's where scientists should look.

Dark Energy Could Be Hiding In The “Cosmic Void” Between Galaxies

If we want to find dark energy, we may have to search in places devoid of everything else.

"This mismatch has been growing and has now reached a point that is really impossible to dismiss as a fluke."

Hubble data: the universe is expanding faster and faster

Expand Universe

New data from the Hubble Space Telescope all-but confirms past findings that the rate of the universe's expansion has accelerated over time.

Hubble Data: The Universe Is Expanding Faster and Faster

But we don't know why it's speeding up.

"Some scientists suggested that new physics might be needed."

Bizarre new data suggests that dark energy is getting stronger

Weird Science

Strange new observations from distant quasars suggest that dark energy could be getting stronger as the universe gets older.

Bizarre New Data Suggests That Dark Energy Is Getting Stronger

It could mean that "dark energy is getting stronger as the cosmos grows older."

New theory: the universe is a bubble, inflated by dark energy

Mr. Universe

A mind-bending new theory claims to make sense not just of the expanding universe and extra dimensions, but string theory and dark energy as well.

New Theory: The Universe is a Bubble, Inflated by Dark Energy

And it's covered with strings that make up its matter.

A look into the universe's past may tell us where we're going.

Telescope upgrade will create the most detailed map of the universe ever

Dark Energy

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument will provide the best measurements to date on dark energy's impact on the universe.

Telescope Upgrade Will Create the Most Detailed Map of the Universe Ever

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument will soon start to map one-third of the night sky.

If you push a "negative mass," it would accelerate toward you instead of away.

An Oxford scientist may have solved the mystery of dark matter

Hard Science

A researcher at the University of Oxford says a new theory could explain the mystery of dark matter and dark energy — and it's a mind-bender.

An Oxford Scientist May Have Solved the Mystery of Dark Matter

And it's a mind-bender.

If you ask him, it seems like we’re little more than infants trying to clutch sunbeams in our fists.

Neil deGrasse Tyson: we don't understand the most fundamental aspects of our universe

The astrophysicist discusses why for all its advancements, humankind still fails to grasp the fundamental aspects of our universe and of life.

Neil deGrasse Tyson: We Don't Understand the Most Fundamental Aspects of Our Universe

Humanity, it seems, has a lot to learn.

Neil deGrasse Tyson: We Don’t Understand the Most Fundamental Aspects of Our Universe

In a single fiscal stroke, the Trump Administration may have crippled NASA's efforts to explore our expanding universe.

NASA may stop trying to understand dark energy

Off World

NASA's WFIRST telescope was meant to give astronomers further insight into dark energy. Now, proposed budget cuts may kill off the project for good.

NASA May Stop Trying to Understand Dark Energy

NASA's budget reductions could "cripple U.S. astronomy."

The Dark Energy Survey has discovered the alien ribbons of remnant stars invading the Milky Way.

Dark energy survey discovers remnants of other galaxies within our own

The Dark Energy Survey recently found 11 new stellar streams, remnants of nearby star clusters or dwarf galaxies pulled by gravity into our galaxy.

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Alternative Explanations

New “Chameleon Theory” Could Explain Dark Energy, How Galaxies Formed

Cosmic Hunt

Dark Energy Could Be Hiding In The “Cosmic Void” Between Galaxies

Expand Universe

Hubble Data: The Universe Is Expanding Faster and Faster

Weird Science

Bizarre New Data Suggests That Dark Energy Is Getting Stronger

Mr. Universe

New Theory: The Universe is a Bubble, Inflated by Dark Energy

Dark Energy

Telescope Upgrade Will Create the Most Detailed Map of the Universe Ever

Hard Science

An Oxford Scientist May Have Solved the Mystery of Dark Matter

Hard Science

Neil deGrasse Tyson: We Don’t Understand the Most Fundamental Aspects of Our Universe

Off World

NASA May Stop Trying to Understand Dark Energy

Off World

Dark Energy Survey Discovers Remnants of Other Galaxies Within Our Own

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