Time for a new model of the universe?

A recent study by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) in Arizona has suggested that dark energy may be weakening as the universe expands, challenging the standard cosmological model of the universe. Physicists are now considering new theories involving string theory, fundamental forces,...

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Publicado en:New Scientist Vol. 266; no. 3542; pp. 8 - 10
Autor principal: Wilkins, Alex
Formato: Journal Article
Publicado: New Scientist Ltd. 5/10/2025
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Sumario:A recent study by the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) in Arizona has suggested that dark energy may be weakening as the universe expands, challenging the standard cosmological model of the universe. Physicists are now considering new theories involving string theory, fundamental forces, and changing gravity to explain these findings. While some researchers propose tweaking the existing model, others suggest describing dark energy as a field that changes over time, potentially aligning with string theory models. Further research is needed to determine the accuracy of these new theories, with upcoming data from DESI and other dark energy surveys expected to provide more insights in the future.