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The Twinkling of Quasars and the Variable Dark Energy ⚡ экспресс

Original: "Evidence for evolving Dark Energy from a new cosmic probe"
arXiv:2512.07931 · 2025-12-08 · CC BY · ⏱ 1 min · Cosmology High Energy
A new method of measuring distances by quasar twinkling has challenged our established view of the Universe.
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The light of distant quasars flickers like a candle flame in the wind. By the rhythm of this flickering, astronomers have learned to measure enormous distances — and discovered that dark energy may not be constant. If confirmed, our view of the Universe's fate will need a rethink.

🎯 A single quasar can outshine a trillion Suns.

Scientists
Alan GuthAndrei LindeGeorges LemaîtreJames PeeblesAdam RiessBrian Schmidt
Tags
dark energy supernova black hole expansion of the universe photometry
Laws
Friedmann equationsHubble's lawHawking radiationgravitational lensingBekenstein-Hawking entropyEinstein field equations
Original: arXiv:2512.07931 · CC BY · bridge42worlds