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Canadian telescope detects ancient hydrogen signal, opening a new window into the mysteries of dark energy

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Using its own independent observations, Canada's CHIME radio telescope has successfully captured the faint, nine-billion-year-old glow of hydrogen. This milestone confirms a long-theorized method for mapping the distant universe, providing scientists with a powerful new tool to measure cosmic expansion and study dark energy.
Using its own independent observations, Canada’s CHIME radio telescope has successfully captured the faint, nine-billion-year-old glow of hydrogen. This milestone confirms a long-theorized method for mapping the distant universe, providing scientists with a powerful new tool to measure cosmic expansion and study dark energy.