Besides dark matter and dark energy, is there any possibility there’s anything else in outer space? What are the possibilities that white holes are really out there? More with @AstronomyCast
Feb 13th: Challenges to Dark Energy
It’s been over 20 years since astronomers first discovered that the expansion of the Universe is accelerating thanks to dark energy. And in these decades, astronomers still don’t have much evidence for what could be causing the increased expansion rate. Maybe there’s something else going on to explain it.
May 3rd: Should We Be Afraid of the Dipole Repeller?
What is the dipole repeller? Why is it a dipole? What is it repelling? What is the Bootes Void and how is it connected to dark energy?
Apr 18th: Big Qs Update: Dark Matter, Dark Energy, Etc.
Knowledge moves forward, and so, we must move with it. Today we’ll give you an update on some of the most fascinating, fast-changing topics in astronomy, astrophysics and cosmology.
May 7th: News Round Up and Discussion with Dr. Ronald Mallett
News Round Up and Discussion with Dr. Ronald Mallett. @WSHCrew will talk about measurement of dark energy, China launches core module of its space station & StarShip SN15
Mar 16th: What’s Outside the Universe?
What is the meaning of the horizon of the universe? Is the Earth in a special place? What’s the “dark flow”? Can this explain dark energy? Why don’t we believe it anymore?
Mar 15th: How You Could Overturn Cosmology
You’ve probably heard of dark matter and dark energy, but maybe you don’t fully understand what they are. Or maybe the idea itself just rubs you the wrong way and you’d like to know why scientists think they can just make stuff up like this. So you’d like to overturn cosmology? Here’s all you need to do.
Feb 13th: The Dark Energy Survey Data Release #2
The Dark Energy Survey has released a massive, public collection of astronomical data and calibrated images from six years of work, containing data on nearly 700 million astronomical objects.
Aug 18th: Is there a fifth force of nature?
Are there more than four forces of nature? Is dark matter connected to dark energy? What the heck are dark photons? I discuss these questions and more in today’s Ask a Spaceman!