Largest 3D Map Reveals Dark Energy May Evolve Over Time

Recent findings from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) suggest that dark energy, the driving force behind the universe's accelerated expansion, may not be constant over time, challenging existing cosmological models. This research, involving over 900 scientists and utilizing data from 15 million galaxies and quasars, indicates that dark energy's influence may be evolving rather than static. The new 3D map of the universe has been produced over the past three years, offering precise measurements of cosmic structures and raising questions about the fate of the universe. If these results hold, they could necessitate a significant revision of our understanding of cosmology. The findings were presented at the American Physical Society’s Global Physics Summit and shared on the preprint server arXiv. This potential shift in understanding dark energy could have profound implications for the field of cosmology.