A cataclysmic collision in space provides new clues on astronomy's biggest stalemate
Astronomers have utilized gravitational waves from a neutron star collision to refine measurements of the Hubble constant. This new approach aims to resolve the 'Hubble tension,' a long-standing discrepancy in calculations regarding the universe's expansion rate.
Why it matters
Understanding the expansion rate of the universe is fundamental to cosmology, as it dictates our understanding of the universe's origin, scale, and ultimate fate.
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