SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 16, 2026Scientific American

Astronomers just finished the biggest, sharpest 3D map of the universe—and it’s beautiful

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Astronomers completed the largest 3D map of the universe using Arizona's Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, capturing over 47 million galaxies across five years of observations. The map reveals potential changes in dark energy's influence over time, challenging fundamental assumptions about the mysterious force driving cosmic expansion and offering new insights that could reshape understanding of the universe's fate.

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