The idea that the expansion of the Universe is
increasing was said to be observed, perhaps, 2-3 years ago. Now, it is commonly cited, in astronomical papers, as an established fact.
>I don't completely understand the part about light curves, but I saw a show last night on TV about dark energy and came across this article this morning:
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2004/05/040519063737.htm>
>It seems to indicate that the rate of expansion of the universe has changed... first slowing down, then speeding up due to the dark energy.
Difference in opinions hath cost many millions of lives: for instance, whether flesh be bread, or bread be flesh; whether whistling be a vice or a virtue; whether it be better to kiss a post, or throw it into the fire... (from Gulliver's Travels)
