Study links black holes to dark energy in universe's expansion

livescience.com October 31, 2024, 11:01 PM UTC

A new study suggests that black holes may be linked to dark energy, which drives the universe's accelerating expansion. This theory contrasts with previous views that dark energy is evenly spread throughout space. Researchers found a correlation between the growth of black holes and the increasing density of dark energy over time. They used the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument to analyze galaxy positions and infer dark energy density. While the findings are intriguing, astronomers emphasize that more observations are needed to confirm the connection. The study marks a shift from theoretical speculation to an experimental inquiry into the relationship between black holes and dark energy.


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