Posted on 03/06/2015 2:12:49 AM PST by samtheman
Physicists have gained new insights into dark energy and the theory of gravitation by analyzing data from the "Planck" satellite mission of the European Space Agency (ESA). Their results demonstrate that the standard model of cosmology remains an excellent description of the universe. Yet when the Planck data is combined with other astronomical observations, several deviations emerge. Further studies must determine whether these anomalies are due to measurement uncertainties or undiscovered physical correlations, which would also challenge Einstein's theory of gravitation. Thus, the analysis of the Planck data gives major impetus for research during future space missions.
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I personally would like to see the bigger and better telescopes in space more than I would a mission to Mars.
Wait, I thought the science was settled on Einstein’s theories. Are the Democrats aware of this debate?
Natural science is being overrun by data science. The narrative is up for grabs in “science”, as in every other institution.
None of it really matters now that the big bang has been called into question - we might not even exist except in Neo’s mind.....
So, does space fold into itself at high velocity or not?
Yet the whole concept of "dark energy" is speculation as to why the standard model of cosmology does not conform to the observed data.
I see, they want to “Max” out the benefits of the data....
Riiiigght. Except that the "standard model of cosmology" includes the early universe "inflation" period, where the "standard model of cosmology" DOESN'T hold.
Yet another Planck pulled out of the platform of settled science!
Soon, Albert will be a second stringer.
I, for one, am Fermi in the opposition, as the gravity of the situation is easy to discern!
Heisenberg was stopped for doing 85 in a 45mph zone. The sheriff shouted Do you know how fast you were going? Heisenberg replied, No, but I know where I am.
Thanks left that other site.
LOL to your post and amen to your tag line.
Universe good.
Thanks for posting.
Universe good. I agree.
As a general anthropic principle, I consider this universe to be good.
That is one of my favorite jokes. A lot of people just don't get it! Thank God for the science threads on the FR.
Although there is ALWAYS that uncertainty...
But we can compensate for that.
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