The rate at which the universe is expanding is called the Hubble constant, named after astronomer Edwin Hubble, who, with Milton Humason, showed convincingly that the velocity with which a galaxy …

The very earliest expansion, called inflation saw the universe suddenly expand by a factor of at least 10 26 in every direction about 10 −32 of a second after the Big Bang.

Dec 13, 2024 · Then, in 1998, scientists discovered the universe’s rate of expansion is accelerating. In the years since, researchers using the Hubble Space Telescope have observed that the current...

Dec 5, 2025 · New results strengthen the “Hubble tension,” hinting at the need for rethinking our model of the universe Maunakea, Hawaiʻi – A team of astronomers using a variety of ground and space …

1 day ago · Astronomers at the University of Tokyo have used gravitational lensing to measure how fast the universe is expanding, adding weight to one of cosmology's most intriguing mysteries. Their …

Mar 11, 2024 · The rate at which the Universe is expanding, known as the Hubble constant, is one of the fundamental parameters for understanding the evolution and ultimate fate of the cosmos.

Dec 6, 2025 · The universe has a secret, and it is becoming harder to ignore. Astronomers have known for decades that space is expanding, stretching the distances between galaxies like an ever-rising …

Dec 6, 2025 · Researchers using time-delay cosmography independently confirmed that the universe’s current rate of expansion, known as the Hubble constant (H₀), does not match values predicted from ...

Nov 23, 2025 · Conclusion Universe can expand faster than light represents fundamental cosmological principle distinguishing cosmic expansion from local motion. Universe can expand faster than light …

Aug 4, 2025 · Space telescope measurements find a Hubble Constant, or expansion rate for the universe, of around 70-76 kilometers per second per megaparsec (which gives an age for the …