Physicists challenge cosmological principle with evidence of directional variations in the universe
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Joseph Howlett
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Two physicists have published a paper in Nature challenging the cosmological principle — the long-held assumption that the universe is uniform in all directions. Their research suggests that the universe may not be the same everywhere, potentially upending a foundational concept in cosmology. The study presents evidence that could indicate directional variations in the structure and distribution of matter across the cosmos.
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· 3 pulledOne of the most basic and accepted truths about the universe is that it's pretty much the same everywhere you look.
There is no 'up' or 'down' in the cosmos. No direction has more structure, more galaxies—more stuff—than any other.
But what if this dogma isn't true at all?
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