Brian Vastag on Nostr: This looks like an interesting alternative hypothesis to dark energy to explain the ...

This looks like an interesting alternative hypothesis to dark energy to explain the accelerated expansion of the universe we observe.

The 'timescape' model posits that what were really seeing is time moving faster in empty space vs inside galaxies. This would mean the cosmic voids are spreading apart more rapidly.

Theorists in New Zealand who came up with it say current and future space telescopes can test their idea.

#physics #cosmology

https://ras.ac.uk/news-and-press/research-highlights/dark-energy-doesnt-exist-so-cant-be-pushing-lumpy-universe-apart