Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Evidence of young universe's growth spurt is discovered

Researchers focusing on gravitational waves find the first direct evidence for the theory of cosmic inflation, a faster-than-light expansion just after the big bang.



Scientists staring at the faint afterglow from the universe's birth 13.8 billion years ago have discovered the first direct evidence for the theory of cosmic inflation — the mysterious and violent expansion after the big bang.



via L.A. Times - Science http://ift.tt/1cTOnnZ

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