Mystery of the universe’s expansion rate widens with new Hubble data

Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope say they have crossed an important threshold in revealing a discrepancy between the two key techniques for measuring the universe’s expansion rate. The recent study strengthens the case that new theories may be needed to explain the forces that have shaped the cosmos. Source: https://phys.org/news/2019-04-hubble-universe-faster.html…

Universe’s 1st type of molecule found at last

Scientists have detected the 1st type of molecule that ever formed in the universe – a combination of helium and hydrogen called helium hydride – in a planetary nebula near the constellation Cygnus. Source: https://earthsky.org/space/universe-1st-type-molecule-found-helium-hydride…

Hubble Telescope Turns 29, Shares Incredible Photo of Southern Crab Nebula to Celebrate

Hubble scientists like to honor the telescope’s birthday with an annual release of 4/20-worthy space porn, and this year’s pic is as stunning as ever. The image, in full below, offers an updated view of the Southern Crab Nebula.Read more…Source: https://gizmodo.com/hubble-telescope-turns-29-shares-incredible-photo-of-s-1834150389…