New Study Deepens 'Hubble Tension' Crisis in Cosmology

Astronomers find the universe is expanding faster than theoretical models predict, challenging our understanding of cosmic evolution.

Recent measurements of the Coma galaxy cluster reveal the universe is expanding 9% faster than current physics models anticipate.
The study calculated a Hubble constant of 76.5 km/s per megaparsec, conflicting with early-universe predictions of 67 km/s per megaparsec.
Researchers used precise measurements of Type Ia supernovae in the Coma cluster to determine its distance at 98.5 million light-years from Earth.
The findings suggest that resolving the 'Hubble tension' may require new physics beyond the standard cosmological model.
The study, led by Duke University physicist Dan Scolnic, underscores a growing crisis in cosmology, highlighting gaps between local and early-universe observations.