PBS Space Time - S2026E13: The Universe Has Been Expanding Since the Big Bang. Just Not How We Thought.
Last year, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument—DESI—made headlines around the world. Its enormous map of the Universe hinted that dark energy—the mysterious something causing the expansion of the Universe to accelerate—might not actually be constant. Last month, another giant cosmology experiment released its final results. The Dark Energy Survey. DES. Its results are intriguing. But did they confirm the DESI measurement? We’ll, let’s see, but there’s also a much more interesting question—Why are completely different scientific studies so much more powerful in combination than any one study on its own? The answer brings us to the heart of what science really is.
Cast: Matthew O’Dowd
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PBS Space Time S2026E13 Synopsis
Stream PBS Space Time "The Universe Has Been Expanding Since the Big Bang. Just Not How We Thought." in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2026-07-16, this episode is part of Season 2026 of PBS Space Time. Featuring performances from Matthew O’Dowd among the cast. With a runtime of 19m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary and Talk series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. Last year, the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument—DESI—made headlines around the world. Its enormous map of the Universe hinted that dark energy—the mysterious something causing the expansion of the Universe to accelerate—might not actually be cons...
