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Universe's Expansion May Be Slowing: New research challenges the long-held belief that the universe's expansion is accelerating due to dark energy. This study suggests that dark energy might be evolving and weakening over time, potentially leading to a scenario where gravity could eventually dominate, resulting in a Big Crunch.
Tianwen 1's Interstellar Photography: China's Tianwen 1 orbiter has captured stunning images of the interstellar object 3I Atlas, marking a significant achievement in its extended mission phase. These observations provide crucial insights into the object's composition and offer practice for future sample return missions.
Launch Scrub Update: The much-anticipated launch of United Launch Alliance's Atlas V rocket carrying the Viasat 3F2 satellite was scrubbed due to ground systems equipment issues. The launch has been rescheduled, with hopes for a successful liftoff soon, as this satellite is crucial for global broadband coverage.
Mysterious Black Hole Flare: A supermassive black hole has emitted an unprecedentedly long-lasting flare, observed by the Zwicky Transient Facility. This unusual event raises questions as it defies typical flare durations, hinting at the consumption of an exceptionally massive star.
Alien Probes in Our Solar System? A recent scientific paper explores the concept of von Neumann probes—self-replicating robotic explorers that could potentially be in our solar system. The authors suggest searching for technosignatures on the Moon, where artifacts could remain undisturbed for millions of years.
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✍️ Episode References
Dark Energy Research
[Nature Astronomy](https://www.nature.com/natastronomy/)
Tianwen 1 Images of 3I Atlas
[China National Space Administration](http://www.cnsa.gov.cn/)
Viasat 3F2 Launch Update
[United Launch Alliance](https://www.ulalaunch.com/)
Black Hole Flare Observations
[Zwicky Transient Facility](https://ztf.caltech.edu/)
Von Neumann Probes Paper
[arXiv](https://arxiv.org/)
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