U-M Helps Illuminate Deepest Mysteries of the Universe

Jan. 19, 2026
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A wedge-shaped map showing the large-scale distribution of galaxies in the universe, with an inset highlighting a section.

Scientists are working to understand dark matter and dark energy, which shape how the universe expands and how galaxies form over time. Using large-scale sky surveys and advanced instruments, researchers map millions of galaxies to test ideas about how the universe has evolved and what forces are driving its behavior today.

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