The largest 3-D map of the universe reveals hints of dark energy’s secrets

Dark energy might evolve over time, results from a major cosmic survey suggest

Web-like structures are visible in a map of the universe.

Researchers have made the largest 3-D map of the universe to study the properties of dark energy. Here a thin slice through the map is shown, with a magnified section revealing further detail.

Claire Lamman/DESI collaboration; custom colormap package by cmastro

A massive survey of the cosmos is revealing new details of one of the most mysterious facets of the universe, dark energy.