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cosmology

[koz-mol-uh-jee] / kɒzˈmɒl ə dʒi /
NOUN
theory of the universe
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Correcting for host galaxy mass is a standard step in modern cosmology that helps scientists make more accurate measurements.

From Science Daily Aug. 29, 2026

“Relativity seems pretty solid. We haven’t seen any deviations from that,” said Katie Mack, Hawking chair in cosmology and science communication at the Perimeter Institute.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 28, 2026

Roman will also investigate two of the biggest mysteries in modern cosmology: dark matter and dark energy.

From Science Daily Aug. 26, 2026

In 1917, shortly after developing his general theory of relativity, he began applying his new equations to cosmology.

From Science Daily Aug. 18, 2026

This red shift, observed in the spectral lines of distant galaxies and interpreted as a Doppler effect, is the key to cosmology.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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