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Oct 25, 2023

Largest-ever computer simulation uncovers universe’s matter mystery

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The FLAMINGO project reveals the distribution of dark and ordinary matter in the universe and its impact on the S8 tension in cosmology.

We gaze up at the night sky, captivated by the glittering stars and galaxies that decorate the cosmos. Yet, beneath this mesmerizing spectacle lies a perplexing cosmic conundrum: How is matter truly distributed throughout the universe?

Despite its apparent simplicity, the answer to this question has become a baffling puzzle for scientists. However, a glimmer of hope has emerged in the form of a groundbreaking computer simulation conducted by an international team of astronomers known as the FLAMINGO project, the Royal Astronomical Society announced in a release.

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