The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, or DESI, is an international effort involving more than 900 researchers.

The latest DESI release shakes up the foundational understanding of dark energy and its role in the universe.

Now, the second batch of data has made this evidence stronger.

A visualization of a 3D map of the universe, with Earth at the center and every dot representing a galaxy.

A visualization of a 3D map of the universe, with Earth at the center and every dot representing a galaxy.Image: DESI collaboration and KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/R. Proctor

Thats our version of Moores Law for cosmology surveys.

Thereafter, there will be alotof data processing and analysis to do.

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The smallest, dimmest galaxy orbiting Andromeda to date.

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A supercomputer’s simulation of the cosmic web filament, flowing with gas and feeding galaxy formation.

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