# Dark energy is still accelerating the expansion of the universe, and astronomers are relieved. 'Thankfully, we have averted this crisis'

> The expansion of the universe is still accelerating under the influence of dark energy, despite recent claims to the contrary, according to new research.

- **Source:** [Space](https://www.space.com/astronomy/dark-universe/dark-energy-is-still-accelerating-the-expansion-of-the-universe-and-astronomers-are-relieved-thankfully-we-have-averted-this-crisis?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a39dd6284bc3282fcfa197c)
- **Published:** 2026-06-23
- **Category:** Science
- **Tags:** #apple
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/6a39dd6284bc3282fcfa197c

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