dark energy

The dark side of the universe

The dark side of the universe

Astrophysicist Kris Sigurdson explains dark energy, one of the great mysteries of the universe.

Dec 12, 2013

Construction begins on Canada’s largest radio telescope

$11M UBC-led CHIME project to attempt largest survey of observable universe

Construction is now under way in Penticton, B.C. on Canada’s largest radio telescope – and the first research telescope to be built in the country in more than 30 years.

Jan 24, 2013

Astronomers confirm Einstein’s theory of relativity and accelerating cosmic expansion

University of British Columbia astronomer Ludovic Van Waerbeke with an international team has confirmed that the expansion of the universe is accelerating after looking at data from the largest-ever survey conducted by the Hubble Space Telescope.

Mar 25, 2010