Supernova Cosmology Project

The Supernova Cosmology Project is a scientific initiative aimed at understanding the universe's expansion. By observing distant supernovae, which are exploding stars, researchers discovered that these explosions appeared dimmer than expected, suggesting the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate. This surprising finding led to the hypothesis of dark energy, a mysterious force driving this acceleration. The project provided key evidence that has reshaped our understanding of the cosmos, indicating that the universe's fate might be influenced by this elusive energy, fundamentally impacting cosmology and our perception of space and time.