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Astrophysicists Propose Groundbreaking Theory of Rotating Universe

4/24/2025

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Astrophysicists at the University of Hawaii, led by Istvan Szapudi, have unveiled a groundbreaking theory that the universe may be slowly rotating. This intriguing idea could finally bridge the gap in the "Hubble tension" surrounding cosmic expansion. Although current instruments can't detect this rotation, researchers are eager to create simulations and hunt for observational proof to support their revolutionary claim.

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Astrophysicists at the University of Hawaii, led by Istvan Szapudi, have unveiled a groundbreaking theory that the universe may be slowly rotating. This intriguing idea could finally bridge the gap in the "Hubble tension" surrounding cosmic expansion. Although current instruments can't detect this rotation, researchers are eager to create simulations and hunt for observational proof to support their revolutionary claim.