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Supernovas show the universe expands at the same rate in all directions

An analysis of exploding stars reveals the universe’s symmetry

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STRETCH OUT  The universe is expanding at the same rate no matter what direction you look, a new study of supernovas finds.

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By Emily Conover

- More than 2 years ago

The cosmos doesn’t care whether you’re looking up or down, left or right: In all directions, the universe is expanding at the same clip.