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DES studies dark energy through its impact on the abundance of galaxy clusters, gravitational lensing, supernovae and detections of large-scale correlations between galaxies. 

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Our Galactic Neighborhood

What can our cosmic neighbors tell us about dark matter and the early universe?

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Following LIGO’s Treasure Maps

Astronomers around the world are looking for visible sources of gravitational waves.

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The Booming Science of Dwarf Galaxies

A recent uptick in the discovery of the smallest, oldest galaxies benefits studies of dark matter, galaxy formation and the evolution of the unive

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Scientists on the Dark Energy Survey, using one of the world’s most powerful digital cameras, have discovered eight more faint celestial objects hovering near...

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A batch of newly discovered satellite dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way should help scientists better grasp the evolution of the universe while also...

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Dark Energy Survey scientists have released a detailed map of dark matter – crucial information for a better understanding of galaxy formation and dark...

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Reports by groups including Dark Energy Survey and Large Area Telescope scientists may provide new clues about the properties of mysterious dark matter.

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In September, DES will make data collected in its first season freely available to researchers.

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Open Access to the Universe

A team of scientists generated a giant cosmic simulation—and now they're giving it away.

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How to Weigh a Galaxy Cluster

Step on a scale and you’ll get a quick measure of your weight. Weighing galaxy clusters, groups of hundreds or thousands of galaxies bound...

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The Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel’s report, released today, recommends a strategic path forward for US particle physics.

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The Particle Physics Project Prioritization Panel’s recommendations will set the course for the future of particle physics in the United States.

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