Our model of the universe is deeply flawed - unless space is actually a 'sticky fluid,' new research hints
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Key Points:
- New research proposes that the universe may have a property called bulk viscosity, meaning space itself resists expansion like a viscous fluid, potentially explaining discrepancies in cosmic expansion rates.
- This model, suggested by Muhammad Ghulam Khuwajah Khan, introduces the concept of spatial "phonons"—vibrations in the fabric of space that create a drag opposing cosmic expansion.
- The viscous universe model aligns well with recent data from the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI), addressing mismatches between observed galaxy movements and standard cosmological theories.
- If confirmed, this idea would represent a significant shift from the traditional Lambda-CDM model, which treats dark energy as a constant, unchanging force driving expansion.
- However
