International team measures early Universe helium with record precision
Using a powerful telescope, the team examined 15 objects and gauged how much helium formed in the cosmos's first few minutes.
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What happened
An international team measured how much helium was produced in the Universe's first few minutes. The measurement was made with unprecedented precision.
Why it matters
The team describes the result as a significant advance in grasping how the cosmos began.
Coverage
- Astronomers uncover new secrets of the Universe’s first five minutes (sciencedaily.com)
- 'We recreate the Big Bang here on Earth' – scientists know what happened during the first few seconds of the Universe | BBC Sky at Night Magazine (skyatnightmagazine.com)
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