Looking backwards.
Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 268, n. 3567. P. 22 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Prescod-Weinstein, Chanda 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses the US government's decision to withdraw support for the CMB-S4 project, which stands for Cosmic Microwave Background-Stage 4, a next-generation telescope aimed at enhancing our understanding of the early universe. The author highlights the significance of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation, which provides crucial insights into the universe's formation and the presence of dark matter and dark energy. The cessation of funding for CMB-S4 is portrayed as a setback for global cosmological research and collaboration, potentially hindering advancements in understanding primordial gravitational waves and the details of cosmic inflation. The author expresses disappointment over this decision, likening it to a missed opportunity for scientific progress. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:New Scientist. 2025/11, Vol. 268, Issue 3567, p22
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Physics
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0262-4079
- Accession Number:188968519
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