Saul Perlmutter
Saul Perlmutter is an esteemed astrophysicist known for his groundbreaking work in observational cosmology, particularly his role in the discovery of the accelerating expansion of the universe, for which he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2011. His research has significantly advanced our understanding of dark energy, a mysterious force that drives the universe's expansion. Recently, he has been in the news discussing new findings suggesting that dark energy may be weakening over time, potentially challenging existing theories about the cosmos.
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Recent news mentions
Saul Perlmutter was one of the leaders of the teams that discovered the accelerating expansion of the universe.
Kosmische Expansion: Das Universum scheint abzubremsen - Wissen
Germany· 2025-11-10
Astrophysicist Saul Perlmutter tells us from the US, 'It doesn’t actually make a huge difference when people already respect highly what you’re doing.'
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Australia· 2025-09-28
Saul Perlmutter, who won a Nobel prize for his work proving the universe is expanding, describes how the new development could upend assumptions about how this mysterious force operates.
What a dark energy discovery means for the fate of the universe – podcast | Science
United Kingdom· 2025-03-20
