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Einstein’s “Biggest Blunder” | Adam Riess - NOVA Presents

Einstein’s “Biggest Blunder” | Adam Riess - NOVA Presents

Update: 2025-12-15
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Discovering dark energy wasn’t just thrilling—it was terrifying. Nobel Prize Winner Adam Riess explains the nerve-wracking process behind confirming that the universe’s expansion is accelerating and why Einstein’s so-called “biggest blunder” turned out to be anything but.

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Einstein’s “Biggest Blunder” | Adam Riess - NOVA Presents

Einstein’s “Biggest Blunder” | Adam Riess - NOVA Presents