A New Dark Energy Map Challenges Einstein's Theory

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A recently published dark energy map suggests potential discrepancies with Einstein's theory of relativity, raising significant questions in physics. Dr. Niall Jeffrey from École Normale Supérieure indicates that if the findings are accurate, it could challenge established understandings of the universe. The discussion highlights excitement within the scientific community about the possibility of new discoveries, despite concerns over the implications for existing theories. Some participants clarified that the map in question may actually pertain to dark matter rather than dark energy. This ongoing debate underscores the evolving nature of cosmological research and its impact on foundational theories.
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A few days ago a new dark energy map was published, which some claim "strays from Einstein's theory of relativity". Why is this so?
A few days ago a new dark energy map was published, which some claim "strays from Einstein's theory of relativity".

To quote from the BBC News website:
"Dr Niall Jeffrey, of École Normale Supérieure, in Paris, who pieced the map together, said that the result posed a "real problem" for physics.

"If this disparity is true then maybe Einstein was wrong," he told BBC News. "You might think that this is a bad thing, that maybe physics is broken. But to a physicist, it is extremely exciting. It means that we can find out something new about the way the Universe really is."

Has this new map made a significant change to how we view cosmology, in particular Einstein's theory?

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There was a short discussion about this, a few threads below.
 
It was a dark matter map. There is no dark energy map.
 
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