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Is the universe twisted? A new check on a possible twist in the universe's oldest light

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What happened

The cosmic microwave background (CMB) is the universe's oldest light, leftover thermal radiation from about 380,000 years after the big bang.

Maps of the CMB offer a picture of the "baby universe" as it was 13.8 billion years ago.

Key facts

  • The cosmic microwave background (CMB) is the universe's oldest light, leftover thermal radiation from about 380,000 years after the big bang.
  • Maps of the CMB offer a picture of the "baby universe" as it was 13.8 billion years ago.
  • Reported by Phys.org and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 17:30:01 UTC.

Why it matters

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  • Mission milestones and next scheduled attempt
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