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Science News for April 19, 1997


New Gamma-rays Count Challenges Astronomical Theories

A team of astrophysicists discovered fewer low-energy photons in the universe than previously thought, suggesting that high-energy gamma rays may not be interacting with as many low-energy photons as expected. This observation could alter current theories of the history of the universe and galaxy formation.

SourcePurdue University·DateApr 19, 1997