Adam Riess

Dr. Andrei Cuceu is a postdoctoral research fellow at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, while Dr. Adam Riess is a renowned professor and Nobel laureate at Johns Hopkins University. They discuss the latest findings from the DESI project, suggesting that dark energy may not be a constant after all. Their groundbreaking research hints at the evolution of dark energy over cosmic time, potentially reshaping our understanding of the universe's expansion. The duo also explores the innovative techniques used to create the largest 3D map of the universe, using robotic technology to analyze distant galaxies.

Renowned astrophysicist Adam Riess discusses the Hubble tension challenging our understanding of the universe, variations in the expansion rate, dark energy's role, and the concept of the cosmological principle with Brian Keating. Key topics include measuring distances, Einstein's contribution, and reflections on competition in science.

Dr. Adam Riess, Physics Nobel Prize laureate, discusses the Hubble Tension and the discrepancies in measuring the expansion of the Universe. They explore the significance of Cepheid variables, advancements in instruments like the James Webb Space Telescope, and the impact of dark energy. They also delve into measuring the cosmological constant and the challenges of finding supernovae. The concept of time dilation and the use of quasars as distance measuring tools are highlighted.

Adam Riess, a Nobel Prize-winning astrophysicist, discusses the universe's accelerating expansion and the intriguing 'Hubble tension'—a discrepancy in the measured expansion rate. He shares insights into the debate between indirect cosmic microwave background measurements and direct observational data. The conversation delves into challenges with current cosmological models, the role of dark energy, and how supernovae act as cosmic distance markers. Riess also emphasizes the importance of collaboration in addressing fundamental questions in cosmology.

This week, guests Hiranya Peiris, a Professor of Astrophysics, and Adam Riess, a Professor of Physics and Astronomy, dive into the puzzling discrepancies in measurements of the Hubble constant. They discuss the implications of these inconsistencies for our understanding of the cosmos and whether new physics might be necessary. The conversation also touches on a groundbreaking synthetic E. coli genome, showcasing how innovative genetic coding can reshape biology. The legacy of explorer Alexander von Humboldt adds a historical twist, linking environmentalism with scientific advancement.