Space-Time Bubble

Space-Time Bubble

Space-Time Bubble void Copernicus earth

Scientists say the earth might be trapped in "bubble of space-time" in a "void". According to astrophysicists at Oxford University, the "void" theory means that earth is a special place in the universe, a hypothesis that contradicts the theory of Copernicus.¹

Fast Facts

Theory presented by Timothy Clifton, Pedro G. Ferreira and Kate Land from the University of Oxford²
Study titled: "Living in a Void: Testing the Copernican Principle with Distant Supernovae"²
Dark energy: Hypothetical force that could draw out things in the universe at a perpetually-increasing rate³

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Space-Time Bubble News

FOXNews.com: Scientists: Earth may Exist in Giant Cosmic Bubble (October 1, 2008)
USAToday.com: Do We Live in a Giant Cosmic Bubble (September 30, 2008)
Physorg.com: Dark Energy v. The Void: What if Copernicus was Wrong? (September 26, 2008)

Space-Time Bubble Theory Information

Lanl.arVix.org: Living in a Void: Testing The Copernican...(July 9, 2008)
Wikipedia: Accelerating Universe
Wikipedia: Copernican Principle

Space-Time Bubble Blogs and Commentaries

Hypography Forum: Do we live in a Giant Cosmic Bubble? (September 30, 2008)
Godlike Productions: Earth May Exist in a Giant Cosmic Bubble (October 1, 2008)
i09: Earth: A Very Special Place In the Void (September 29, 2008)
New Scientist: Are We Living in a Giant Cosmic Void? (July 18, 2008)
Daily Galaxy: Are We Living in a Giant Void? (July 21, 2008)