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Largest 2D map of the universe helps scientists discover new gravitational lenses

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An international team utilizing DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys and AI identified 70 new gravitational lenses, significantly expanding the known collection. These cosmic alignments magnify distant galaxies, enabling deeper insights into dark matter, galaxy evolution, and the universe's large-scale structure.

Key points

• Scientists identified 70 new gravitational lenses using DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys combined with artificial intelligence.
• These lenses magnify distant galaxies, allowing researchers to study dark matter and galaxy evolution.

Context and limitations

Data sourced from DESI Legacy Imaging Surveys; findings represent confirmed discoveries rather than forecasts.

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