A team of over 900 researchers, known as the DESI Collaboration, has produced a detailed 3D map of the universe.

The map spans 11 billion years of the universe's expansion and was created using the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument in Arizona.

Findings challenge the prevailing view of dark energy as a constant force, suggesting it may have evolved over billions of years.

The discovery raises the possibility that our understanding of basic physics, cosmology, and the universe's destiny may need substantial revision.

If dark energy has changed over time, the universe could potentially end in a 'big crunch' instead of expanding indefinitely.

The research results are documented in preprint papers and are currently awaiting peer review.