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What is dark energy?
Dark energy is a mysterious force thought to be responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe. It's one of the biggest puzzles in science, and the Roman telescope is expected to revolutionise our understanding of it. By observing distant galaxies, scientists hope to gather more clues about its nature.
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