Imagine a cosmic detective squad searching for clues about the universe’s biggest mystery: dark energy. China’s Tianlai project, a cutting-edge astronomical initiative in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, just got a major upgrade—it’s now an official SKA Pathfinder! Recognized by the global Square Kilometer Array (SKA) Organization, Tianlai joins a league of elite facilities worldwide tackling questions like 'Why is the universe expanding faster?' and 'What even is dark energy?' (Spoiler: Scientists say it makes up ~70% of the cosmos! )
Equipped with two badass telescope arrays—96 feed sources in a columnar setup and 16 parabolic dishes—the project is like a 21st-century treasure hunt for neutral hydrogen signals. These findings will help build the SKA, a mega radio telescope network spanning continents, with China as a key player. Think of it as ‘science diplomacy’ meets ‘interstellar exploration’.
For young innovators and space nerds, Tianlai’s mission shows how teamwork across 10+ countries can crack universal puzzles. And hey, if decoding dark energy sounds cooler than your latest Netflix binge, maybe it’s time to join the STEM party!
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Recognized by the global Square Kilometer Array (SKA) Organization, Tianlai joins a league of elite facilities worldwide tackling questions like 'Why is the universe expanding faster?' and 'What even is dark energy?' (Spoiler: Scientists say it makes up ~70% of the cosmos! 
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These findings will help build the SKA, a mega radio telescope network spanning continents, with China as a key player. Think of it as ‘science diplomacy’ meets ‘interstellar exploration’.
