47-Million-Galaxy Study Challenges Assumption That Universe Is Uniform

A new study analyzing data from 47 million galaxies has found that the cosmic web displays persistent large-scale patterns across the universe. This challenges the cosmological principle, a foundational assumption in modern cosmology that states the universe is broadly uniform and homogeneous at large scales. The findings suggest that structure in the universe may extend further than previously accepted. If confirmed, the results could prompt a significant rethinking of standard cosmological models.