We have a remarkably complete picture in many ways - and it could be that we're not accounting for something that's almost three-quarters of the entire universe. Saul Perlmutter accountcompleteentire Change image and share on social
The original project began because we know the universe is expanding. Everybody had assumed that gravity would slow down the expansion of the universe and everything would come to a halt and collapse. The big surprise was it was actually speeding up. Saul Perlmutter assumebeginbig share on social
I am delighted, excited, and deeply honored. Saul Perlmutter deeplydelightexcite Change image and share on social
For almost a century, the Universe has been known to be expanding as a consequence of the Big Bang about 14 billion years ago. However, the discovery that this expansion is accelerating is astounding. If the expansion will continue to speed up, the Universe will end in ice. Saul Perlmutter accelerateagoastound share on social
If you ask almost any of them, 'Do you stand behind your theory? Is this the answer?' I think almost everyone would say, 'No, no, no. I'm just trying to expand the range of possibilities.' We really don't know what's going on. Saul Perlmutter answerexpandpossibility share on social
This is the kind of discovery that resonates. Saul Perlmutter discoverykindresonate Change image and share on social
As a scientist, you feel a sense of team spirit for your country but you also have a sense of team spirit for the international community. Saul Perlmutter communitycountryfeel Change image and share on social
I will say that growing up as a kid in an urban environment and having lived in cities all my life, the one achievement that everyone can look forward to is getting the perfect parking spot. Saul Perlmutter achievementcityenvironment Change image and share on social
It seemed like my favourite kind of job - a wonderful chance to ask something absolutely fundamental: the fate of the Universe and whether the Universe was infinite or not. Saul Perlmutter absolutelychancefate Change image and share on social
There are still so many questions to answer. When you look at any part of the universe, you have to feel humbled. Saul Perlmutter answerfeelhumble Change image and share on social
