Can Colliding Stars Snap the Hubble Tension?

Join this in-depth World Science Festival talk where cosmologist Hiranya Peiris and moderator Brian Greene explore fundamental cosmological mysteries including dark matter, dark energy, and the universe's expansion rate. Delve into discussions about the "six numbers" that define our universe, the limitations of inflationary theory, and the evidence supporting dark matter's existence. Learn about AXIONS and the strong CP problem, insights from the WMAP mission, and the revolutionary potential of the Vera Rubin Telescope. Discover how AI is transforming astronomical data analysis, the significance of neutron star mergers for understanding gravitational waves, and current knowledge about dark energy. The conversation also examines whether the multiverse concept represents legitimate science or mere speculation, and explores the emerging role of quantum simulations in cosmological research. This program is part of the Big Ideas series, supported by the John Templeton Foundation.