For decades, dark energy has remained one of cosmology’s greatest enigmas. Thought to constitute nearly 68% of the universe, it is proposed to explain the accelerating expansion of space. But what if this mysterious force never existed? What if the cosmos expands not due to an invisible energy, but due to an intrinsic property of nature itself?
This is precisely the bold proposition made by Scientist Baldevkrishan Sharma in his groundbreaking book, “Natural Universe Expansion (NUE)”. Developed through over 25 years of rigorous research at the Astrogenesis Research Foundation, the NUE Theory redefines how we understand cosmic evolution.
❌ The Problem with Dark Energy
The concept of dark energy arose from inconsistencies in Hubble’s Law—which posits that the recession velocity of galaxies is proportional to their distance from Earth. Observations, however, showed galaxies moving away faster than the law could account for, leading scientists to suggest a mysterious, repelling force: dark energy.
But this hypothesis has always been problematic. Dark energy is not directly observable. It’s inferred—based on gaps in existing models. This is where Sharma’s NUE Theory steps in with a revolutionary alternative.
✅ The NUE Theory: A Natural Expansion
Instead of relying on dark energy, the NUE Theory explains cosmic acceleration through a continuous, intrinsic, and compounding expansion of all celestial matter, governed by a time-integrated constant known as the Nu Constant (distinct from the fixed Hubble constant).
Where Hubble’s model suggests a linear and static view of cosmic expansion, NUE offers a non-linear, time-sensitive model. This fundamental shift eliminates the need for dark energy entirely.
Sharma argues that the universe is not a passive structure, but a living, organic system. His Living Organic Universe (LOU) Model proposes that just like biological systems grow, adapt, and evolve, so does the cosmos. Every atom, galaxy, and planetary body undergoes a proportional expansion in mass, size, and space while maintaining consistent density and temperature.
🔬 Scientific Implications
The implications for physics, cosmology, and astrophysics are profound. With the NUE Law, researchers gain a tool that addresses multiple inconsistencies in current models—ranging from the age of the universe to mass increase in celestial bodies. It also resolves doubts regarding gravitational anomalies and questions the foundation of dark matter and dark energy cosmology altogether.
By incorporating time as a dynamic factor in universal calculations, NUE succeeds where Hubble’s Law falls short.
🎓 Why This Matters to Scientists and PhD Students
For academic researchers in cosmology, astrophysics, and space science, this is a paradigm-shifting opportunity. Sharma’s theory invites scholars to re-examine deep-rooted assumptions, challenge traditional models, and expand the boundaries of known physics.
Whether you’re a PhD student exploring alternative cosmological models or a senior scientist questioning the inconsistencies of dark energy, the NUE Theory provides a refreshing, research-backed framework worth exploring.