Dark energy has long been one of the most puzzling concepts in cosmology. First introduced to explain why the Universe’s expansion is accelerating, dark energy is believed to account for nearly 68% of the Universe’s total energy. Yet, despite decades of theoretical modeling and astronomical observation, its actual nature remains unknown. It has never been directly observed, measured, or recreated in any laboratory setting.
So, what if dark energy doesn’t exist at all?
This is the bold yet well-substantiated proposition of Scientist Baldevkrishan Sharma in his groundbreaking book, “Natural Universe Expansion (NUE)”. Drawing on more than 25 years of research under the Astrogenesis Research Foundation, Sharma argues that the Universe’s accelerated expansion can be explained without invoking hypothetical constructs like dark energy or dark matter.
The Problem with Hubble’s Law
Since 1929, Hubble’s Law has suggested that galaxies move away from each other at velocities proportional to their distance. This relationship led to the estimation of a fixed age of the Universe. However, inconsistencies in the measurement of the Hubble Constant (Ho) have exposed major flaws. As observed in NASA data and CMBR studies, the acceleration of cosmic expansion doesn’t align with predictions made using Ho.
This discrepancy, often termed the “Hubble tension,” led scientists to introduce dark energy as a placeholder explanation. Sharma, however, views this as a workaround for a flawed equation.
The NUE Theory: A Natural, Time-Integrated Expansion Model
Instead of relying on dark energy, Sharma introduces the Natural Universe Expansion (NUE) theory. The core of this theory lies in the Nu Constant, a dynamic and non-linear constant that incorporates time as a variable—something missing in Hubble’s framework.
The NUE Law asserts that the Universe expands through natural accretion, where celestial bodies increase in mass, size, and distance in a time-bound, compounding manner. This organic expansion, according to Sharma, is a built-in property of matter in the Universe. The result? Acceleration occurs naturally, without requiring unknown forces.
The Living Organic Universe Model
What makes NUE even more revolutionary is its connection to the Living Organic Universe (LOU) model. This model reimagines the Universe as a dynamic, self-regulating living system—one that grows, evolves, and maintains internal balance in properties like density and temperature.
As the Universe expands, so do the celestial bodies within it, maintaining proportionate relationships. This negates the need for energy input from a dark source to explain acceleration.
Final Thoughts
Dark energy may have served as a useful placeholder, but Sharma’s NUE Theory offers a scientifically grounded and mathematically precise alternative. It’s time for cosmologists, astrophysicists, and emerging researchers to critically examine whether the Universe truly needs dark energy—or if its acceleration is just a natural law of growth over time.
To dive deeper into the NUE Theory and access the full research, visit the Astrogenesis Research Foundation.