Say itRED-shift
Simple meaning
Light stretched toward the red end of the spectrum because its source is moving away.
Why it’s cool
It is how we know the universe is expanding — distant galaxies look redder.
Difficulty 🧠🧠🧠Physics · Cosmology
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Say itRED-shift
Simple meaning
Light stretched toward the red end of the spectrum because its source is moving away.
Why it’s cool
It is how we know the universe is expanding — distant galaxies look redder.
Today’s word is Exaptation.
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