Dark energy just got even weirder and why the Universe may end in a 'Big Crunch'

Recent evidence suggests that dark energy, a mysterious force driving the universe's expansion, may be changing in ways that challenge current scientific understanding. This has sparked controversy, with some astronomers proposing that the universe could end in a "Big Crunch" scenario, where galaxies are pulled back together by gravity. A South Korean team's findings hint at dark energy weakening, potentially leading to this outcome. While some scientists question these findings, the research has significant implications for cosmology and the fate of the universe.