27 October 2026
Faculty of Physics - University of Warsaw
Europe/Warsaw timezone

Cracks in the Standard Cosmological Model: Anomalies, Tensions, and Hints of New Physics

27 Oct 2026, 16:10
1h
Aula 0.06 (Faculty of Physics - University of Warsaw)

Aula 0.06

Faculty of Physics - University of Warsaw

Ludwika Pasteura 5, 02-093 Warszawa

Speaker

Dr Eleonora Di Valentino (University of Sheffield)

Description

The ΛCDM model has long served as the standard paradigm in cosmology, offering a remarkably successful description of the Universe’s evolution. Yet, as observational precision continues to improve, persistent tensions have emerged across a range of probes, including the well-known Hubble constant discrepancy. While individual datasets may each align with ΛCDM, their collective interpretation reveals significant discordances that challenge the model’s internal consistency. In this talk, I will review the most prominent tensions in modern cosmology and assess their implications. I will present recent results pointing to hints of dynamical dark energy and interactions within the dark sector. I will also reflect on the growing influence of methodological choices, such as dataset selection and model assumptions, in shaping our cosmological conclusions.

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