Scientists create largest-ever cosmological simulation

A Chinese-led research team has unveiled “HyperMillennium,” the largest cosmological simulation ever created, offering scientists a powerful way to study how the universe evolved over billions of years.

Developed by researchers including those from the National Astronomical Observatories of China, the simulation models a virtual universe spanning 12 billion light-years and tracks the behavior of trillions of dark matter particles over 10 billion years.

Using advanced computing and N-body simulation techniques, scientists can “rewind” cosmic history to better understand how galaxies formed and how dark matter and dark energy shape the universe. The project also supports major space missions like the Euclid mission.

Experts say the simulation marks a major breakthrough in computational cosmology, producing vast datasets and enabling high-precision testing of current models of the universe.

Credit : CGTN