Recent work with type I supernovae at great distances suggests the universe may in fact be accelerating its expansion,a discovery attributed to a newly found:
A) repulsive charge on dark matter.
B) polarization and a universal spinning magnetic field.
C) dark energy.
D) magnetic field associated with antimatter.
E) mass determined for the neutrinos.

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The discovery of accelerating expansion in the universe is attributed to the presence of dark energy, a mysterious force that is believed to make up the majority of the universe's energy density. This was found from recent work with Type I supernovae at great distances. Options A, B, D, and E are not supported by current scientific evidence.

Recent Work with Type I Supernovae at Great Distances Suggests