Largest 2D map of the universe helps scientists discover new gravitational lenses

Astronomers used machine learning to scan sky survey data and confirmed 70 new gravitational lenses with follow-up spectroscopy. These additions expand a shared catalog used to study dark matter and cosmic structure. Researchers can now systematically target rare objects instead of depending on accidental discoveries.

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