Did JWST Just Solve the Biggest Crisis in Cosmology? Wendy Freedman [Ep. 461]

Discrepancies between different measurements of the Hubble constant
have caused a major crisis in cosmology.  Our guest today, the
incredible Wendy Freedman, is at the forefront of efforts to
resolve this tension. Known for her pioneering work on the Hubble
Key Project and her important contributions to the measurement of
the Hubble constant, Wendy is now using the James Webb Space
Telescope to bring clarity to this debate.  With decades of
experience and a deep understanding of the complexity of cosmic
measurements, there is no one better to shed light on this issue.
So, can the James Webb Space Telescope help solve one of the
biggest puzzles in cosmology? Tune in to this episode of Into the
Impossible to find out!— Key Takeaways:  00:00 Intro 
01:18 The role of JWST in solving the Hubble tension  04:01
Comparing different distance indicators 20:45 Standard sirens 
34:05 Accurate cosmology vs. precision cosmology  36:35 Vera
C. Rubin Observatory and Giant Magellan Telescope 42:50 Wendy’s
take on dark energy  45:32 Outro  Additional
resources:  ️ Learn more about Wendy Freedman:  Uni
website:
https://astro.uchicago.edu/people/wendy-l-freedman.php  ️
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