Astronomy
Cosmological Constraints on the Hubble Constant from Time-Delay Lensing of Quasars
Quick fact
Time-delay lensing measurements of quasars provide a one-step geometric measurement of the Hubble constant, free from the distance ladder's step-by-step calibration, and have measured H0 around 70-75 km/s/Mpc, contributing to the 'Hubble tension'.
Why this is interesting
Imagine seeing the same quasar at four different points in the sky, each flashing at a slightly different time. This cosmic mirage can reveal how fast the universe is expanding—but how?