How does the force of gravity relate to the expansion of the universe?

Newton's law of gravity states: "The smaller the distance between masses, the greater the gravitational force between them." But I don't understand how it affects the expansion of the universe. I know that due to an energy (dark energy), the universe is expanding faster than it should. It is said that when masses, for example…

We hear very little about basic research in Germany?

I would be interested in these topics from Germany: how is research carried out in these specialist areas? Astronomers find first evidence of strange quantum properties of empty space Andreas Müller Reading time: approx. 3 minutes This artist's impression shows how light coming from the surface of a strongly magnetized neutron star (left) becomes linearly…