11.   That poses a problem because the measurement of the expansion rate of the universe depends vitally on accurately measuring distances to remote galaxies.

12.   This should produce a more refined measure of differences in the expansion rate over time and perhaps reveal any distorting variations in supernovas then and now.

13.   This means that the true age of the universe might be greater than indicated by the present expansion rate.

14.   That expansion rate is considered far too rapid by most analysts to keep inflation at bay.