[Tolsti2]

‘Cosmic inflation’ is the answer. The universe expanded faster than the speed of light. In fact, it still does. Places far away are moving away from us faster than the speed of light. The space between us and it is stretching out, which doesn’t violate any physical laws.

[BlueStateBlues]

Really? Expanding faster than the speed of light? I may have known that in the past but it’s very fascinating. Thanks, very much.

Does anyone know how much faster than the speed of light the new volume of space is being created? I’m going to have to study and think about this aspect. Thanks again.

[allmost]

In reference to #78. A variation in time itself over the age of the Universe could work as well. As spacetime congeals it contains less energy and therefor less effect on the particles contained within. It's just as probable, if not more so, than dark matter/energy.

[Nathan Zachary]

‘Cosmic inflation’ is the answer. The universe expanded faster than the speed of light. In fact, it still does. Places far away are moving away from us faster than the speed of light. The space between us and it is stretching out, which doesn’t violate any physical laws.

You can imagine whatever you like.