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Expansion of the universe

How old is the universe?

19 April 2021

There are two competing estimates on the age of the universe.  
The surprising benefits of contemplating the death of the universe

The surprising benefits of contemplating the death of the universe

20 May 2020

Cosmologist Katie Mack spends her days pondering the end of everything. Whether the cosmos dies a slow heat death or winks out of existence tomorrow, she finds it helps put everyday troubles in perspective

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