Articles for tag: BlackHoles, EndOfTime, Quantum Physics, Space and Time, UniverseDeath

Capture of the NGC 1672 spiral galaxy showcasing its majestic spiral arms and bright core.

Scientists Just Predicted the Universe’s Death And It’s Much Sooner Than You Think

Jan Otte

For centuries, humans have been trying to figure out the ultimate destiny of the universe, will it collapse, freeze, or disappear into nothingness? Today, a new study indicates the universe’s end date could come much sooner than anyone ever thought. Picking up on the groundbreaking ideas of Stephen Hawking, astrophysicists estimate that the final traces ...

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How the Speed of Light Changed Everything We Know About the Universe

Jan Otte

The speed of light was a mystery for millennia, a fugitive constant that escaped measurement and understanding. Now among the most basic foundations of contemporary physics, it shapes our knowledge of space, time, and the very fabric of reality. Light’s speed is more than just a number; it’s a cosmic speed limit, a ruler for ...