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Galaxies Are Older Than We Thought — That's A Big Deal

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The Birth of the Universe: From Hot Plasma to Cosmic Structures

This chapter delves into the preheating phase preceding the hot Big Bang, discussing the creation of fundamental particles like hydrogen and helium. It highlights the emergence of cosmic microwave background radiation and how these events set the groundwork for the formation of stars and galaxies, ultimately shaping the universe we know today.

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