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The Infinite Monkey’s Guide to... Building a Universe
Oct 11, 2023
Alternative theories of the universe's beginnings, the role of comedians in science, dangerous science education, exploring black holes, and understanding the significance of the Higgs boson
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- The universe had an exciting beginning 13.7 billion years ago, supported by evidence like the synthesis of chemical elements and the expansion of the universe.
- Crossing the event horizon of a big enough black hole would feel similar to weightlessness on the International Space Station and could provide Wi-Fi and a view of the surrounding galaxy.
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Understanding the Big Bang
Cosmologist Carlos Frank explains that while we don't know exactly what happened at the Big Bang, empirical evidence such as the synthesis of chemical elements, the discovery of microwave background radiation, and the expansion of the universe all point to the fact that the universe had an exciting beginning 13.7 billion years ago.
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