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Chaos theory explained: A deep dive into an unpredictable universe
By Paul Sutter published
Reference Chaos theory explains the behavior of dynamic systems like weather, which are extremely sensitive to initial conditions. They cannot be truly predicted.
Our expanding universe: Age, history & other facts
By Charles Q. Choi, Ailsa Harvey last updated
Reference The universe was born with the Big Bang as an unimaginably hot, dense point. SPACE.com offers an overview of the universe and its history, age and structure.
How did CBS' Big Bang Theory send Howard Wolowitz to space?
By Robert Z. Pearlman published
Reference CBS’ Big Bang Theory set designers constructed a replica of a Russian spacecraft and the International Space Station for Howard Wolowitz's trip to space.
CERN pauses future research collaboration with Russia at Ukrainian scientists' request
By Tereza Pultarova published
CERN will not enter new cooperations with Russian scientific institutions following a request of Ukraine's scientists to halt partnerships with Russian science institutions.
Alternatives to the Big Bang Theory (infographic)
By Karl Tate published
Infographic Most astronomers believe the universe began 13.8 billion years ago in a sudden explosion called the Big Bang. Other theorists have invented alternatives and extensions to this idea.
'Standard model' of cosmology called into question by new measurements
By Chelsea Gohd last updated
Is there really a 'crisis' in cosmology?
By Paul Sutter last updated
You may have heard about the "cosmology crisis:" Different methods of measuring the age of the universe are giving different results, and cosmologists have no idea why.
Mysteries of Stephen Hawking's doodle-filled blackboard may finally be solved
By Brandon Specktor published
A new museum exhibit hopes to uncover the secrets behind the doodles, in-jokes and coded messages on a blackboard that Stephen Hawking kept for more than 35 years.
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