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The universe that science reveals to us can seem far outside the comfort zone of the human mind. Subjects near and far open up dizzying vistas, from the infinit

This is a provocative account of the astounding new answers to the most basic philosophical question: Where did the universe come from and how will it end?

A new look at the first few seconds after the Big Bang—and how research into these moments continues to revolutionize our understanding of our universe Scient