- New data from major dark-energy observatories suggests the universe may not expand indefinitely, challenging previous beliefs.
- A Cornell physicist's calculations, based on this new data, indicate a potential "big crunch" scenario for the cosmos.
- According to www.sciencedaily.com, these calculations suggest the universe will reach its maximum size in approximately 11 billion years.
- The universe is then predicted to begin collapsing, leading to a "big crunch" about 20 billion years from now.
- This new understanding directly contradicts the long-held scientific belief in the eternal expansion of the universe.
Universe's End: Big Crunch Predicted
New data from dark-energy observatories and a Cornell physicist's calculations suggest the universe may not expand indefinitely, potentially heading towards a "big crunch." This groundbreaking research predicts the cosmos will reach its maximum size in 11 billion years before collapsing back in on itself around 20 billion years from now, overturning the long-held belief in eternal expansion.
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