Cosmology
Overview
Explore the origin, evolution, and ultimate fate of the universe.
The Big Bang
Origin of the Universe
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Cosmic Microwave Background
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Nucleosynthesis
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Expanding Universe
Hubble's Law
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Dark Energy
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Ultimate Fate
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Dark Matter
Evidence for Dark Matter
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Dark Matter Candidates
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Multiverse Theories
Parallel Universes
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Extra Dimensions
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