The universe may not face disintegration (the Big Rip) but rather compression.

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The discussion about the universe's fate has always been an interesting subject of debate, not only among scientists and astronomers but also among inquisitive students and children. Whenever there is ...

For centuries, people have looked to the stars, asking how it all began—and how it might end. Now, thanks to a bold new study by physicists from Cornell University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and ...

Studies suggest that the universe's expansion is decelerating — but what could that mean for the future of the cosmos?

It’s known as the ‘Big Rip’ theory of the end of the universe. It used to be a fringe theory, but has gained some currency as a means to explain the strange behaviour of dark energy, which was ...