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The end of the universe has always felt like a distant abstraction. But new calculations suggest that our original timeline might have been wildly optimistic. According to a team of Dutch scientists, ...

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A team of scientists thinks the answer is "yes." When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. The universe could be teaching itself how to ...