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How the Universe Ends

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Explore the ultimate fate of the cosmos in this public lecture by theoretical astrophysicist Dr. Katie Mack from the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. Discover what modern astrophysics reveals about how the universe's 13.8-billion-year story that began with the Big Bang will eventually conclude. Learn about the various scenarios for cosmic destruction and what the catastrophic end of all reality would look like from a scientific perspective. Gain insights into cutting-edge cosmological research on dark matter, the early universe, and the fundamental forces that will shape our cosmic future. The lecture presents complex astrophysical concepts in an accessible format, drawing from Dr. Mack's expertise as both a researcher and science communicator, including her work as author of "The End of Everything (Astrophysically Speaking)" and her contributions to major publications like the New York Times and Scientific American.

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How the Universe Ends: Dr. Katie Mack Public Lecture

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

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