Rewriting Cosmology: New Calculations Shake Foundations of the Big Bang Theory

The Big Bang myth

Universes are nested, a bit like Russian dolls or coffee tables — at least, that’s what I took from a new cosmological theory presented this week. According to a team of physicists from the University of Portsmouth, the edge of the observable universe might be the event horizon of a black hole, belonging to a different, upper-level universe. In other words, “our” universe — for now suddenly we have to use the possessive, to ward off potential con

Rewriting Cosmology: New Calculations Shake Foundations of the Big Bang Theory

New findings from the University of Bonn challenge the assumptions of the standard cosmological model. The faint “afterglow” that fills the universe has long been one of the most important clues supporting the Big Bang theory. Known as cosmic microwave background radiation, this ancient light not only serves as a snapshot of the early universe, [...]

Ask A Genius 1391: Can AI Revolutionize Physics and Rewrite the Big Bang Theory?

Author(s): Rick Rosner and Scott Douglas Jacobsen Publication (Outlet/Website): Ask A Genius Publication Date (yyyy/mm/dd): 2025/05/28 Rick Rosner is an accomplished television writer with credits on shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Crank Yankers, and The Man Show. Over his career, he has earned multiple Writers Guild Award nominations—winning one—and an Emmy nomination. Rosner holds a broad academic background, graduating with the equivalent of e…

Battle of the Big Bang: can the universe explain itself? with ...

This week on Unbelievable?, Andy Kind hosts a mind-expanding cosmic debate with two leading cosmologists, Dr Niayesh Afshordi and Dr Hugh Ross, joined by science communicator and Battle of the Big Bang co-author, Phil Halper.