The universe’s physical constants are so fine-tuned, it’s statistically impossible for them to exist by chance. Yet here we are - on a planet orbiting a star, asking questions. The only explanation?

If ultimately true, the universe will reach its maximum size around 11 billion years from now. At that point, physics (and ...

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