big bang
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the explosion that, according to most scientists, caused the existence of the universe
- The Big Bang theory posits that the universe began with a massive explosion approximately 13.8 billion years ago.
- Astronomers study cosmic microwave background radiation to gather evidence supporting the Big Bang theory.
- The concept of the Big Bang revolutionized our understanding of the origin and evolution of the universe.
- The discovery of the expanding universe provided observational support for the Big Bang model.
- Scientists continue to explore the implications of the Big Bang theory through astronomical observations and theoretical physics.