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Posted: Tue Feb 17, 2026 9:14 am
New data from major dark-energy observatories suggest the universe may not expand forever after all. A Cornell physicist calculates that the cosmos is heading toward a dramatic reversal: after reaching its maximum size in about 11 billion years, it could begin collapsing, ultimately ending in a “big crunch” roughly 20 billion years from now.
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 225537.htm
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2 ... 225537.htm