What will be the fate of the universe?
What will be the fate of the universe?
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Universe collapses in on itself (the big crunch)
15%
Universe bounces (collapses and re-expands repeatedly in an oscillatory motion)
35%
Universe keeps expanding at a steady rate
10%
Universe expands at an increasing rate (the big rip)
29%
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Lots of research is being done on the origin of the universe and what it's fate will be in the future. Evidence remains for a number of these theories and with more research taking place, the fate of the universe seems to be more and more obscure. What does the public think about this matter?
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