The mystery of missing mass
Mapping the invisible
The runaway cosmos
The ultimate fate of the universe
YOUR GOAL
Master of The invisible universe
artiteacher Fate of the Universe
Dark energy is pushing us far, (so far!) We're freezing out every last star! (yeah, every star!)
artiteacher The oldest light in the universe provides a detailed snapshot of the early cosmic ingredients that shaped our modern reality.
artiteacher If dark energy's strength increases over time, it could eventually tear apart galaxies, planets, and even individual atoms.
artiteacher Adjust dark energy levels to learn if the universe will freeze, rip, or collapse.
Cosmic baby picture: The Cosmic Microwave Background is the oldest light in the universe, dating back to 380,000 years after the Big Bang.
A hypothetical form of energy that is postulated to accelerate the expansion of the universe. Discovered by astronomers in 1998, this force may drive the cosmos toward an endless, cold Big Freeze.
What could happen in the 'Big Rip' scenario if dark energy becomes infinitely strong?
In the cosmic tug-of-war, what is dark matter trying to do to the structure of the universe?
What is the name of the cosmic fate where dark energy expands the universe forever until all stars freeze and die?
Which European Space Agency satellite, active from 2009 to 2013, provided the most precise map of the Cosmic Microwave Background?
What is the term for the theoretical scenario where gravity eventually wins and collapses the universe back into a singularity?
What percentage of the universe is made of normal, visible matter like stars, planets, and gas?
What is the Cosmic Microwave Background, which helps scientists study the early universe's composition?
How old was the universe when the light of the Cosmic Microwave Background was first released?