The golden age of cosmology
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NASA's Cosmic Background Explorer satellite has detected evidence of lumpy formations in existence that helps determine the structure of the modern universe. The big bang theory still has some discrepancies, and scientists say we must respect nature.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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Plan B for the cosmos; if the new cosmology fails, what's the backup plan?
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Among the most widely accepted concepts in cosmology are the big bang theory and the accompanying expanding universe theory. However, there are numerous alternative concepts, such as the varying-speed-of-light theory
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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Making sense of modern cosmology
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The field of cosmology is producing new ideas and discoveries at a rapid rate, some of which conflict with one other. Consistent theories include the belief that the universe is expanding and cooling.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2001
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