Articles related to "Origins Of The Universe"

The big bang theory predicts the universe has cooled to a few degrees above absolute zero and is awash in a faint glow of the 3K microwave cosmic background radiation.

The Big Bang remains the most trusted theory to explain how the universe originated. But, there are others which some scientists still believe to be plausible.

Throughout history, humans have tried to explain how everything came to be. The theories we came up with were conjecture based on intuition and imagination.

George Gamow was an early advocate of the big bang theory for the origin of the universe. Many of his details were incorrect, but he got the essential idea right.

The steady state theory was a mid 20th century alternative to the big bang theory. It suggested that there was no moment of creation. The universe has always existed.

A brief overview of the history of the universe from its origin in the big bang to the origin of life on Earth and how the needed raw materials for life formed.

The Universe is governed by the laws of physics, and there are several different possibilities to explain their existence.

Isaac Newton once wrote: "This most beautiful system of the sun, planets, and comets, could only proceed from the counsel and dominion of an intelligent Being..."

How should Christians understand the first two chapters of Genesis? How did God create the "heavens and the earth"?

This nonfiction science adventure follows a committed team of scientists and graduate students who journey to the end of the Earth to conduct an experiment.

Contrary to what the phrase suggests, the concept of imaginary time is not only valid, but also extremely useful in understanding the space-time and the universe's origin

A frank discussion of atheism, supported by science, and theism, dependent on blind faith. Why religious dogma hates critical thinking and scientific methodology

No one is sure how the end will come to the Universe. However, some interesting theories have emerged that could explain how it all might happen.

The Bible begins with a simple declaration: "In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth." (Genesis 1:1) No other part of the Bible is as hotly contested.

Celebrate the International Year of Astronomy around the globe by raising awareness and promoting the science and enjoyment of the stars to others.

The wavelengths of the electromagnetic radiation emitted by an ideal blackbody radiator depends only on the temperature.

How important is spirituality to you? In relationships, religious differences can lead to open, stimulating discussion of your beliefs or to painful arguments.

The theory of biological evolution is the best known evolutionary idea in modern science, however evolutionary concepts are common in all sciences not just biology.

Indian Summer events at the British Museum include Indian art, India Landscape, plus talks, family events and educational activities led by Indian academics and artists.

While considered one of the two holiest days of the Christian year, Easter has very pagan roots. Learn about the origins of Easter.

"Parallel Universe" has been airing periodically on the Science Channel, and is one of the most comprehensible introductions to the topic.

Brief biography of Stephen Hawking, English scientist famous for work on black holes in space and the big bang, and his bestselling book, A Brief History of Time.

This century could see scientific discoveries ranging from designer babies to thinking machines, and such discoveries will raise profound ethical questions.

Blast!, The Garden, Earth Days, and Pressure Cooker Highlight 18th Annual Florida Film Festival Documentary Competition.

Biocentrism is a recent and highly controversial theory that proposes the existence of the universe is dependent upon the presence of life within that universe.

Hubble discovered the expansion of the universe, but De Sitter, Friedman, & Lemaitre used Einstein's general relativity to predict the expanding universe & the big bang.

Billions of people believe in God. Are there reasons to believe in God, though, outside of faith? Is there evidence for the existence of God?

Penzias and Wilson accidentally discovered the 3K cosmic microwave background radiation, which provided strong evidence supporting the big bang theory.

The evolution vs creationism controversy grows ever more contentious and today rages not only scientifically but legally, socially, educationally, and even religiously.

Atheism has few answers when presented with the origin and nature of the universe. This article explains why.

The Bible says that the "heavens declare [God's] handiwork." Does the complexity and order of the universe bring us closer to accepting the reality of God?

According to eastern and occult philosophy, mankind lived in other planets before Earth existed. Theosophy explains where humans come from, where they will go and why.