astrophysics & physics

Cosmological Time: The Origin, Age, and Fate of Time Itself

Did time have a beginning? Trace cosmic history from the Planck era through the Big Bang, inflation, and the cosmic microwave background to the far future. Examine whether 'before the Big Bang' is a meaningful question and what heat death means for time.

Duration
40 minutes
Difficulty
Intermediate
Age group
Adults
Pass threshold
75%

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