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The European Space Agency released a map of the afterglow of the big bang map, which contains anomalies that challenge our understanding of the universe.

This is the first book to address what will be an epoch-defining scientific paradigm shift. Will we ever know what happened before the big bang? What's at the bottom of a black hole? Are there universes beyond our own? Does time exist? Are the once immutable laws of physics changing?

©2015 Stuart Clark (P)2016 W.F. Howes Ltd Astronomy Astronomy & Space Science Cosmology Physics Science Black Hole Mathematics

Critic reviews

"It is no revelation that some data on the early Universe sit uneasily with the standard model of cosmology. But in his clued-up overview, astronomy journalist Stuart Clark's picture of the yawning gaps in our understanding of the cosmos is fuller than most." ( Nature Magazine)
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It is refreshing to hear about that gaping gaps in the science world. I didn't realise we had papered over so many of the cracks!

An interesting challenge to established thinking

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What did you like most about The Unknown Universe?

The narration and content

What other book might you compare The Unknown Universe to, and why?

Human Universe, they both portray elements of the universe as yet unknown and explore what might be

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Good listen would recommend

Throughly enjoyed

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Excellent narration of an interesting subject full of historical facts and easy to follow scientific theories. You will find yourself listening again and not finding it boring.

Addictive listening

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