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big bang

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/ˈbɪɡ ˈbæŋ/
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the explosion that, according to most scientists, caused the existence of the universe

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  • The Big Bang theory posits that the universe began with a massive explosion approximately 13.8 billion years ago.
  • Astronomers study cosmic microwave background radiation to gather evidence supporting the Big Bang theory.
  • The concept of the Big Bang revolutionized our understanding of the origin and evolution of the universe.
  • The discovery of the expanding universe provided observational support for the Big Bang model.
  • Scientists continue to explore the implications of the Big Bang theory through astronomical observations and theoretical physics.