The Universe's Final Secrets

di Frank Hargraves (Autore)

Frank Hargraves, 2025

Discover the science behind how the universe will end—and what it means for humanity's fragile, extraordinary existence. Will our cosmos collapse in a fiery Big Crunch? Fade into darkness with the Big Freeze? Or be torn apart by the terrifying Big Rip? Astrophysicists have mapped the universe's possible doomsdays, but few explore the deeper question: In a universe doomed to end, does anything we do matter? In this captivating journey through cutting-edge cosmology and existential philosophy, you'll explore: The 5 ways the universe could die—from proton decay to vacuum collapse—explained in gripping, accessible prose Stunning scientific insights: How dark energy's mysteries could dictate our cosmic fate Humanity's legacy projects: Lunar libraries, black hole backups, and other attempts to outlast entropy Why stars die so we can live—the poignant link between stellar death and human existence The "Absurd Hope" principle: How facing cosmic oblivion can make life more meaningful Perfect for fans of Brian Greene, Carl Sagan, and The Three-Body Problem, this book transforms astrophysics into a meditation on what it means to love a universe that cannot love us back. Why Readers Love It: ?? "Like Cosmos meets Meditations**—I'll never look at the night sky the same way."** ?? "Answers the big questions science usually avoids with warmth and wit." ?? "Made me cry over quantum fluctuations—how is that possible?" Look up tonight. The stars you see are already gone—their light just now reaching you across millennia. This book is your guide to understanding their fate… and yours.

• Autore: Frank Hargraves
• Anno edizione: 2025
• Editore: Frank Hargraves
• Formato: EPUB3 con DRMFREE
• Lingua: Inglese
• Compatibilità: Tutti i dispositivi (eccetto Kindle)
• Layout: Reflowable
• EAN: 9798227689672