Posted on 05/10/2007 7:39:18 PM PDT by KevinDavis
IT HAS long been accepted, at least in theory, that other universes might exist and might even collide with ours. Yet the idea that we would ever be able to see the aftermath of such collisions, and so find evidence of other universes, has seemed beyond the scope of science. That is set to change.
Anthony Aguirre of the University of California, Santa Cruz, thinks the proof of cosmic collisions could be all around us, as imprints in the cosmic microwave background (CMB) left over from the big bang.
According to the standard model of cosmology, our universe underwent a phase of exponential expansion, known as inflation, just after the big bang. In theory, inflation could still be happening, with bubbles of space-time suddenly blowing up to create new pocket universes. The cosmological parameters, such as the rate of expansion, and the laws of physics could be different in each new universe, potentially giving rise to new types of matter.
(Excerpt) Read more at space.newscientist.com ...
I have noticed a high percentage of aggressive driving from the people who refuse to take the "Kerry/Edwards" stickers off their bumpers. They seem to be a very angry bunch.
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