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Why does our universe have something instead of nothing?

In order to figure out how something came from nothing, we first need to explore the different types of nothing

By Kelsey Johnson

8 November 2024

The universe is full of matter

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The following is an extract from our Lost in Space-Time newsletter. Each month, we hand over the keyboard to a physicist or mathematician to tell you about fascinating ideas from their corner of the universe. You can sign up for Lost in Space-Time here.

As an astrophysicist, I spend a lot of time thinking about nothing. Literally. The question of why there is “something” instead of “nothing” truly keeps me awake many nights – but I draw solace from knowing that thinkers have wrestled with this topic for perhaps as long…

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