New research suggests that the universe may decay much sooner than previously believed.
Calculations by Dutch scientists show that stars and objects could evaporate within 10⁷⁸ years, a significant reduction from the previous estimate of 10¹¹⁰⁰ years.
The study, led by experts from Radboud University in the Netherlands, builds on Hawking's concept of radiation escaping from cosmic objects, indicating a closer end to the universe.
This research combines astrophysics, quantum physics, and mathematics to explore extreme scenarios, enhancing our understanding of the universe's fate.