Is the 2nd Big Bang Theory Just Hype?

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The discussion clarifies that the recent article about a "2nd Big Bang" is largely sensationalized, as it does not claim the creation of another universe or Big Bang. Instead, researchers are attempting to recreate conditions similar to those of the early universe, specifically studying quark-gluon plasma. This effort aims to refine and confirm aspects of the existing Big Bang Theory rather than propose a new one. The excitement stems from the successful disassembly of matter at high energy densities, which aligns with historical scientific inquiries. Overall, the claims are focused on understanding fundamental physics rather than generating hype about a new universe.
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is this arthicle true? or is it just mostly hype?
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Hard to say. The headlines are but a twist of words, common to attract attention. The article itself concerns an issue long in history. Did they create another universe, another big bang as ours? I would think not. We have been dissasembling matter a long time now. They have dissasembled a bunch all at once and done it very well... better than they expected they think.
None claim to have created another universe. None claim to have created another big bang. They claim only to have created an energy soup similar to the energy densities found in our universe soon after our big bang occured.
 
They are not trying to (or claiming to) create a new Big Bang/new universe. They are trying to recreate the conditions of the early universe (right after the Big Bang)...in other words...trying to confirm/study a quark-gluon plasma. This information will help further refine Big Bang Theory.
 

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