New universes will be born from ours

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In summary, physicists have proposed a new model for the fate of our universe, combining the idea of being ripped apart by dark energy and going through a series of big bangs and big crunches. This model suggests that our universe will eventually shatter into billions of pieces, each becoming a new universe. This could potentially explain the well-ordered state of our early universe. The possibility of deliberate manipulation of entropy in a certain region of space is also raised.
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http://space.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg19325904.400&feedId=online-news_rss20

What gruesome fate awaits our universe? Some physicists have argued that it is doomed to be ripped apart by runaway dark energy, while others think it is bouncing through an endless series of big bangs and big crunches. Now these two ideas are being combined to create another option, in which our universe ultimately shatters into billions of pieces, with each shard growing into a whole new universe. The model could solve the mystery of why our early universe was surprisingly well ordered.
 
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SF said:
http://space.newscientist.com/article.ns?id=mg19325904.400&feedId=online-news_rss20

What gruesome fate awaits our universe? Some physicists have argued that it is doomed to be ripped apart by runaway dark energy, while others think it is bouncing through an endless series of big bangs and big crunches. Now these two ideas are being combined to create another option, in which our universe ultimately shatters into billions of pieces, with each shard growing into a whole new universe. The model could solve the mystery of why our early universe was surprisingly well ordered.

I wonder if intellegence in some region of space might deliberately lower entropy so much that a new expansion phase is initiated?
 
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1. What does it mean for "new universes to be born from ours"?

This phrase refers to the concept of the multiverse, where it is theorized that our universe is just one of many universes that exist simultaneously.

2. How can new universes be born from our own?

According to some theories, new universes can be created through processes such as cosmic inflation or quantum fluctuations within our own universe.

3. Are there any scientific evidence for the existence of new universes?

Currently, there is no direct evidence for the existence of new universes. However, some theories, such as the inflationary theory of the universe, provide support for the idea of a multiverse.

4. Will we ever be able to observe or visit these new universes?

It is currently impossible to observe or visit other universes, as they are beyond our observable universe and may operate under different physical laws. However, some scientists are exploring theoretical ways to potentially detect evidence of other universes.

5. How does the concept of new universes impact our understanding of the universe?

The idea of new universes challenges our understanding of the origins and nature of our own universe. It also raises questions about the possible existence of other forms of life and the concept of parallel universes.

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