Explores the Big Crunch, Big Rip, and other cosmic endings for a unique perspective on reality
Uses accessible language and lively wit to make complex astrophysical concepts engaging
Introduces readers to quantum mechanics, cosmology, and string theory for a broader scientific context
Named a Best Book of the Year by multiple prestigious science publications
Written by a leading astrophysicist for expert insight and relatable storytelling
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We know the universe had a beginning. But what happens at the end of the story?
With lively wit and wry humour, astrophysicist Katie Mack takes us on a mind-bending tour through each of the cosmos' possible finales: the Big Crunch, Heat Death, Vacuum Decay, the Big Rip and the Bounce. Guiding us through major concepts in quantum mechanics