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THE BIG QUESTIONS: LIFE AND UNIV: HOW BEGN ARE WE ALONE

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<P>As astronomers and physicists develop a more detailed map of the universe, questions abound. What (and who) is beyond Earth and our solar system? This bright book explains the origins of the universe, its development, and scientists' predictions for its future. Related concepts like the possibility of time travel and alien encounters are examined critically so that readers can develop informed opinions and understand what is known and what is left to explore.</P>

The Big Questions

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Front Cover.
Half Title Page.
Other Frontmatter.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Contents.
Author&#x0027;s Note.
Preface.
Other Frontmatter.
Introduction.
1: How Did the Universe Begin?.
2: Do Other Universes Exist?: (And What&#x0027;s the Weight of an Orange?).
3: How Did Life Begin?.
4: How Old are The Earth and The Universe?.
5: Do UFOs Exist?.
6: Did Aliens Visit the Ancient Earth?.
7: Alien Encounters&#x2013;True or False?.
8: Does Alien Life Exist?.
9: Could We Travel to Other Stars and Galaxies?.
10: Is Time Travel Possible?.
11: Could We Live Forever?.
12: How and When will the World End?.
13: Is the Future Predetermined?.
14: Will We ever Know Everything?.
And Finally&#x2026;.
Further Information.
Glossary.
Index.

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The Big Questions