Big rip or crunch? What is the new theory that says the Universe may collapse into a massive fireball

Cosmic observations suggest dark energy, the force pushing galaxies apart, might be weakening. This could allow gravity to dominate, potentially leading to a 'Big Crunch' where the universe collapses. While this scenario is billions of years away and debated by scientists, it offers a dramatic new perspective on our universe's ultimate fate.

Big rip or crunch? What is the new theory that says the Universe may collapse into a massive fireball
Cosmic observations suggest dark energy, the force pushing galaxies apart, might be weakening. This could allow gravity to dominate, potentially leading to a 'Big Crunch' where the universe collapses. While this scenario is billions of years away and debated by scientists, it offers a dramatic new perspective on our universe's ultimate fate.