Scientists Say The Universe Will Die “Much Sooner Than Expected”

Dutch researchers now estimate the universe will end in 1 followed by 78 zeros, replacing the previous projection of 1 followed by 1100 zeros years.

The revised timeline comes from new modeling of Hawking radiation and the eventual evaporation of white dwarf stars.

Lead author Heino Falcke called it:

“much sooner than expected.”

Meanwhile, with signs that dark energy may be weakening, some scientists warn the cosmos could one day collapse in a “Big Crunch.”

Walter van Suijlekom, co-author:

“We want to better understand the theory, and perhaps one day, unravel the mystery of Hawking radiation.”

Source: CBS

🇺🇸 SCIENTISTS SAY THE UNIVERSE WILL DIE “MUCH SOONER THAN EXPECTED”

Dutch researchers now estimate the universe will end in 10⁷⁸ years—that’s a 1 followed by 78 zeros—replacing the previous projection of 10¹¹⁰⁰ years.

The revised timeline comes from new modeling of Hawking… https://t.co/q4mnxoTgcQ pic.twitter.com/b0wCtx3bXI

— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) May 15, 2025