How could an explosive Big Bang be the birth of our universe?

The term ‘Big Bang’ might make you think of a massive explosion. Put the thought out of your head. Rather than an explosion, it was the start of everything in the universe.

By: Michael Lam, Rochester Institute of Technology, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: August 15, 2026

Words: 948

Last Updated: 3 days, 8 hours ago

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By Michael Lam, Rochester Institute of Technology

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How can a Big Bang have been the start of the universe, since intense explosions destroy everything? – Tristan S., age 8, Newark, Delaware

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