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Cosmic What Ifs: Breaking the Rules of the Universe

Cosmic What Ifs: Breaking the Rules of the Universe

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What if we could finally see the particle that whispers the rules of gravity across the cosmos? And what if, in a different, impossible reality, our own Sun betrayed us and exploded in a spectacular supernova?

The universe is full of fundamental rules, but what happens when we speculate on breaking them? In this thought experiment, we journey to the very edge of physics and imagination to explore two mind-bending scenarios.

First, we'll hunt for the graviton, the elusive ghost particle of gravity. Its discovery would complete the Standard Model of particle physics, unlock a "Theory of Everything," and change our understanding of reality itself.

Then, we'll witness the impossible: our Sun, a star that isn't massive enough to go supernova, does exactly that. Grounded in real physics, we'll simulate the terrifying and awe-inspiring timeline of the solar system's final moments. From the quantum realm to the death of our star, prepare to have your mind bent.


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