cosmology
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Cosmology and Star Trek
Most religions and cultures include some kind of cosmology to explain the nature of the universe. In modern astronomy, the leading cosmology is still the Big Bang theory, which claims that the universe began with a huge explosion that sent matter and energy spreading out in all directions. One reason why fans watch Star Trek is for the various cosmologies depicted in the show, including different conceptions of space, time, and the meaning of life.
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Kate Larue, New York Times, 5 Nov. 2023
The sprawling event will boast 60 exhibitions and more than 800 artists exploring topics such as ancient cosmology, artificial intelligence, Indigenous science fiction and environmental justice.
—Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2023
In the Shadow of Quetzalcoatl: Zelia Nuttall and the Search for Mexico’s Ancient Civilizations
The gripping story of a pioneering anthropologist whose exploration of Aztec cosmology, rediscovery of ancient texts, and passion for collecting helped shape our understanding of pre-Columbian Mexico.
—Merilee Grindle, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2023
The concert is punctuated with visuals that offer a sense of Beyoncé’s cosmology: graphics of her soaring through expansive galaxies, including a winged robotic version of the singer astride a rocket navigating outer space.
—Jenna Wortham, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
Political legitimacy was a mixture of cosmology—the emperor as the Son of Heaven, who was mandated by Heaven to rule the earth—and moral doctrines based on Confucian philosophy.
—Ian Buruma, The New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2023
The signal appears in the polarization, or orientation, of CMB light waves, which the standard model of cosmology says should remain constant on the waves’ journey across the universe.
—Zack Savitsky, Quanta Magazine, 13 Mar. 2023
In its irreverent cosmology, the sacred is inseparable from the mundane, profundity from comedy, spiritual sustenance from junk food.
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 27 Sep. 2023
The theory, which quickly became dominant in cosmology circles, describes a period of exponential expansion at the beginning of time.
—Gabe Allen, Discover Magazine, 17 Feb. 2023
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“Cosmology.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cosmology. Accessed 30 Nov. 2023.
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