For decades, science has confidently placed the universe's age around 13.8 billion years old. This number, etched in textbooks and astronomy discussions, signifies the vast expanse of time since the Big Bang. But a recent study (July 2023) throws a curveball, proposing a much older universe – a whopping 26.7 billion years! So, what's the real story? Let's dive into the scientific records and weigh the evidence. The Well-Established 13.8 Billion Years: Our current understanding of the universe's age hinges on two primary methods: Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) Radiation: This faint afterglow of the Big Bang holds the imprint of the universe's very early stages. By meticulously analyzing the CMB with missions like Planck, scientists can calculate the universe's age based on its expansion and cooling. This method consistently yields an age around 13.8 billion years. Hubble's Law and Oldest Stars: Hubble's Law tells us galaxies are receding from each othe...
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