Rather Than Expanding Forever, The Universe May Be Doomed to "Crunch" in 20 Billion Years
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The universe may not be expanding forever, but could instead be headed for a "crunch". This possible outcome is reported to occur in approximately 20 billion years. The universe's ultimate fate is thus potentially marked by a contraction, rather than endless expansion.