Universe's Decay Rate Far Faster Than Previously Thought: 10⁷⁸ Years Until the End
2025-05-12
A team of Dutch scientists has revealed that the universe is decaying far faster than previously anticipated. Their calculations, focusing on Hawking-like radiation, predict that the longest-lasting celestial bodies, white dwarf stars, will decay in approximately 10⁷⁸ years—significantly shorter than the previously estimated 10¹¹⁰⁰ years. This research reinterprets Hawking radiation, considering the 'evaporation' of other objects like neutron stars. The team even calculated the 'evaporation' time for humans and the moon at around 10⁹⁰ years. This interdisciplinary study, combining astrophysics, quantum physics, and mathematics, offers new insights into Hawking radiation.
(phys.org)