The debate over how the universe was created often pits science against religion. While most scientists support the Big Bang Theory, many Christians believe that God created Earth. However, there are numerous alternative theories and ideas, some of which border on the controversial. One scientist, Richard Lieu from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, US, has proposed an alternative theory that disputes the Big Bang as the singular cause of the universe’s creation.
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Lieu’s theory suggests that the universe did not result from a single, massive explosion but instead arose from a series of rapid bursts. These bursts, or “temporal singularities,” are thought to have blasted out new matter and energy into space. According to Lieu, this model not only explains the expansion of the universe but also accounts for the formation and stability of cosmic structures. In his view, these singularities replace the need for dark matter and dark energy, which have long been considered the unseen forces holding the cosmos together.
His groundbreaking model, which builds upon earlier research from 2024, offers a framework that could potentially solve long-standing mysteries about cosmic expansion and galaxy formation. Lieu’s theory challenges the need for dark matter and dark energy, offering an alternative explanation for the universe’s structure and behaviour. The new model proposes that density singularities in time affect all of space, providing an explanation for the expansion of the universe without relying on unproven concepts like dark matter or dark energy.
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While Lieu’s bursts remain undetected by astrophysicists due to their rapid and infrequent nature, he believes this could be the reason why dark matter and dark energy have yet to be observed. Lieu’s theory offers a new perspective that may fundamentally change our understanding of the universe’s origins and challenges the Big Bang model that has dominated cosmology for decades.
