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The latest in space science: We look back at the Big Bang

NPR | By Regina G. Barber,

Ari Daniel

Published October 23, 2026 at 4:10 PM PDT

In this edition of Spacing Out, the team from Short Wave shares the latest developments in space science, including the theory on why the universe is made of matter

Regina G. Barber

Regina G. Barber is a co-host of Short Wave.

Ari Daniel

Ari Daniel is a freelance contributor to NPR's Science desk.

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