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A list of possible events and changes in the Earth, the Solar System, and the universe over the next millions to billions of years. Includes astrophysics, geology, biology, particle physics, mathematics, and technology.
Learn about the history and causes of 48 recessions in the U.S. from 1785 to 2020, based on the NBER definition and historical sources. Compare the duration, severity and characteristics of different economic downturns and their impact on the country and the world.
This web page lists various predictions of the end of the world or the end of time from different sources and religions, from ancient to modern times. It also discusses the reasons, motives, and effects of such predictions, as well as the scientific and historical background of the topic.
The Doomsday Clock is a metaphor for threats to humanity from unchecked scientific and technological advances, set by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists. In 2024, it was 90 seconds to midnight, the same as in 2023, reflecting the ongoing dangers of nuclear warfare, climate change, and artificial intelligence.
Time travel is the hypothetical activity of traveling into the past or future, which is widely explored in philosophy and fiction. Learn about the myths, science and stories of time travel, from ancient myths to modern science fiction.
Two instances of back-to-back hybrid solar eclipses within a period of less than six months occurred in the 20th century. The eclipse of June 17, 1909 , was the second hybrid eclipse in the span of less than one year, the first one being on December 23, 1908 , and the eclipse of March 29, 1987 , was the second hybrid eclipse in the span of less ...
Learn about the chronological discrepancy between the rabbinic and academic dating of the destruction of the First Temple and the Persian period. Find out how the traditional Jewish sources calculate the number of years between the Temples and the Persian rule.
The Trump campaign is disputing a statement released by CBS News claiming former President Trump backed out of a "60 Minutes" interview he initially agreed to, calling that "fake news."