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A cosmologist's guide to the end of the universe

Science & Nature

摘要

Katie Mack, a cosmologist, shares her passion for flying, her grandfather's role in saving the Apollo 11 astronauts, and her journey into cosmology after reading Stephen Hawking's book as a child. She delves into her research on the cosmic microwave background and the various possibilities for the end of the universe, reflecting on how contemplating deep time has changed her perspective on life's meaning.

学习信息

难度: B2
词数: 3268 词
句数: 222 句
时长: 20 分钟
主题: Science & Nature
系列: TED Talks

重点词汇

cosmologist宇宙学家
meteorologist气象学家
classify分类；归类
symmetry对称性
cosmic宇宙的；宇宙学的
evolve发展；演化
invisible看不见的；无形的
provoke激起；引发

重点词组

in terms of从……方面来说；就……而言
look at观察；研究
in the beginning在最开始；最初
in the end最后；最终
in addition to除了……之外

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