
Quantum PhysicsMay 20, 2025
The Quantum Bubble That Could Destroy the Universe
A freak particle physics process could wipe out all galaxies and life—but it’s wildly unlikely
Matthew von Hippel is a physicist and a freelance science writer based in Copenhagen. He has a background in particle physics and has written for Quanta, Ars Technica and Scientific American. He blogs at https://4gravitons.com/ and is the science communications lead for e184.
The Quantum Bubble That Could Destroy the Universe
A freak particle physics process could wipe out all galaxies and life—but it’s wildly unlikely
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