Book Cover Cosmology for the Curious (IMAGE) Springer Caption We know roughly when our universe 'exploded' into being. But what existed before that and will it endure forever? Arguing about such mysteries was once purely the preserve of philosophers, but remarkable developments over the last few decades have allowed cosmologists to start finding answers. Credit Springer Nature Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.