Big Bang to Big Rip (IMAGE) Vanderbilt University Caption This is a time line of life of the universe that ends in a Big Rip. Credit Jeremy Teaford, Vanderbilt University 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.