The universe is, in short, everything that currently exists, has ever existed, or ever will exist. It encompasses all of space – the galaxies and the stars, the planets and energy, and all known and unknown types of matter. While in varied contexts the term can be used in different ways, and often includes more abstract concepts like the cosmos, the world, or nature, the simplest way to define the universe is as everything. Research focused on the early stages of the universe have shown that the universe has most likely been defined by the same laws for the majority of its existence.

This blog serves as a source of information and education for those who are delving into this topic for the first (and hopefully, not the last) time. While I cannot claim to be a scientist, I write in a manner that is simple, understandable, and most of all, interesting. You can also find some interesting press releases on related subject.