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CERN Scientists Conclude that the Universe Should Not Exist (ign.com)

Scientists at CERN are bemused as to why the universe exists, according to a new study. From a report, shared by a reader: Recent discoveries suggest that there's a perfect symmetry between matter and antimatter - meaning it's not clear why they didn't annihilate each other upon the birth of the universe. CERN's latest study sought to find out whether different magnetic properties accounted for matter's seeming victory after the Big Bang, but found another point of symmetry. Essentially, going by our findings so far, there simply shouldn't be a universe. Further reading: Universe shouldn't exist, CERN physicists conclude - Cosmos Magazine.

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  1. We're linking to IGN now? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Did they also acquire the slashbundle?

  2. Re:Propaganda by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    The phrasing here is just terrible. They confirmed the universe is harder to explain. Phrasing like this is for pushing intelligent design arguments.

    We have yet another data point that is difficult to explain unless there is some sort of intelligence behind the design of the universe. How many of these do you need before you start wondering if there is something worth considering in the Intelligent Design theory?

  3. They leave out GOD by WCMI92 · · Score: 0, Troll

    God is why the Universe exists. God is why we all exist. Thanks to God, his Son, and the Holy Spirit.

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