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The omega point : the search for the missing mass and the ultimate fate of the universe / John Gribbin

This text analyses the mystery of dark matter and its role in determining the ultimate fate of the universe. It examines whether the total mass will reach the omega point, leading to a final contraction known as the big crunch.

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