Unravel the history of the cosmos, from the Big Bang to inflation, dark matter, and dark energy. Discover why galaxies fly apart faster than gravity should allow-and what 'modified gravity' theories suggest. ✨ Highlights: Cosmic microwave background-the afterglow of creation. Dark matter's fingerprints-how we know it exists without seeing it. The fate of the universe-will it freeze, rip, or collapse? A mind-expanding guide to the greatest mysteries in science.