The latest in space science: We look back at the Big Bang

NPR | By Regina G. Barber,

Ari Daniel

Published October 23, 2026 at 5:10 PM MDT

In this edition of Spacing Out, the team from Short Wave shares the latest developments in space science, including the theory on why the universe is made of matter

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Regina G. Barber

Regina G. Barber is a co-host of Short Wave.

Ari Daniel

Ari Daniel is a freelance contributor to NPR's Science desk.

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