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Universe expected to decay in 10⁷⁸ years, much sooner than previously thought (phys.org)
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[–] ICastFist@programming.dev 11 points 6 days ago (1 children)

Because the researchers were at it anyway, they also calculated how long it takes for the moon and a human to evaporate via Hawking-like radiation. That's 10^90 years.

Aw shit, there goes my retirement plans

[–] jagged_circle@feddit.nl 2 points 6 days ago

Do you think you'd be able to save enough to retire by then?

idk, in this economy?