Age of the Universe
The universe is currently estimated to be about 13.787 billion years old, but new findings from the James Webb telescope suggest it could be even older, with some galaxies appearing to form just 300 million years after the Big Bang. The Methuselah star presents an intriguing paradox, being dated older than the universe itself, prompting astrophysicists to reconsider established timelines. On Earth, the oldest rock is dated at 4.031 billion years, while the Murchison meteorite, at 7 billion years, predates our planet, showcasing the fascinating complexity of geological time.In this clip
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