Richard Collins: Upheaval can bring about an explosion of new life

Our universe, it seems, came into existence in the Big Bang 13.7bn years ago.

Richard Collins: Upheaval can bring about an explosion of new life
Mon, 18 Jun, 2018 - 01:00

By Richard Collins

Our universe, it seems, came into existence in the Big Bang 13.7bn years ago. Ten billion years later, according to the giant-impact hypothesis, the newly formed Earth collided with a sister planet, resulting in our moon.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

Benefit image

Introductory offer. Annual billed once for first year. Monthly (discount first 3 months) billed monthly, then €10/month. Ts&Cs apply.

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

Red apple growing on branch in summer sunshine Garden Q&A: Why's the fruit from my apple tree so small this year?
See how Geri O'Toole linked a Cork cottage to its landscape with a clever use of light  See how Geri O'Toole linked a Cork cottage to its landscape with a clever use of light 
Inside Out: Time for a snoop beyond other people's front doors Inside Out: Time for a snoop beyond other people's front doors
CourtsOutdoorsPlace: EarthPlace: WalesPlace: CymruPlace: WelshPlace: EuropePlace: AmericaPlace: IrelandPlace: ShannonPlace: DundalkPlace: Burgess ShalePlace: Canadian RockiesPlace: ChinaPerson: Richard CollinsPerson: Adam SedgwickPerson: DarwinPerson: Guangyi WeiPerson: WeiPerson: Guang-Yi WeiOrganisation: Yale UniversityOrganisation: Nanjng University
<p>Jennifer Sheahan tried a home-swap experience when travelling through France and Spain during September. </p>

Home-swapping seemed like a smart way to save money and travel. Here's how we got on

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Sign up to the best reads of the week from irishexaminer.com selected just for you.

Property & Home

Newsletter

Sign up for our weekly update on residential property and planning news as well the latest trends in homes and gardens.

Latest

Lunchtime News

Newsletter

Keep up with stories of the day with our lunchtime news wrap and important breaking news alerts.

IE Logo

Outdoor Trails

Discover the great outdoors on Ireland's best walking trails

Start Exploring

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited