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Physical Cosmology

Physical cosmology is the branch of science that studies the universe's origins, structure, evolution, and eventual fate, combining concepts from physics and astronomy. It explores the large-scale properties of the cosmos, including the big bang, cosmic expansion, dark matter, and dark energy. It aims to understand how galaxies form and evolve, the distribution of cosmic structures, and the fundamental laws governing everything in the universe. By integrating observational data and theoretical models, physical cosmology seeks to answer profound questions about the nature and history of the universe we live in.