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

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 is a freelance contributor to NPR's Science desk.