# Before the Big Bang: The Greatest Mystery

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Podcast: [Bright Side Universe](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bright-side-universe-7141660)
Published: 2026-06-10T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://traffic.megaphone.fm/ADME8115072441.mp3
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Duration seconds: 435

## Resource

What existed before the Big Bang? It's one of the biggest mysteries in science. Explore the leading theories from modern physics, including quantum fluctuations, cyclic universes, multiverse ideas, and whether time itself began with the Big Bang. The answer may completely change how we think about reality and the origin of the universe. #bigbang #space #universe #science #cosmology #astronomy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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