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  1. Cosmology | Definition & Facts | Britannica

    Sep 5, 2025 · Cosmology, the field of study that brings together the natural sciences, particularly astronomy and physics, in a joint effort to understand the physical universe as a unified whole. …

  2. Importance of cosmology and its three eras | Britannica

    cosmology, Field of study that brings together the natural sciences, especially astronomy and physics, in an effort to understand the physical universe as a unified whole.

  3. Definition, Beliefs, History, Literature, & Facts - Britannica

    Oct 24, 2025 · Jainism, Indian religion teaching a path to spiritual purity and enlightenment through disciplined nonviolence (ahimsa, literally ‘non-injury’) to all living creatures. Along with …

  4. Cosmological argument | God, Creation, Existence | Britannica

    Cosmological argument, Form of argument used in natural theology to prove the existence of God. Thomas Aquinas, in his Summa theologiae, presented two versions of the cosmological …

  5. Artificial intelligence (AI) | Definition, Examples, Types ...

    3 days ago · Artificial intelligence (AI) is the ability of a digital computer or computer-controlled robot to perform tasks commonly associated with intelligent beings. The term is frequently …

  6. Anaximander and his contribution to cosmology | Britannica

    Cosmology, field of study that brings together the natural sciences, particularly astronomy and physics, in a joint effort to understand the physical universe as a unified whole.

  7. Cosmology - Finite, Infinite, Universe | Britannica

    Sep 5, 2025 · Cosmology - Finite, Infinite, Universe: An issue that arises when one contemplates the universe at large is whether space and time are infinite or finite. After many centuries of …

  8. Hinduism - Cosmology, Dharma, Brahman | Britannica

    Oct 22, 2025 · Hinduism - Cosmology, Dharma, Brahman: The Puranas present an elaborate mythical cosmography. The old tripartite universe persists, but it is modified. There are three …

  9. Hinduism | Origin, History, Beliefs, Gods, & Facts | Britannica

    Oct 22, 2025 · Hinduism is a major world religion originating on the Indian subcontinent and comprising several and varied systems of philosophy, belief, and ritual. If the Indus valley …

  10. Astronomy - Cosmology, Universe, Stars | Britannica

    Sep 23, 2025 · Astronomy - Cosmology, Universe, Stars: Cosmology is the scientific study of the universe as a unified whole, from its earliest moments through its evolution to its ultimate fate. …