Have you ever wondered when the end of the universe would arrive and how it would look like? 🌌 Have you even thought about how old the universe might be? Future-making is a big deal in Science and Technology Studies. Therefore, Team Cherry 🍒 and Team Banana 🍌 debate over the possible scenarios that might cause the end of the World as we know it. Considering the popular misconception that the end of the universe and the end of the civilization are synonyms, the two teams aim to provide some insights from the fields of Astrophysics and Cosmology. 💫 Hit the ▶️ and get to learn a bit more about the various scientific theories, where do they differ and why do they carry such absurd names - The Big Crunch, The Big Bounce, The Big Chill, The Big Rip.. ☠️ Why is it important to know how the universe is going to end and what impact this has on society as a whole? Can we even do something about it and should the idea of the end of the universe motivate us to live a more meaningful life? Big shoutout to Thomas Zauner 👨‍🎓 who agreed to share his knowledge on the topic and helped us give this special STS twist to the conversation. Stay up to date with the upcoming topics in the Science Slot Machine on our social media channels: 🤳🏽 Instagram @science_slotmachine Facebook @TheScienceSlotMachine Twitter @SciSlotMachine  Last but not least: Let’s spin the science slot machine reels again and see which topic hits the jackpot! 🎰 Drop us your suggestions to scienceslotmachine@gmail Sources: Mack, K. (2020). The End of Everything: (Astrophysically Speaking). Scribner. Sound snippets available at www.icons8.com/music --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-science-slot-machine/message