Are multiverses real? An astrophysicist explains why it depends on how you define ‘real’

While direct evidence of multiple universes is hard to come by, indirect evidence raises intriguing possibilities.

By: Zachary Slepian, University of Florida, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 1,276

Last Updated: 4 months ago

By Zachary Slepian, University of Florida

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Are multiverses real? If so, what do they look like? How do you get there without disturbing time? – Emily, age 9, Pune, Maharashtra, India

The idea of a multiverse – a hypothetical collection of all possible universes – …

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