It isn’t just science fiction or mystics making dire predictions anymore—serious scientific research is now suggesting that the universe itself may unravel sooner than we once imagined. A new study by researchers at Radboud University in the Netherlands proposes that the cosmos could evaporate on a timescale far shorter than traditional estimates.

The work comes from astrophysicist Heino Falcke and colleagues Michael Wondrak and Walter van Suijlekom, who recently revisited their groundbreaking 2023 paper on Hawking radiation. This phenomenon, named after Stephen Hawking, describes how tiny particles spontaneously appear near a black hole and gradually drain away its energy.

For decades, scientists believed Hawking radiation was confined to black holes alone. But new calculations suggest that other ultra-dense objects—like neutron stars, white dwarfs, and even galactic clusters—also leak energy in a similar way. Over unimaginable spans of time, this slow “evaporation” could erode the very fabric of the universe itself.

Falcke explained: “After an incredibly long period, everything in the universe would eventually disappear, just like black holes. This discovery forces us to rethink not only Hawking radiation but also the ultimate fate of the cosmos.”

The New Countdown to Cosmic Dissolution

The team recalculated the expected lifespans of different celestial objects. Where earlier models suggested white dwarfs might last 10^1,100 years, the new analysis slashes that figure to a mere 10^78 years.

To put this into perspective:

• A white dwarf would fade after about 10^78 years.
• A supermassive black hole might last until 10^96 years.
• Vast dark matter halos around galactic superclusters could endure up to 10^135 years.

Even these staggering lifespans are still hundreds of orders of magnitude shorter than what was once believed. While humanity won’t be around to witness this final fade, the findings highlight how fragile and finite even the grandest cosmic structures really are.

Still, the scientists emphasize that the real purpose of these calculations isn’t to alarm the public but to deepen our understanding of physics. As van Suijlekom explained, “By looking at extreme cases like this, we hope to refine the theory and perhaps one day solve the mystery of Hawking radiation.”

Prophecies and Predictions: Baba Vanga’s Visions

While science peers into the ultimate end of time, mysticism also offers chilling forecasts. Baba Vanga, the Bulgarian healer and seer often compared to Nostradamus, left behind thousands of predictions stretching across millennia. Many of her prophecies—ranging from the Chernobyl disaster to the 9/11 attacks—have eerily matched real-world events.

According to reports, her timeline of prophecies for the next 3,000 years includes milestones both hopeful and terrifying.

• 2025: Vanga envisioned the eradication of world hunger, a prediction that, if fulfilled, would mark one of the greatest achievements in human history. Optimists tie this hope to advances in artificial intelligence and new economic models such as “universal high income.”
• 2028: She foresaw humans developing a revolutionary new energy source—possibly controlled nuclear fusion—and even predicted that astronauts would reach Venus. While Venus exploration seems unlikely based on today’s priorities, breakthroughs in space travel and energy might change what we consider possible.
• 2033: Vanga warned of rising global sea levels, aligning with scientific warnings about climate change. By this year, some experts fear that irreversible damage could place coastal megacities under threat, triggering one of the most defining crises in human history.

Science Meets Prophecy

Whether it is astrophysicists reducing the lifespan of the universe by unimaginable factors or Baba Vanga foretelling global milestones and disasters, one theme remains constant: the future holds both breakthroughs and existential risks.

Science seeks to explain the universe in measurable timelines, while prophecy interprets destiny through intuition and symbolism. But taken together, both offer a sobering reminder of humanity’s place in the cosmos—fragile, finite, and always facing forces far beyond our control.

The universe may last for trillions upon trillions of years, but not as long as once thought. And whether we trust scientists with their equations or mystics with their visions, both point toward the same conclusion: humanity’s future depends on how we prepare for what’s coming next.