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When and how did the universe begin? What gave rise to the myriad galaxies and immense super-clusters of galaxies that exist today? And how might it all end? In fact, will it ever end? These questions have perplexed philosophers of old. But with the advent of exciting new technologies and astrophysical techniques, scientists have pieced together a compellingly coherent account of both the beginning and end of the cosmos - with much now understood about the billions of years in between the start and possible finish.

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Science writer, author and lecturer Peter Spinks holds a master's degree and has published research articles in international academic journals. Since 1980, he has broadcast and written for several of the world's foremost media organisations, including Radio Four and the World Service of the British Broadcasting Corporation, The Guardian and The Observer newspapers and New Scientist maga-zine in London. In 1996, he was appointed science reporter of The Age newspaper in Australia. A selection of his online articles and features, including clips of the video segment 'Science Matters', as well as several static and interactive graphics, can be found at: www.theage.com.au/by/peter-spinks-hve9g He now delivers a range of professional media-skills and science-outreach workshops and lectures at leading universities and science research organisations around Australia and other parts of the world. More details at: Peter wrote the science journalism chapter for an international textbook, Science Communication in Theory and Practice (Kluwer Academic Publishers, 2001). Wizards of Oz, his book about breakthroughs by Australian scientists, was twice the No.1 bestseller on New Scientist's list of top-selling science books. He also presents highly illustrated and understandable lectures on astrophysics and cosmology at public venues and aboard international cruise ships. Email: science-writing@inbox.com Office landline telephone: +61-3-54291437

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