title: The evolution of the universe.
abstract: Some 15 billion years ago the universe emerged from a hot, dense sea of matter and energy. As the cosmos expanded and cooled, it spawned galaxies, stars, planets and life.
authors.affiliation: Princeton University, USA.
authors.forename: P J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Peebles
authors.forename: D N
authors.initials: DN
authors.lastname: Schramm
authors.forename: E L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: R G
authors.initials: RG
authors.lastname: Kron
mesh_terms: D055580:Astronomical Phenomena; D001256:Astronomy; D003359:Cosmic Radiation; D004601:Elementary Particles; D019418:Evolution, Chemical; D005118:Extraterrestrial Environment; D009686:Nuclear Physics