Wed Jul 23 00:30:00 UTC 2025: ## The Hindu Explains: Universe Lacks Center, Expanding in All Directions
**New Delhi, July 23, 2025** – In an article published in today’s edition of *The Hindu*, researcher Shamim Haque Mondal of the State Forensic Science Laboratory, Kolkata, tackles a fundamental question about the universe: Does it have a center?
The answer, according to the piece, is a resounding no. Drawing on scientific understanding, the article explains that the universe is expanding uniformly in all directions, meaning every point is moving away from every other point. Galaxies, whether near or far, are all receding from Earth, just as Earth is receding from other celestial bodies.
The piece challenges the common misconception of the Big Bang as a localized event within a larger space. Instead, it emphasizes that the Big Bang marked the simultaneous growth and evolution of space itself. This makes the concept of a central point obsolete.
“The human mind is accustomed to a three-dimensional surrounding,” Mondal writes, acknowledging the difficulty in grasping the true nature of the universe. Its warped space-time and lack of edges defy simple comprehension, leading to the conclusion that, like a boundaryless entity, the universe simply has no center.
The article concludes with a quote from physicist Werner Heisenberg, stating, “Physics does not offer comfort; it offers reality,” highlighting the challenging but ultimately truthful nature of scientific understanding. This explainer is part of *The Hindu’s* ongoing effort to simplify complex scientific concepts for a broader audience. This article is included in a larger suite of news provided by the Hindu which includes: “The View From India,” “First Day First Show,” “Today’s Cache,” “Science For All,” “Data Point,” “Health Matters,” and “The Hindu On Books.”
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