Jayant Narlikar, the Indian scientist who challenged the Big Bang theory, dies at 86 (www.bbc.com)
from Hotznplotzn@lemmy.sdf.org to science@mander.xyz on 24 May 2025 16:31
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With his passing on Tuesday, India lost one of its most celebrated astrophysicists. Narlikar was 86 - a man far ahead of his times and someone who shaped a generation of Indian researchers through his lifelong dedication to science education.

His funeral was attended by hundreds, from school children to renowned scientists and even his housekeeping staff, underscoring the profound impact he had on society.

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NoSpotOfGround@lemmy.world on 24 May 2025 18:44 next collapse

His theory was the Hoyle–Narlikar theory of gravity.

Unfortunately:

the quasi steady-state hypothesis is challenged by observation as it does not fit into WMAP data.

sik0fewl@lemmy.ca on 24 May 2025 22:10 next collapse

I heard he was taken out by Big Big Bang.

altphoto@lemmy.today on 25 May 2025 13:34 collapse

My deepest condolences to his servants. I’ve heard some flat earthers don’t have servants as we speak. Perhaps his servants could continue their duties serving the flat earthers.