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If the universe is expanding - what is it expanding into?

what is THAT space called
and why isn't it part of the universe now?

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  • s greco

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    Aug 10 2012: space and time are expanding along with the universe. its not expanding "into" anything.
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      Marshall Barnes

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      Aug 10 2012: It is impossible to rule out the idea that the universe is expanding inside of something. In fact, there are physicists considering this very possibility. If there are other bubble universes, then certainly, they are all contained in a larger space of undetermined attributes.

      Any claims to the contrary would demand, at least, a theoretical structure, which I have yet to see forth coming...

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