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Cosmic Coincidences and the Universe's Make-Up

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Columnist Leah Crane explores the cosmic coincidences that make our universe and life possible. She questions whether these are mere coincidences or part of a larger design.

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The cosmic coincidences that made our universe – and us – possible

The sun and moon are positioned just right for us to see total solar eclipses, and the make-up of the universe is just right for life. Columnist Leah Crane wonders if it’s really all one big coincidence

2026-09-14 08:00 UTC