George F. Smoot, Who Showed How the Cosmos Began, Is Dead at 80
The New York Times • 10/20/2025 • Last cited 10/21/2025
Summary
George F. Smoot, a physicist who led a team that confirmed the Big Bang theory as the origin of the universe, has died at the age of 80, according to The New York Times. His groundbreaking work in cosmology earned him a Nobel Prize.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
86 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
8
Tier (0-10)
The New York Times
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score47/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 35
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (8/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 86 days - proven survivor
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