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Cosmology is the study of the origins and evolution of the universe.
People have wondered about these issues since the beginning of time, but through most of history the subject seemed to be one for philosophers and theologians. Now, a great deal is being claimed about the current successes and future promise of cosmology. The exciting prospects of cosmology are being recognized by physics departments and funding agencies around the world, as higher priorities and levels of resources are being assigned to the field. Happily, here at UC Davis we are at the forefront of this process. The new cosmology group here will expand to five members in the space of three years, at which point we expect to be one of the major world centers for cosmology.