50 Years Ago From the Archive In the late 1950s, roughly half the astronomers who voted on whether the universe began with a Big Bang said “No.” By Science News May 20, 2011 at 4:10 pm - More than 2 years ago Share this:Share Share via email (Opens in new window) Email Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Share on X (Opens in new window) X Print (Opens in new window) Print Read the full article (PDF) | Vote on future topic July 11, 1959 | Vol. 76 | No. 2 Discuss Origin of Universe THE WORLD’S top astronomers do not agree on the origin of the universe.