Multiple universes

Quantum theories suggest the possibility of an infinite amount of simultaneously existing universes -- sure, that's old hat to Wesley Crusher. But this story in New Scientist suggests this might lead to sudden destruction of our -- "the" -- universe, or:

Or it could be more peaceful, where you're simply converted into somebody who remembers stuff from the large world.

I'll take the latter possibility.

The article goes on to say that the scientist quoted, Robin Hanson of George Mason University, "has not worked out exactly what happens."

In other science news, researchers report sex with another person is 400% better than sex with yourself. Hmm, I think a lot of people would say "That depends."