The Big Bang Theory proposes that all matter and energy in the universe was originally concentrated in a single point which exploded approximately 13.7 billion years ago, shooting matter and energy out in all directions. Evidence that supports the Big Bang Theory includes cosmic microwave background radiation detected everywhere and nearly all galaxies moving away from us. While some alternative theories have been proposed, most support the general framework of the Big Bang Theory, such as inflationary theory and the plateau theory. The steady state theory and plasma theory are among the few alternatives that refute the Big Bang Theory.