Explore the fascinating concept of the universe's shape in this 19-minute video. Delve into topology, distinguishing between local and global geometry, and examine various possible universal structures, including flat geometries and torus-like configurations. Learn about the challenges of living in different 3D topologies and discover how scientists search for closed loops in the cosmos. Gain insights from recent COMPACT research shedding new light on the universe's bizarre shape, offering a mind-bending journey through the frontiers of cosmology and theoretical physics.