The Universe

The Universe

By John Brockman, and John Brockman
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Illuminating, mind-expanding. . . . A spectacular, mind-bending read.
Brain Pickings
In The Universe, today's most influential science writers explain the science behind our evolving understanding of the universe and everything in it, including the cutting-edge research and discoveries that are shaping our knowledge.
  • Lee Smolin reveals how math and cosmology are helping us create a theory of the whole universe.

  • Neil Turok analyzes the fundamental laws of nature, what came before the big bang, and the possibility of a unified theory.

  • Seth Lloyd investigates the impact of computational revolutions and the informational revolution.

  • Lawrence Krauss provides fresh insight into gravity, dark matter, and the energy of empty space.

  • Brian Greene and Walter Isaacson discuss Albert Einstein.

  • And much more.
Explore the universe with some of today's greatest minds: what it is, how it came into being, and what may happen next.