Physics, Scientific American
Physics, Scientific American
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Physics
New Frontiers

Author: Scientific American

Narrator: David Marantz

Unabridged: 6 hr 30 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/25/2020

Synopsis

Science fiction has imagined some pretty wild ideas about how the universe could work—from hidden extra dimensions in Interstellar to life as a mental projection in The Matrix. But these imaginings seem downright tame compared to the mind-bending science now coming out of physics and astronomy, and in this book, we look at the strange and fascinating discoveries shaping (and reshaping) the field today.

About Scientific American

Scientific American is the longest continuously published magazine in the US and the home of the most exciting authors presenting the most dynamic ideas in science today. As the leading popular source and authority on science, technology, and innovation, Scientific American’s award-winning scientist-authored content engages, educates, and inspires current and future generations of curious citizens and public and private sector leaders.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Shantanu on July 28, 2023

Covers variety of topics. I never knew 2-D black holes are a thing! Fascinating!......more

Goodreads review by Nicolas on June 06, 2023

Concluding essay was not about physics, but a rather bad essay on human intelligence, which lays the groundworks for abusing “non-intelligent” animals. The author of that essay seemingly takes delight in communicating how dumb cows are, which is just something people who eat abused and violently vio......more

Goodreads review by Lita Sam-Vargas on June 08, 2017

Salad bar This collection of essays by leading physicists spans all the interesting topics in current day physics, but unlike single author books, better reveals the considerable diversity of opinion on the usual hot topics such as resolving quantum field theory with general relativity. The unique la......more

Goodreads review by Steve on July 09, 2021

Enjoyable book. Could have delved more into my favorite topic of entangled particles, though :-)......more

Goodreads review by Lillian I Smith on August 19, 2017

Readable and informative Fun for the curious mind! Covers a wide variety of topics, many of which will surprise and challenge. Read on......more

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