Physics & Math / String Theory

Has the Einstein Revolution Gone Too Far?

Einstein ended science's devotion to experience; it may now be time to come back. 04.01.2008

3 Theories That Might Blow Up the Big Bang

Time may not have a beginning—and it might not exist at all. 03.25.2008

Einstein Didn't Grok His Own Revolution

He thought black holes and quantum mechanics were too weird to be true. 03.10.2008

Could the Next Einstein Be a Surfer Dude?

Six iconoclasts who could revolutionize physics—again. 02.26.2008

Jaron's World: Shapes in Other Dimensions

Meet a 'regular' shape that lives in 4-D. 04.05.2007

The Discover Interview: Lisa Randall

One of physics' brightest stars ventures into 10 dimensions, visits other universes, explains gravity, and keeps her sense of humor. 07.29.2006

Discover Dialogue: Mathematician Peter Woit

No one has a plausible idea about how string theory can explain anything' 02.20.2006

Testing String Theory

Advocates say vibrating strings underlie every particle and every force in the universe. But will anyone ever be able to prove that? 08.30.2005

Black Holes Made Here

(Deliveries begin in 2007) 06.26.2004

Gravity Leaks

06.01.2001



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