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The twentieth century gave us two great theories of physics. The general theory of relativity describes the behavior of

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13.8: The Quest to Find the True Age of the Universe and the Theory of Everything
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A celebrated astronomer makes a powerful case for the harmony between two of physics’ most important and seemingly contr

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Entering the 21st century, human civilization is faced with three serious challenges. The first is the conflict between

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A radically new cosmological view from a groundbreaking neuroscientist placing the human brain at the center of humanity

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