Greene, B

". . . Brian Greene takes readers on a . . . journey from the big bang to the end of time and invites us to ponder meaning in the face of this unimaginable expanse. He shows us how, from its original orderly state the universe has been moving inexorably toward chaos, and, still, remarkable structures have continually formed: the planets, stars, and galaxies that provide islands in a sea of disorder; biochemical mechanisms, including mutation and selection, animate life; neurons, information, and thought developed into complex consciousness which in turn gave rise to cultures and their timeless myths and creativity. And he describes, as well, how, in the deep reaches of the future, the nature of the universe will threaten the existence of matter itself"--Provided by publisher.

Physicist Brian Green explains how modern science has lead to a new and deeper understanding of the universe that may reconcile the behavior of everything from the smallest particle to the largest black hole.

Presents a collection of twenty-five science and nature essays, originally published in 2005 and selected by editor Brian Greene, including work by writers such as Larry Cahill, Charles C. Mann, Oliver Sacks, and more.

Relates the scientific story and the human struggle behind the search for the string theory--the ultimate theory which scientists believe is capable of describing all physical phenomena, large and small; and discusses how the theory is affecting human understanding of space and time.

Relates the scientific story and the human struggle behind the search for the string theory--the ultimate theory which scientists believe is capable of describing all physical phenomena, large and small; and discusses how the theory is impacting human understanding of space and time.

Discusses recent discoveries in physics and cosmology to explore a range of multiverse proposals, and examines how the knowledge that some aspects of reality may lie beyond human comprehension might affect scientific progress.

Relates the scientific story and the human struggle behind the search for the string theory--the ultimate theory which scientists believe is capable of describing all physical phenomena, large and small; and discusses how the theory is impacting human understanding of space and time.

Presents a re-imaging of an ancient Greek myth featuring fourteen-year-old Icarus who flies through deep space to challenge the power of black holes and to never return again. He encounters a large glass panel floating in a deep hall and discovers an "electronic repository containing all of the galaxy's information.".

Physicist Brian Green explains how modern science has lead to a new and deeper understanding of the universe that may reconcile the behavior of everything from the smallest particle to the largest black hole.