cosmology

Chronicles the years of study that led to the discovery of atoms and their relationship to the stars.

Explains in simple terms how the universe began with the "big bang theory." Also describes the formation of the stars, planets, and our Solar System.

Traces the path of a single oxygen atom from Earth's beginnings to the present, illustrating aspects of biology, geology, and chemistry along the way and exploring the universe's history and future.

A discussion of today's controversy in theoretical physics.

An introduction to the various physical theories believed to underlie the origins of the universe.

Contains the texts of seven lectures by theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking on the universe, black holes, the origin and fate of the universe, the direction of time, and the theory of everything, and features images from deep space captured by the Hubble Space Telescope, as well as explanatory illustrations.

Presents a collection of anecdotes and personal histories describing the Big Bang theory of how the universe came to be and explains why some scientists believe it and why some have fought against it.

Summarizes key aspects of several of the most significant lines of evidence supporting evolution, and describes some of the positions taken by advocates of creation science and presents an analysis of these claims.

Explores the latest cosmological discoveries and discusses how they have influenced what scientists believe about the beginning and end of the universe.