The universe : leading scientists explore the origin, mysteries, and future of the cosmos

Brockman, John, 1941- (editor.). Campbell, Danny, (narrator.). Perrin, Jo Anna, (narrator.). Ferguson, Antony, (narrator.). Tantor Media, (publisher.).

Summary: In The Universe, today's most influential science writers explain the science behind our evolving understanding of the universe and everything in it, including the cutting-edge research and discoveries that are shaping our knowledge. Lee Smolin reveals how math and cosmology are helping us create a theory of the whole universe. Neil Turok analyzes the fundamental laws of nature, what came before the big bang, and the possibility of a unified theory. Seth Lloyd investigates the impact of computational revolutions and the informational revolution. Lawrence Krauss provides fresh insight into gravity, dark matter, and the energy of empty space. Brian Greene and Walter Isaacson discuss Albert Einstein. And much more. Explore the universe with some of today's greatest minds: what it is, how it came into being, and what may happen next.

Record details

ISBN: 9781494505370
ISBN: 1494505371
ISBN: 9781494525378
ISBN: 1494525372
Physical Description: remote
1 online resource (1 sound file (12 hr., 47 min., 09 sec.))
Edition: Unabridged.
Publisher: [Old Saybrook] : Tantor, 2014.

Content descriptions

Participant or Performer Note:	Read by Antony Ferguson, Danny Campbell, and Jo Anna Perrin.
Target Audience Note:	General adult.
Source of Description Note:	Hard copy version record.