Star Map. Scope.swf (application/x-shockwave-flash Object) The Scale of the Universe - Swirl. Solar System Scope. Scale of Universe - Interactive Scale of the Universe Tool. Univ. Home. The Galilean Library. The Scale of the Universe 2. How a Surfer Dude Stunned the World of Science With the 'Theory of Everything' A laid-back surfer has just drawn up a new theory of the universe that is blowing the establishment’s socks off.
His theory is seen by some as the “Holy Grail of physics”, and is earning rave reviews from distinguished scientists. In fact, his model appears to be the elusive overarching explanation to unite all the particles and forces of the cosmos, which has been the most baffling riddle of modern physics—stumping even Einstein. Garrett Lisi, 39, may be operating outside of the scientific mainstream, but he’s no idiot. In fact, he’s a beach bum with a doctorate degree. But with almost no money, no university affiliation and no real responsibilities, Lisi spends most of his time surfing in Hawaii, where he occasionally does stints as a hiking guide and bridge builder, sleeping in a jungle yurt. Lisi’s chill response was, “I don't watch TV. But it’s not as if he didn’t put ANY effort into possibly solving the biggest mystery in the entire universe. Pretty damn cool, actually. Links: NASA Science. The Elegant Universe: Pt 1.
The Elegant Universe: Part 3 PBS Airdate: November 4, 2003 NARRATOR: Now, on NOVA, take a thrill ride into a world stranger than science fiction, where you play the game by breaking some rules, where a new view of the universe pushes you beyond the limits of your wildest imagination. This is the world of "string theory," a way of describing every force and all matter from an atom to earth, to the end of the galaxies—from the birth of time to its final tick, in a single theory, a "Theory of Everything.
" Our guide to this brave new world is Brian Greene, the bestselling author and physicist. BRIAN GREENE (Columbia University): And no matter how many times I come here, I never seem to get used to it. NARRATOR: Can he help us solve the greatest puzzle of modern physics—that our understanding of the universe is based on two sets of laws that don't agree? NARRATOR: Resolving that contradiction eluded even Einstein, who made it his final quest. S. BRIAN GREENE:The atmosphere was electric. S. WIKISKY.ORG. Great Discoveries Channel: Sci, Space, Tech. The Universe Magnified. This is one of the most beautiful infographics we've ever seen: a high resolution view of different levels of the universe.
Our favorite parts are the jaw-dropping nebulae and then the point where you see the size of Pluto compared to Texas. Puts things into perspective. Try it out in full-screen mode: Copyright 2012. Magnifying the Universe by Number Sleuth. Embed this infographic on your site! <iframe width="600" height="388" scrolling="no" src=" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br />Copyright 2012. To get started with the infographic, click on one of the nine entry point images. The slider at the bottom of the screen lets you move around from bigger to smaller and smaller to bigger. And in between you see every day objects like animals and buildings and planets and stars. Have fun with this! Resizenowmap.jpg (JPEG Image, 715 × 514 pixels)