Surprising Science — February 22, 2011

The Theory of Everything

Physicists talk rapturously about an equation that could reconcile the four fundamental interactions of nature. But why should you care?

Michio Kaku

Every Wednesday, Michio Kaku will be answering reader questions about physics and futuristic science. If you have a question for Dr. Kaku, just post it in the comments section below and check back on Wednesdays to see if he answers it.

Today, Dr. Kaku addresses a question posed by Bruce Vang Vang: What will we gain if we eventually discover the Theory of Everything?

A person's hand is holding a piece of paper.

The Future

Neurosoft CEO says new brain implant is “basically 1,000 times softer” than anything on the market

It has already been trialed in people and could give us a better way to analyze and stimulate the brain.

A person conducting an experiment with a test tube next to a piece of bread.

The Future

Why this startup is creating edible oil from sawdust

ÄIO’s fermentation process creates healthy, sustainable oils and fats by upcycling low-value industry organics.

A black and white photo of a person in pajamas reading a book.

Neuropsych

How exposure to language in the womb shapes the brain

Even before birth, our brains are taking note of the languages we hear.

Image of a JWST deep field, showing a lensed cluster of galaxies containing the early black hole CEERS 1019

Starts With A Bang

Starts With A Bang podcast #100 – Galaxies in the JWST era

Since JWST first glimpsed the Universe, we've entered a new era in understanding the earliest objects in the Universe. What have we learned?

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Hard Science

Physicists unveil 10-year plan for exploring the quantum Universe

U.S. particle physicists recently recommended a list of major research projects that they hope will receive federal funding.

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