Physics

Welcome to the Universe is a personal guided tour of the cosmos by three of today's leading astrophysicists....

Michio Kaku, leading theoretical physicist (a cofounder of string theory) and best-selling science storyteller, shows how Einstein used seemingly simple images to lead a revolution in science....

America’s favorite astrophysicist has written the most entertaining and universally appealing book of his stellar career: a practical guide for dealing with Alien visitors, an exploration of how it might happen, and a cultural history of our fascination with extraterrestrials. “Ever since...

Thinking in Systems is a concise and crucial book offering insight for problem-solving on scales ranging from the personal to the global. This essential primer brings systems thinking out of the realm of computers and equations and into the tangible world....

How do we fit within the universe? How does the universe fit within us? There's no better guide through these questions than astrophysicist and best-selling author Neil deGrasse Tyson....

One of AudioFile’s Best Audiobooks of 2019! A New York Times Best Book of the Year A Time Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Nonfiction Book of the Year 2020 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence Winner From journalist Adam Higginbotham, the New York Times bestselling “account that...

We are all familiar with the idea that machines are powered by electricity, but perhaps not so aware that this is also true for ourselves....

A bold and all-embracing exploration of the nature and progress of knowledge from one of today's great thinkers. Throughout history, mankind has struggled to understand life's mysteries, from the mundane to the seemingly miraculous. In this important new book, David Deutsch, an award-winning...

Winner of the 2008 Audie Award for Biography/Memoir The definitive, internationally bestselling biography of Albert Einstein. Now the basis of Genius, the ten-part National Geographic series on the life of Albert Einstein, starring the Oscar, Emmy, and Tony Award–winning actor Geoffrey Rush as...

Nearly everyone is familiar with holograms - three-dimensional images projected into space with the aid of a laser. Two of the world's most eminent thinkers believe that the universe itself may be a giant hologram, quite literally a kind of image or construct created, at least in part, by the...

Chemistry and Our Universe: How It All Works is your in-depth introduction to this vital field, taught through 60 engaging half-hour lectures that are suitable for any background or none at all....

One of TIME’s Ten Best Nonfiction Books of the Decade "Meet the new Stephen Hawking . . . The Order of Time is a dazzling book." --The Sunday Times From the bestselling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, Reality Is Not What It Seems, Helgoland, and Anaximander comes a concise, elegant...

Told in language we all can understand, A Brief History of Time plunges into the exotic realms of black holes and quarks, of antimatter and "arrows of time," of the big bang and a bigger God—where the possibilities are wondrous and unexpected.

**Winner of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, and the National Book Critics Circle Award** The definitive history of nuclear weapons—from the turn-of-the-century discovery of nuclear energy to J. Robert Oppenheimer and the Manhattan Project—this epic work details the science, the...

The author of the best seller The Beginning of Infinity, David Deutsch, explores the four most fundamental strands of human knowledge: quantum physics, and the theories of knowledge, computation, and evolution - and their unexpected connections....

"This engaging, conversational book begs to be read aloud, and who better than its author?... Tyson’s warmth and erudition make him a superb narrator of this excellent, thought-provoking book."- Library Journal "Like a spaceship traveling the stars, Tyson's voice flows smoothly as he delivers...

J. Robert Oppenheimer, an iconic figure of the 20th century, was a brilliant physicist who led efforts to build an atomic bomb but later confronted the moral consequences of scientific progress....

The story of the science of plasma and its revolutionary implications for the way we understand the universe and our place in it. Histories of science in the 20th century have focused on relativity and quantum mechanics. But, quietly in the background, there has been a third area of exploration...

In one of the most exciting and accessible explanations of The Theory of Relativity in recent years, Professors Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw go on a journey to the frontier of 21st century science to consider the real meaning behind the iconic sequence of symbols that make up Einstein's most...

Hawkins develops a powerful theory of how the human brain works, explaining why computers are not intelligent and how, based on this new theory, we can finally build intelligent machines....

In Cosmos, the late astronomer Carl Sagan cast his gaze over the magnificent mystery of the Universe and made it accessible to millions of people....

A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos In her highly acclaimed debut, distinguished cosmologist and particle physicist Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein shared with her audience an abiding sense of wonder at...

“The Disappearing Spoon is my favorite kind of science journalism: it reveals a hidden universe in the form of a thrilling tale.” (BoingBoing) “Arthur C. Clarke once noted that truly advanced science cannot be distinguished from magic. Kean succeeds in giving us the cold hard facts, both...

A mind-bending but brilliantly accessible exploration of the shifting science behind the reality of time. What is Now? This immediate moment, what we're experiencing right now . . . it bathes us like air, or gravity. Yet when we try to grasp this quality, to scrutinize it or bring it into...

"[Greene] develops one fresh new insight after another...In the great tradition of physicists writing for the masses, The Elegant Universe sets a standard that will be hard to beat." --George Johnson, The New York Times Book Review In a rare blend of scientific insight and writing as elegant as...

A fresh, charming, socially conscious tour of the mysteries of space-time, from the award-winning author of The Disordered Cosmos In her highly acclaimed debut, distinguished cosmologist and particle physicist Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein shared with her audience an abiding sense of wonder at...

A boundary-breaking astrophysicist reimagines the universe—and our place within it—in this audacious journey through the Nine Realms of the cosmos. The universe gave rise to everything: stars and cells, minds and memories, purpose and pain. But it doesn’t care about us. It follows its own...

Menschen fliegen ins Weltall – das scheint uns inzwischen normal. In dieser Ausgabe von „Erzähl mir alles: Physik" beleuchten wir die Raumfahrt von Vergangenheit bis Zukunft, und von der kosmischen Nachbarschaft bis in die Ferne. Touristische Flüge an die Grenze des Weltalls, Langzeit-Aufenthalte auf Raumstationen, neue Flüge zum Mond oder Ende sogar eine Reise zu den Sternen: Egal, wohin es gehen soll, ohne Physik geht nichts!

A thought-provoking and stimulating argument that consciousness—not matter—is the true bedrock of creation. Amit Goswami, PhD, shatters the widely popular belief held by Western science that matter is the primary "stuff" of creation and proposes instead that consciousness is the true...

"A sweeping tour of the laws of physics, the scope of the universe, and the place of life within it." —Sean Carroll, New York Times bestselling author of The Biggest Ideas in the Universe An elegant exploration of humanity’s continuous search to find the hidden truths of the universe and...

Unified Field Theory Explained: The Search for a Theory of Everything, Quantum Physics, General Relativity, String Theory, the Standard Model, and the Fundamental Forces of the Universe is a practical introduction to one of the hardest problems in science: why the best theories of nature do not fit neatly together. The book opens with the four fundamental forces and the idea of fields, showing in concrete terms what physicists mean by gravity, electromagnetism, the strong force, and the weak force. It explains how particles arise from fields, why symmetry matters, and how the unification of...

Quarks Explained: A Clear Guide to Particle Physics, Protons, Neutrons, and the Building Blocks of Matter is a practical introduction to the particles that make up the atomic nucleus. It explains what quarks are, how they combine to form protons and neutrons, and why they became a central part of modern physics. The book begins with the shift from early atomic theory to the Standard Model, giving readers a clear path from familiar ideas about matter to the discovery that protons and neutrons have internal structure. The core of the book focuses on the six quark flavors and the rules that ...

Richard Feynman Explained: Quantum Electrodynamics, Path Integrals, Feynman Diagrams, The Challenger Investigation, Curiosity, Scientific Thinking, Problem Solving, and the Joy of Understanding the Universe is a deep and accessible exploration of one of the most brilliant and unconventional minds in modern science. This book takes readers inside the world of Richard Feynman, revealing how his groundbreaking work reshaped physics while his unique way of thinking transformed how we approach learning, discovery, and problem solving. Whether you are new to physics or looking to deepen your ...

Relativity and the Nature of Reality: How Einstein Redefined Space, Time, and the Universe Itself What if time is not the same for everyone? What if space is not a fixed background? What if gravity is not really a force at all? In Relativity and the Nature of Reality, Mike Feng Zheng takes you into one of the most mind-changing discoveries in human history: Einstein’s theory of relativity. This book reveals how special relativity and general relativity shattered old ideas about space, time, motion, and gravity—and replaced them with a deeper picture of the universe. This is not just a ...

Warum fühlt sich im Sommer eine Metallplatte viel heißer an als eine Holzplatte – auch wenn beide dieselbe Temperatur haben? Warum nehmen Fledermäuse Töne wahr, wo für uns alles still ist? Und ist das Rot, das ich sehe, dasselbe Rot, wie du es siehst? In unserem Kopf...

We have long treated uncertainty as a flaw to be eliminated—a gap in knowledge, a defect in reality itself. But what if uncertainty is not optional—what if it is imperative? In this radical and rigorously argued book, Boris Kriger proposes The Law of Imperative Uncertainty: Any system capable of sustained complexity must permit exceptions to its laws in the form of persistent uncertainty and probabilistic deviation. A perfectly deterministic universe—closed, exceptionless, rigid—cannot endure.

The most famous problem in philosophy of mind has been built on a picture of matter that physics abandoned a hundred years ago. Once you remove that picture, the problem turns inside out. For thirty years, philosophers have wrestled with the hard problem of consciousness: how does physical matter give rise to subjective experience? The question feels urgent, even unanswerable. But The Hard Problem of Matter argues that the question has been holding the equation upside down. Atoms are not things. The world is not built out of stuff. This isn't mysticism. It's what the founders of quantum ...

What if quantum physics opened the door to the soul? What if the world is not truly made of separate things at all? What if the fragmented reality we see—matter, mind, objects, observers, events—is only the surface of a deeper hidden order? In Bohm and the Implicate Order, Clayton Louis Turnage explores the life, thought, and enduring significance of David Bohm, the brilliant physicist who challenged the orthodox view of quantum mechanics and went on to propose one of the most profound ideas in modern thought: The visible world may be only the unfolded surface of a deeper, enfolded ...

The universe is vast, silent, and filled with mysteries that continue to challenge everything we think we know. Strange Mysteries Of The Universe takes you on a fascinating journey through the most intriguing and unexplained phenomena of the cosmos —from the invisible matter holding galaxies together to the powerful gravity of black holes that bend space and time itself. This audiobook explores deep cosmic questions: What lies beyond the observable universe? Are parallel universes real? How do neutron stars survive in extreme conditions? And what does the future of the universe look like?

For half a century, cosmology has relied on two invisible ingredients to explain the universe: dark matter, a substance that has never been detected despite decades of experimental search, and dark energy, a repulsive force whose physical nature remains entirely unknown. Together, they are said to constitute ninety-five percent of the cosmos. The remaining five percent—ordinary atoms, light, everything we have ever touched or measured—is treated as a minor addendum to a universe made mostly of darkness. This textbook presents a different cosmology. It is not speculative.

What was before the universe? If space is expanding, what is it expanding into? Where did all the matter come from to form planets, stars, and oceans? What is nothing? And if none of these questions can be answered, why do we keep asking them? The Pointless Book asks the biggest questions human beings have ever conceived. The kind of questions that keep you awake at three in the morning. The kind that feel like they should have answers but never do. This book tries to answer them. It reaches for quantum physics, simulation theory, cosmology, philosophy, and religion.

D’Elle Milton is a long-time student of philosophy and psychology whose work explores meaning, purpose, and consciousness. She is the creator of the EVOLVE Tarot deck and its companion book—the first in a planned trilogy. She weaves imaginative tales grounded in Pure Potential and the Unified Field, using relatable characters to explore Quantum theory, extra-sensory perception, and new models of Conscious Community. Her stories invite listeners into thoughtful adventures that mirror their own inner journey.

Der Materialismus stößt an seine erklärenden Grenzen. Geht man davon aus, dass es nur Materie, Energie und die Wechselwirkungen dazwischen gibt, bleiben Fragen unbeantwortet - zum Beispiel: Warum gibt es überhaupt Leben? Warum sind die Naturkonstanten so genau eingestellt...

At exactly 8:07 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2026, four astronauts splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego. The mission was over. The story was just beginning. Splashdown is the complete account of NASA's Artemis II mission — the first time human beings have traveled beyond Earth orbit since Apollo 17 in 1972. Written and published within hours of the crew's recovery by the USS John P. Murtha, this is the book that could only exist after the mission concluded. It covers everything the news covered in headlines and everything it left behind. Why it took fifty-four years ...

DX Like a Pro: A Practical Guide to Long-Distance Ham Radio Contacts breaks down the real mechanics behind consistent DX success and shows you how to apply them in the field. Whether you're struggling to break pileups or looking to sharpen your edge, this book delivers a clear, technical path to better results. Inside, you’ll learn how to read propagation instead of guessing, position your signal where it will actually be heard, and operate with precision in competitive environments. From band selection and antenna performance to timing, signal clarity, and pileup strategy, every concept ...