the unravelling of the superstring theory (or the theory of everything)

In the beginning, there was light.

Light was thought to have wave properties based on experiments of its behaviour.

Then, somebody discovered that light also behaves as if it is a particle.

In a similar manner, Einstein's Theory of Relativity, and Quantum Mechanics both explain certain aspects of matter, particle, energy etc of the universe.

For example, if Quantum Physics couldn't come up with an explanation for one thing, Relativity could. But the twain could never meet as both used very different concepts.

So scientists came up with String Theory in a hope to provide a common 'language' of explanation.

More recently, Dr Lawrence Krauss who is a very famous particle astrophysicist has stirred the pot a bit with his new book called Hiding in the Mirror.

Check out - NPR interview with Dr Krauss (audio)

I told my human about this and he looked very crest-fallen. He told me that the Kaluza-Klein Theory (related to superstrings) was one of his favourites.

In any case, this is a huge development in this area, and terribly exciting! Now get excited people! Got it?

*As always, please check out Cooper and Camilla who always have interesting things to say.

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It was a bit drizzly with rain today, but turned fine in the afternoon.

After my human came home after work and fed me, I tricked him into sitting on the couch with me and I lied on his lap. Then he promptly fell asleep! It was great and I fell asleep too, which lasted an hour, until he woke up and decided he should make some dinner for himself. Drats.

Tonight, we have been listening to sigur rós' album, Ágætis Byrjun (see album cover below). Is cool!



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