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In Three Roads to Quantum Gravity, Lee Smolin provides an accessible overview of the attempts to build a final "theory of everything." He explains in simple terms what scientists are talking about when they say the world is made from exotic entities such as loops, strings, and black holes and tells the fascinating stories behind these discoveries: the rivalries, epiphanies, and intrigues he witnessed firsthand.

A sweeping account of the century of experimentation that confirmed Einstein's general theory of relativity, bringing to life the science and scientists at the origins of relativity, the development of radio telescopes, the discovery of black holes and quasars, and the still unresolved place of gravity in quantum theory.

The Man Who Mastered Gravity is an intimate profile of Thomas Townsend Brown, a little-known scientist whose unorthodox ideas about electricity and gravity have made him the subject of decades of speculation and intrigue. Brown developed his novel concepts while serving in the U.S. Navy through the 1930s. In the first months of World War II he was abruptly discharged–despite his expertise in radio, radar, and mine sweeping.

NASA’s history is a familiar story, one that typically peaks with Neil Armstrong taking his small step on the Moon in 1969. But America’s space agency wasn’t created in a vacuum. It was assembled from pre-existing parts, drawing together some of the best minds the non-Soviet world had to offer. Breaking the Chains of Gravity tells the story of America’s nascent space program, its scientific advances, its personalities and the rivalries it caused between the various arms of the US military.

The inside look at how the battle of the space billionaires began and why it matters, Escaping Gravity is former NASA Deputy Administrator Lori Garver’s firsthand account of how a handful of revolutionaries outmaneuvered the system of political patronage and bureaucracy that threatened the space agency. The success of Elon Musk’s SpaceX, Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic, and countless other commercial space efforts were preceded by decades of work by a group of people Garver calls “space pirates.”

Why is gravity the only force that refuses to play by the rules? In this deep dive, we explore the history and current status of the search for a "Theory of Everything"—the holy grail of physics that aims to unify Einstein’s General Relativity with Quantum Mechanics. This series takes you to the frontlines of the battle between the two biggest contenders: String Theory and Loop Quantum Gravity. We explain why the "Graviton" is the most elusive particle in the universe, why gravity is so shockingly weak, and whether we might be wrong about the fundamental nature of reality.

Ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what’s really out there? On The Gravity of Questions, we dive into the mysteries of astronomy and astrophysics one curious thought at a time. From black holes and galaxies to the wildest “what ifs” about the universe, I’ll break it all down in a way that’s easy to understand, lighthearted, and fun to listen to. Think of it as stargazing with a friend who loves asking the big questions right along with you.

‘Combines the natural history of programmes such as David Attenborough’s Planet Earth with the planetary focus of Brian Cox’s Universe’ Guardian A beautiful, full colour book to accompany the 5 part BBC TV series telling the most important story of all, the deep history of our own planet...

The Gravity Well podcast breaks down heavy ideas into small buckets anyone can handle! Our mission is simple, to set aside our differences and collaborate with others through conversation and process. Together we can face our dilemmas and make the world better for all. In the spirit of reconciliation, we acknowledge we are in Blackfoot Treaty 7 territory and Metis District 5 and 6 lands. We take reconciliACTION by seeking the wisdom of elders and principled individuals who aim to restore water, air, land, life, and community. A healthy living relationship with our homeland and each other is ...

Gravity - Holy Spirit - Love - The Force Binding The Universe Together is a book about what gravity is and how it really works in the world around us. It is a new look at what gravity really is and how it works, changing our understandings of the universe we live within. It uses real world examples of comets and hurricanes and twisters and other moving objects in space and on earth to prove its theories. It relates how gravity in material objects is like love in human relationships and between man and God.

metaphysical gravity is where the etheric meets the physical! a space for curious seekers and embodied truth-tellers. we explore the unseen forces that shape our lives (consciousness, energy, patterns, and the soul’s journey) while keeping our feet firmly on the ground. we’re all being pulled toward something... let’s get real about the unseen :) hosted by the politely subversive, erin gunzelman.

Join us as we discuss our past, present, and future ventures in High Power Rocketry and general nonsense.

I invite you inside my mind to view the universe through the eyes of a madman. I am a bipolar autistic psychopath with ADHD and PTSD—a retired military officer, an engineer, a lawyer, a husband, and a father; I am an objectivist observing the universe. I didn't create this podcast to advance an agenda, sell an ideology, or challenge your beliefs, I like you just the way you are. And, if you surrender your consciousness to my Sonic Gravity and spend one episode in my orbit—what you see will change you and your perception of the universe for the rest of your life.

This text revolves around a new and unusual view on the most fundamental puzzle of physics. It focuses on the key aspect that makes the role of the time dimension fundamentally different: causality. The implicit and intuitive way by which causality is usually taken for granted is just made explicit and less self-evident, shedding a new light on the gravity-quantum conflict. The case is made that gravity is a necessary condition for a causal universe.

Welcome to Cambridge Gravity Encounters, the podcast where we talk with leaders in the life sciences in academia, industry, and entrepreneurship about the journeys that shaped their paths. We delve into pivotal childhood moments, career-defining risks, groundbreaking innovations, and the lessons that have guided them along the way.From navigating transitions between sectors to driving transformative research, we uncover insights and advice for the next generation of life science innovators. Tune in to hear the stories that inspire and the ideas shaping the future of science.Website: https://...

Welcome to my first podcast , I hope you enjoy listening to it!So Let's start With our first episodeThe introduction What happened before discovery of gravity ?Humans only recently (like in the last 300 years) realized what Gravity is all about. Greek philosophers thought that the planets and stars were part of the gods' realm and followed a "natural motion." They did not realize that Gravity is involved. The Greeks' ideas stuck around until the 16th century. Beginning in the 1500s, though, astronomers like Galileo and Brahe discovered that the earth and other planets revolved around the sun. ...