In 1980, Stephen Hawking gave his first lecture as Lucasian Professor at the University of Cambridge. The lecture was called "Is the end in sight for theoretical physics?" Forty-five years later, ...

Scientists seeking the secrets of the universe would like to make a model that shows how all of nature’s forces and particles fit together. It would be nice to do it with Legos. But perhaps a better ...

With just a handful of assumptions, string theory stands alone. Based on the idea that all subatomic particles are made up of vibrating strings of energy, string theory is a candidate for a “theory of ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. String theory captured the hearts and minds of many physicists decades ago because of a beautiful simplicity. Zoom in far enough on a ...

The concept based on fate has ties to ancient mythology Elizabeth/ Tiktok ; Audrey Roberts/ Tiktok Taylor Swift was on to something with her 2020 Folklore track “Invisible String.” The idea that ...

If you've spent any time on TikTok recently (or had Taylor Swift's “Invisible String” on repeat), you've probably heard someone mention the invisible string theory. It's become one of the internet's ...